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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A recent World Health Organization report found that 7.2 percent of Filipino women aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical or sexual abuse from a husband or male partner at least once in their lifetime. About 3.1 percent
The European Higher Education Fair 2025 (EHEF) aims to strengthen ties between the Philippines and the EU while opening opportunities for Filipino students, researchers, and academicians to access world-class European education programs. This year, the fair highlighted the
The Manila local government is enforcing the “Anti-Balaclava” Ordinance, which prohibits wearing face-covering items such as balaclavas, hoodies, helmets, and masks inside commercial and government establishments, and when away from motorcycles. Signed on Nov. 3 by Mayor Francisco
Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas urged the government to pass key children’s health laws in observance of National Children’s Month. He has authored three bills focused on expanding access to vaccines, early detection of vision problems, and
Malacañang has again rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to undergo a drug test. Sara Duterte, Marcos’ former ally turned critic, alleged that the First Family used illegal drugs and said government officials
Senator Erwin Tulfo criticized the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for failing to fulfill its mandate to protect the environment during Senate deliberations on the agency’s proposed 2026 budget. He questioned why the government should allocate
The Department of Transportation announced plans to enhance road safety for cyclists and pedestrians, emphasizing the importance of creating safe and inclusive road spaces. Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez, speaking during National Bike Day 2025, said the agency will
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal for interim release before the International Criminal Court will be heard and livestreamed on November 28. The appeal argues that Duterte’s age, infirmity, and debilitated state make detention “cruel” while he awaits confirmation
The government is rushing to pay up to ₱4 billion in overdue obligations to Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) to maintain Metro Pacific’s confidence in LRT-1 operations. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the plan is to pay
