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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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed it will not support any military junta or “military-backed reset,” insisting its loyalty remains with the Constitution amid corruption issues confronting the administration. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said
The Manila Times and other major Philippine media outlets were invited to Jinan University in Guangzhou, China, to discuss the role of media in Philippine society with graduate students from multiple countries. Students from China, Spain, Nigeria, Russia,
Baliwet Elementary School in Barangay Santa Fe continues to face challenges, including damaged classrooms, teacher shortages, and a lack of electricity, affecting learning for students in the remote sitio. To address these issues, a private foundation installed a
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has declared former presidential spokesman Harry Roque a fugitive from justice in a human trafficking case linked to the shuttered Lucky South 99 POGO hub, with his Philippine passport canceled and a Red
Quezon City Rep. Juan Carlos Atayde and Caloocan Rep. Dean Asistio voluntarily appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to address allegations of receiving kickbacks from anomalous flood control projects. Both lawmakers requested executive sessions to discuss
Sen. JV Ejercito criticized Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) personnel for allegedly using letters of authority (LOA) to extort local and foreign businessmen. He reported the complaints to the Department of Finance after EU ambassadors and international chambers
The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) coalition has warned against any extra-constitutional moves that could destabilize the Philippines, emphasizing that public frustration over corruption must not justify unlawful actions. In a statement, the group cited recent scandals, including
President Marcos launched a new “digital wall against corruption” through the Department of Public Works and Highways Transparency Portal, designed to provide real-time access to public works data and expose irregularities in procurement. The portal, which contains project
Sen. Erwin Tulfo has urged the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate an alleged extortion scheme involving Bureau of Internal Revenue examiners, who reportedly abused letters of authority (LOAs) to pressure businesses, including MSMEs. Tulfo likened the LOA
