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BIR suspends excise taxes on LPG and kerosene amid high crude oil prices
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 100-2026, implementing a new round of excise tax suspensions on liquefied…
Comelec on standby in case SC orders 2 November BSKE to proceed
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) remains on standby to conduct the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in case the Supreme Court declares…
Embassy of Israel marks Sukkot in BGC, spotlights shared values of hospitality
The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines brought together diplomats, government officials, and partners in Bonifacio Global City to celebrate Sukkot,…
1st Los Baños Bamboo Trade Fair opens for Philippine Bamboo Month
The inaugural Los Baños Bamboo Trade Fair officially opened today, September 28, at the Municipal Activity Area, featuring a three-day showcase of local bamboo…
DOST to unveil Southern Luzon’s tech innovations at SLITTS 2026
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) regional offices will convene Southern Luzon’s top researchers, industry…
Solaire Resort brings Munich’s heritage flavors to Manila for Oktoberfest 2026
Food enthusiasts and beer connoisseurs do not need to cross continents to savor an authentic Bavarian feast. Solaire Resort Entertainment City is bringing the…
16 fishermen held in Polillo fishing operation
POLILLO, Quezon — Police reported that 16 fishermen were apprehended during an anti-illegal fishing operation in the territorial waters of Barangay Balesin on…
Nationwide smoke‑free, vape‑free ban takes effect November 27
Smokers and vape users nationwide will be barred from using tobacco and e-cigarettes in public spaces starting 27 November, following a sweeping policy…
Holiday spending made smarter and simpler with BDO Pay
As the holiday season approaches, BDO Pay is offering Filipinos a way to manage everyday transactions through fee-free money transfers, QR payments and bill…
Ridon commits to ‘greater restraint’ on remarks about impeachment
Public prosecutor Rep. Terry Ridon said Monday that he would be more committed to “exercise greater restraint” when it came to his public statements concerning…
Davao LGU gave Sara-linked firm P8-M deals sans bidding
Eleven out of 15 government contracts awarded by the Davao City local government to a firm linked to Vice President Sara Duterte did not undergo competitive…
Toyota student technician wins gold at TESDA skills tilt
A 20-year-old student from Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech) won gold at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s…
P709M in DOTr fuel subsidy funds remain undistributed – COA
A report from the Commission on Audit (COA) found that P709.88 million in funds allocated for the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) fuel subsidy program…
Power Mac Center upgrades SM Aura branch to Apple Premium Partner store
Power Mac Center has upgraded its SM Aura branch into an Apple Premium Partner store, bringing its retail, training and service operations together in one…
MGEN starts building $1.2-B Singapore plant
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) has started construction of its $1.2-billion hydrogen-ready power plant in Singapore, advancing one of its biggest overseas…
Maynilad cuts water losses ahead of El Niño
Maynilad Water Services Inc. has recovered more than 150 million liters per day (MLD) of water previously lost from its network, strengthening its supply…
Cam. Sur declares state of calamity over rising dengue cases
NAGA CITY – The province of Camarines Sur has become the latest local government unit to declare a state of calamity over the increasing number of dengue fever…
'MJ The Musical' set to bring Michael Jackson's biggest hits to Singapore
Fans of Michael Jackson will soon have a chance to see his music and signature performances brought to the stage as the Tony Award-winning MJ the Musical makes…
Romualdez camp argues ‘no proof evident’ in plunder case
The camp of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez maintained that prosecutors lacked strong evidence to prove that he conspired with former Rep. Zaldy Co to…
JKS locks in P2.88-B PhilWeb investment
JKS Tech Solutions Inc. has locked in its P2.88-billion investment in PhilWeb Corp. after signing a share purchase agreement covering 219.05 million shares,…
Duterte-Carpio couple owns 51 firearms worth P7M – witness
An official from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Firearms and Explosives Office told the Senate impeachment court that Vice President Sara Duterte and…
DA rolls out P64M farm support in Camarines Norte
Farmers in Camarines Norte are set to gain additional storage, processing and mechanization support as the Department of Agriculture (DA) rolled out P64…
Airfares take another hit as fuel surcharge jumps
Air travelers will have to dig deeper into their pockets in the first half of October as airlines get room to slap hundreds—and for some overseas trips,…
DepEd, PCMC launch hospital-based learning for sick children
Children undergoing prolonged treatment at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) will be able to continue their schooling without leaving the…
Taylor Swift pays tribute to Dolly Parton after VMAs triumph
Taylor Swift turned her latest MTV Video Music Awards milestone into a heartfelt tribute to a music icon who inspired generations.
