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 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secured Senate approval for its P308.2-billion 2026 budget, up from the original P285.4 billion proposal. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the increase reflects support for local governance, public safety,
Senator Loren Legarda urged a nationwide shift to nature-based, science-driven flood management in a Senate privilege speech on November 11, following the devastation caused by Typhoons Tino and Uwan. She criticized reliance on concrete infrastructure alone, calling instead
Cassandra Ong, a key suspect in the 2024 POGO scandal, is currently at large, Senator Win Gatchalian confirmed. Ong was released from detention when the 19th Congress ended and did not have a case at the time, but
President Marcos launched “Oplan Kontra Baha” in Metro Cebu, a large-scale dredging and desiltation program targeting seven major rivers and creeks to prevent future flooding. He cited decades of neglect that left waterways shallow and clogged, making floods
Senate President Vicente Sotto III urged the DILG to address the abuse of government convoys, citing worsening traffic congestion for ordinary motorists. He recommended proper training and regular workshops for convoy personnel to ensure road courtesy and respect.
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a ₱2-million fine each and forfeiture of the ₱6-billion Baofu compound in
Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the city’s Trash to Cashback program, which
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms. Economic growth slowed to four percent in the third quarter but averaged five percent
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking his return to the MMFF since 2018. He expressed excitement about starring in a
