The Marcos administration has released P6.39 trillion, or 94.1 percent, of the P6.793-trillion national budget as of the end of August, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The release rate is slightly lower than the 95.5 percent recorded during
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Sen. Bam Aquino urged the government to develop a Filipino-made artificial intelligence (AI) model to reduce reliance on foreign systems. He warned that continued use of foreign AI could influence Filipino culture,
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) urged the government to pair any increase in
Rizza Dizon said she would support her daughter Ryzza Mae Dizon if she decides to
The Marcos administration has released P6.39 trillion, or 94.1 percent, of the P6.793-trillion national budget as of the end of August, according to the
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) are strengthening cooperation against transnational offenders targeting Filipino children online. PNP chief
The (PPA will deploy 15 fully equipped emergency response vehicles to busy ports across the country to strengthen fire safety and emergency response. PPA
Twenty-seven families, or 92 individuals, evacuated after Ibid Creek in Barangay Biak na Bato, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, overflowed amid continuous rain on Tuesday.
The Philippines retained 20th place among 145 economies in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Index, despite a slight decline in its
Sen. Bam Aquino urged the government to develop a Filipino-made artificial intelligence (AI) model to reduce reliance on foreign systems. He warned that continued use of foreign AI could influence Filipino culture, language, values,
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Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was urged by Palace Press Officer Claire
Retired Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban drew uncomfortable laughter during the plenary session
Marikina City 1st District Rep. Marcy Teodoro said the government’s anti-illegal drugs
Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, the younger brother of Vice President
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) urged the government to pair any increase in excise taxes on (SSBs) with measures that improve Filipinos’
ABS-CBN Corp. is set to retrench around 200 employees, or 7 percent of its workforce, following a review of its operations amid challenges facing
Award-winning broker TradingPRO is marking its 10th anniversary with the 10th Anniversary Trading Competition Vol. 2, offering $10,000 in cash prizes to new and
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects coal demand in the Philippines to remain stable this year as coal-fired power plants continue to meet the
SM Offices and Visa have signed an expansion lease that will allow the digital payments company to more than double its office space at
Filipino boxer Mark Vicelles is determined to make the most of his rare world title opportunity when he faces Thai champion Thanongsak Simsri for the IBF light flyweight crown on Sept. 26 in Shizuoka,
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For the first time in a decade, Ateneo will have a coach
Gilas Pilipinas suffered a crushing 105-61 loss to China in the Asian
The Philippine Women’s National Team is confident heading into its Asian Games
Elena Rybakina captured her first US Open title and rose to the
Rizza Dizon said she would support her daughter Ryzza Mae Dizon if she decides to start dating. The mother said she hopes her daughter’s
Celebrity makeup artist and talent manager Bambbi Fuentes is making her film debut as a producer with “Mantsa,” a psychological thriller and family drama
“The Pitt” and “Widow’s Bay” emerged as the top winners at the Emmy Awards, with “Widow’s Bay” setting a new comedy record with 14
Rafael Manuel’s feature film “Filipiñana” has been selected as the Philippines’ official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film
Filipino-American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars has added a third Philippine concert date to his “The Romantic” world tour due to strong demand from Filipino fans.
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The Metro Manila International Film Festival will honor Lea Salonga with the Icon Award during its closing night gala on Sept. 6 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. MMFF Executive Producer Lisa Lew praised Salonga as
The eGilas Pilipinas captured its first-ever eFIBA World Finals championship after sweeping Turkiye, 2-0, in Season 4 at the Mall of Qatar in Doha on Saturday, July 4 (Manila time). After settling for back-to-back fourth-place finishes in the
Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon vowed to include functional comfort rooms in the government’s efforts to improve old and dilapidated public school facilities nationwide. The assurance came after Dizon inspected Liwan West Elementary School
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Philippines achieved Upper Middle-Income Country (UMIC) status due to strong trade growth, rising investments, and improved investor confidence under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. DTI Secretary Cristina
Human rights group Karapatan said 256 individuals have been victimized under the Anti-Terrorism Act and related laws since the measure was enacted in 2020. During a protest outside the Department of Justice, Karapatan and other groups renewed calls
Aid to the Church in Need Philippines launched the “Caravan for Peace and Solidarity: Padayon Marawi” to raise funds for the restoration of the damaged Marawi Pro-Cathedral and nearby mission facilities. The initiative calls on dioceses, schools, organizations,
House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan urged the Department of Energy to immediately adopt the proposed five percent (B5) coconut biodiesel blend following the Department of Agriculture’s endorsement of the measure. Libanan said the policy would benefit millions of
Senator Mark Villar called for stronger security measures in and around schools following the fatal stabbing of a Grade 8 student from Las Piñas National High School. Villar urged local government units, school officials, police, barangay authorities, and
The local government of Taytay received a “Highly Functional” rating, the highest classification in the 2026 Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWC) assessment conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local