Rhian Ramos shocks, cracks the mirror with rebooted look
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? If it were Ramos asking the magic mirror that question with her rebooted look, the mirror itself…
World Bank: tax reforms could unlock 7.1% of GDP in fiscal gains
The Philippines could unlock fiscal gains equivalent to as much as 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by improving tax collection, government spending…
Bea Borres says ‘closure sex’ is her kind of closure
On a vlog hosted by Benedict Cua, single dad Cua welcomed single mom Bea Borres as his guest, with the conversation turning to that perennial relationship…
Manibela confronts LTFRB over alleged photos of striking jeepneys
Transport group Manibela confronted Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board personnel Monday following reports that enforcers were allegedly…
Dizon: Taguig flood control projects still under investigation
Flood control projects in Taguig City remain under investigation for alleged irregularities, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said Monday.
Lacson urges defense to adjust strategy; Poa says team may recalibrate
The defense of Vice President Sara Duterte may adjust its trial strategy after Senator-Judge Ping Lacson urged the legal team to move away from highly…
Gracioso a former security staff of Ex-House Speaker Velasco - Nartatez
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. confirmed Monday that dismissed police patrolman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., who alleged that he…
DA readies P147-M El Niño aid for MIMAROPA farmers
CALAPAN CITY — The Department of Agriculture-MIMAROPA is preparing a P147-million assistance package to help farmers cope with the expected effects of El Niño…
Telcos open talks amid NTC service scrutiny
The country’s major telecommunications players are moving to address heightened regulatory scrutiny over mobile broadband quality after the National…
Defense: Admission of VP Sara on bank records violates ‘self-incrimination’ rule
Lawyers of Vice President Sara Duterte pushed back against the prosecution panel’s offer for stipulation on her bank records that were received by the…
AI boom opens new growth lane for Globe
Surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing infrastructure is opening a new growth lane for Globe Telecom Inc., as the telco builds its…
AFP: China mischaracterizing legitimate Philippine enforcement
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Monday rejected the Chinese Embassy’s latest criticism of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., describing its…
ADB: More BSP hikes may support peso
Further interest rate hikes from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may support the Philippine peso, which has slumped to record lows more than 25 times…
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MANIBELA TAKES DEMANDS TO THE STREETS
MANIBELA TAKES DEMANDS TO THE STREETS
Three generations, one mission as Team Pilipinas Trap competes in Nagoya
Three generations of Filipino shooters are currently carrying the Philippine flag in the men’s trap competition of the Asian Games Nagoya 2026, bringing…
Palace: No Taguig projects on ‘conclusive’ ghost list
Malacañang said Monday that Taguig projects were not among the 10 projects that the Department of Public Works and Highways has conclusively identified as…
Lacson says Dizon apologized over ‘ghost’ projects claim
Senator Ping Lacson bared Monday that Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon apologized to him after denying that there were…
Gov’t to shoulder P60 wage hike for struggling SMEs
The government will temporarily shoulder the P60 daily wage increase for workers of qualified small and medium enterprises struggling to absorb the higher…
Palace: Philippines UN walkout was for peace
The Philippines joined a mass walkout during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before the United Nations General Assembly to express…
Palace: No cover-up in Taguig flood-control probe
Malacañang on Monday called for a more thorough investigation into questioned flood-control projects in Taguig City, warning that any attempt to conceal…
Marcos laughs at Sara claims
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte’s accusations against his administration as “nonsense” and “fake news,” after…
NBI to validate Gracioso’s claims
The National Bureau of Investigation said the claims of former policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. against Vice President Sara Duterte, former House Speaker Lord…
Fishers press for bigger state support
Filipino fisherfolk are scrutinizing the proposed 2027 fisheries budget as the sector seeks stronger government support to cover operating costs, access to…
Sara defense backs bid to exclude firearms witness in wealth case
The defense on Monday backed moves by senator-judges to exclude a prosecution witness on Vice President Sara Duterte’s firearms, arguing that her testimony was…
La Trinidad forms council to boost highland agriculture
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Recognizing the need to sustain La Trinidad's leadership in highland agriculture, the local government of this capital town of Benguet…
ACT: More teacher workload won’t fix learning crisis
The country’s learning crisis cannot be solved by piling more work on already overburdened teachers, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) said Monday, as…
Diesel plunges, gasoline barely moves
Diesel users will get the lion’s share of this week’s fuel price relief, with pump prices plunging by P7.57 per liter, while gasoline motorists will have to…
Tabuk urges residents to report ASF cases immediately
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Residents, farmers, and community leaders of Tabuk City, Kalinga, are being urged to immediately report potential African Swine Fever…
Bingcang disputes number of Aetas in Pax Silica site
“The initial report says there are 20,000 Aetas, it’s like a one town. But in the end, it’s just a fraction of certain families inside our property.”
