ASEAN members have expressed strong support for greater regional connectivity, particularly in expanding air services, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted opportunities for route development at Philippine gateways such as Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Davao, and Iloilo.
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The House of Representatives will be ready to receive any impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte starting Feb. 6, when the Supreme Court’s one-year bar on filing lapses. House leaders said
A University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) study found that the strength and structural
David Licauco expressed deep respect for journalists, highlighting the dangers and sacrifices of their work,
ASEAN members have expressed strong support for greater regional connectivity, particularly in expanding air services, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism Secretary Christina
The Department of Education (DepEd) faces ongoing challenges in ensuring timely textbook delivery, despite streamlining procurement processes. A Senate-backed report by the Second Congressional
ASEAN tourism ministers have highlighted cruise tourism as a key market for attracting more foreign visitors to the region. They urged member states to
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a new freeze order in the investigation of alleged ghost flood control projects, bringing total frozen assets
The DSWD will prioritize the oldest indigent Filipinos under its Social Pension Program, which is allocated P51.8 billion in the 2026 budget. Republic Act
The House of Representatives will be ready to receive any impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte starting Feb. 6, when the Supreme Court’s one-year bar on filing lapses. House leaders said the chamber
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Women’s group GABRIELA has condemned the Indang Municipal Police Station in Cavite
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora called for faster classroom construction during
Senate President Vicente Sotto III expressed concern over some senators’ apparent pro-China
FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe called for a people-first approach
A University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) study found that the strength and structural quality of three commercially important bamboo species in the
Jollibee Group’s South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, has earned the highest customer satisfaction rating among Korea’s leading low-cost franchises, scoring 3.97 out of
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed allowing website publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI Overviews feature, aiming
Local government units (LGUs) have received a P1.19-trillion national tax allotment (NTA) for 2026, providing funds to implement infrastructure, welfare, and public service programs
World No. 11 pole vaulter EJ Obiena finished fifth at the Perch’Xtrem meet in Caen, France, clearing 5.75 meters, ending his European tour before heading to the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tianjin on
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Lyceum of the Philippines University has named Jamike Jarin as its new
Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to
TNT displayed resilience and dominated San Miguel Beer 110-87 in Game 4
Sixteen-year-old Cash Hoover and veteran Ben Skinner stole the spotlight at the
David Licauco expressed deep respect for journalists, highlighting the dangers and sacrifices of their work, during an interview on GMA Network’s 24 Oras while
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee filed a blotter report with Barangay Urdaneta in Makati City on January 18, accusing the driver of her
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
K-pop group EXO is set to return to the Philippines for a two-night concert on July 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of
Host and actor Edward Barber officially started his path to becoming a pastor, fulfilling a long-held spiritual goal, with Favor Church Manila announcing his
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DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco on Wednesday called on the private sector to help guide the spending of the restored ₱1-billion tourism promotions budget for 2026. The department will rely on industry input to identify target markets, flagship products,
Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa will skip the Senate deliberations on the 2026 Department of National Defense budget, despite being tasked to defend it. Panel on Finance chair Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian confirmed that Dela Rosa informed him he
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accused former lawmaker Zaldy Co’s lawyer of attempting to blackmail him, claiming the lawyer sought to stop Co from releasing videos in exchange for not canceling his passport. Marcos declared, “I do not negotiate
Quezon City officials have warned organizers of the Nov. 30 Trillion Peso March rally at the People Power Monument to avoid acts of rebellion or sedition, as violations could lead to dispersal and legal action. Elmo San Diego,
The Department of Education is seeking a P1.044-trillion budget for 2026 to accelerate major reforms addressing the country’s deepening learning crisis, with the Senate increasing the allocation by 12.65 percent and adding P77.66 billion to the House-approved version.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to resume its coin deposit machine (CoDM) program by mid-2026, aiming to expand deployment beyond Metro Manila. Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the 25 existing machines are being upgraded and checked,
Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Ahtisa Manalo returned to a hero’s welcome at Ninoy Aquino International Airport early Tuesday, greeted by a large crowd of supporters. Manalo thanked fans for their support and emphasized accepting the competition results,
La Salle aims to secure an outright Final Four berth in UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball, while Ateneo and Far Eastern University fight to stay alive for the last semifinals spot at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The double-header,
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the government expects to arrest “big fish,” including senators and congressmen linked to the multibillion-peso flood control corruption scam, within five weeks, stressing that no special treatment will be given. Several suspects remain