'CONVICT SARA!'
Protesters gather outside the Philippine Senate along JW Diokno Boulevard in Pasay City on 28 September 2026, calling on the impeachment court to convict Vice…
Baste Duterte to testify on Davao deals involving Sara-linked firm
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte will take the witness stand Tuesday in the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, as the prosecution…
NCRPO warns vs street crimes as holidays near
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has reminded the public to remain vigilant against petty crimes such as hold-ups, snatching, salisi,…
SC adopts ‘victim-survivor’ term in sexual violence cases
The term ‘victim-survivor’ was adopted by the Supreme Court (SC) when referring to persons who have experienced sexual violence.
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones faces Ombudsman graft complaint
QUEZON CITY — Laguna Gov. Sol Aragones and several provincial government officials were named in a graft complaint filed before the Office of the Ombudsman on…
DOTr seeks 2027 funds for EDSA Busway
EDSA Carousel bus are seen along EDSA Avenue in Pasay City on September 28. The EDSA Bus Carousel also serves as the main transportation option for late-night…
Fewer bus trips hit PITX passengers
Passengers bound to provinces are seen with heavy baggages at the Parañaque Intergrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on September 28 as fewer buses operate due to…
NCRPO steps up drive for responsible gun ownership
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) officer-in-charge Police Brigadier General Christopher Abrahano has directed all police districts and city police…
Five Filipino seafarers return home after Oman maritime incident
Five Filipino seafarers who were part of the crew of M/V Cape Dao have safely returned to the Philippines after arriving aboard Qatar Airways Flight QR928 at…
Carlos Yulo and Chloe San Jose reveal engagement after keeping it secret for nine months
Olympic champion Carlos Yulo and longtime girlfriend Chloe Anjeleigh San Jose are taking their relationship to a new chapter after revealing that they are…
Boac bishop presses DENR to unlock $100M Marcopper settlement
The Diocese of Boac has called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to issue a pending communication required to complete the $100-million…
Lapid backs five-year barangay, SK terms
Sen. Lito Lapid has backed the new law setting five-year terms for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials, saying less frequent elections could save the…
CAMPI sees car sales rebound after August weather
Philippine vehicle sales are expected to regain momentum toward the end of the year after severe weather disrupted dealership operations and consumer activity…
Aboitiz Economic Estates wins sustainability award
Aboitiz Economic Estates has received the Business Leadership in Sustainability Award under the Developer category from the Philippine Green Building Council…
Security Bank partners help fund 60 classrooms
Six accredited security agency partners of Security Bank have contributed cash and in-kind support to the Security Bank Foundation Inc. (SBFI) Bayanihan Para…
BIR suspends excise taxes on LPG, kerosene
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has renewed the temporary suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene following a surge in…
Remulla warns gov’t officials aiding agri smugglers: ‘Wala kaming sasantuhin’
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday warned that government officials who help agricultural smugglers evade enforcement will face investigation, as the…
Woman nabbed at NAIA over undocumented firearm
A 38-year-old woman was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Saturday, 26 September, after authorities allegedly found a…
Samar town halts farming amid clashes with armed group
TACLOBAN CITY — Farming activities have temporarily stopped in the agricultural town of San Jose de Buan, Samar, as government forces continue operations…
P96.5M Agno River protection project delayed
A P96.5-million riverbank protection project along the Agno River in Barangay Bunlalacao, Mangatarem, Pangasinan remains unfinished months after its proposed…
Cordillera artist honors jeepney, weaving traditions in new exhibit
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio-based multidisciplinary artist Brenda Subido-Dacpano is putting two enduring symbols of Philippine culture at the center of her third solo…
Benguet court gives two life terms over P2.39M marijuana haul
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — A local court sentenced two men to life imprisonment after finding them guilty of selling nearly 20 kilograms of dried marijuana.
Leaño named DOLE CALABARZON OIC regional director
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) CALABARZON on Sunday, 28 September, welcomed Atty. Nepomuceno A. Leaño II, CPA as its…
AFAB lights up admin building blue in observance of World Maritime Day
The Authority of the Freeport of Area of Bataan (AFAB) has lit up its administration building blue as the government owned and controlled corporation (GOCC)…
Comelec expects 74M voters for 2028 polls
The Commission on Elections expects the number of registered voters to reach about 74 million for the 2028 national and local elections as voter registration…
Tuklas Bataan records 76,000 guests during three-day stint in SM City Bataan
Balanga City, Bataan – The Tuklas Bataan, the province’s premiere tourism roadshow, has recorded around 76,000 guests flocking the various booths and kiosks…
DA, PAGASA partner to utilize weather data, rice data for food security
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Atmospheric,…
Macalintal asks SC to void law resetting BSKE to 2028
Veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has asked the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the law postponing the 2 November 2026 Barangay and…
DPWH plans major Pampanga River dredging to curb floods
The Department of Public Works and Highways is preparing major dredging operations to widen and deepen the Pampanga River as part of efforts to address…
Aliling receives Gerry Roxas leadership recognition
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling received the Distinguished Honorary Fellow recognition from the Gerry Roxas…
SMEs may seek exemption from P60 NCR wage hike
Small and medium businesses in the National Capital Region (NCR) may seek exemptions from the P60 daily wage increase that was implemented last Saturday,…
P8M cigarettes seized, three arrested in Negros Occidental
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested three suspects who were allegedly transporting 176 master cases of cigarettes worth P8-million…
BuCor reviews release of Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said they are preparing formal correspondence to the Court of Appeals regarding the…
Bela Padilla confirms breakup with tech CEO Martin Tan
Bela Padilla has confirmed that her relationship with tech CEO Martin Tan has come to an end, sharing the personal news as part of a “quick life update” on…
Carlos Yulo thanks Chloe San Jose’s family for embracing him, Eldrew
Fresh from a successful campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, Filipino gymnastics star Carlos Yulo returned home to a celebration made even more…
Kris Lawrence and Katrina Halili give love another chance
Singer Kris Lawrence and actress Katrina Halili are entering a new chapter together, rekindling a relationship that has gone through its share of twists and…
Cynthia Yapchingco mourns longtime partner Susan Lim
SexBomb Girls member Cynthia Yapchingco is mourning the death of her longtime partner and wife, concert producer Susan Lim, remembering the woman who shared…
Glaiza de Castro bids farewell to beloved Baler home
Actress Glaiza de Castro is preparing to close a meaningful chapter in her family’s life as she puts up for sale their holiday home in Baler, Aurora—a property…
MARINA reviews ferry fare hikes in Romblon
ROMBLON — The Maritime Industry Authority is reviewing recent fare increases imposed by ferry operators serving Romblon and other island routes to determine…
Quezon mayor, LGU workers face LTO probe over helmet violation
QUEZON — A municipal mayor and several local government employees in Quezon province have been ordered to appear before the Land Transportation Office after…
P6.8M shabu seized in CDO buy-bust
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Police in Northern Mindanao and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives recovered approximately one kilogram of suspected shabu…
122 young spellers face off at SM La Union
A total of 122 students from schools across La Union gathered at SM City La Union for the SM Super Spelling Bee, testing their spelling, vocabulary,…
Local harvest shines in SM Urdaneta food art display
Fresh fruits and vegetables took on a creative new form as SM City Urdaneta Central highlighted Pangasinan’s agricultural heritage through a large-scale food…
PNP NorMin, PDEA seize P6.8 million in shabu in buy-bust operation
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Police in Northern Mindanao and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives recovered approximately one kilogram of suspected shabu…
ADMM-Plus wraps up maritime security drills in Subic
SUBIC FREEPORT — The ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) concluded the Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security (EWG on MS) Joint Cooperative…
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