Pag-IBIG, BCDA partner to build walk-to-work housing in New Clark City
The Pag-IBIG Fund and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have signed a memorandum of agreement to develop affordable worker housing on…
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JC De Vera, Shaina Magdayao star in new ‘Florante at Laura’ film adaptation
The official trailer for “ Ang Florante at Laura ni Balagtas ” written and directed by Alvin Yapan and produced by FEAST Foundation, will be unveiled on 10…
Laguna Rep. Amante pledges to address local concerns in Congress
Lawmaker says LegisHear consultations will help shape legislation addressing local concerns
La Trinidad opens Indigenous Peoples’ Month with traditional rituals
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Indigenous communities and local officials gathered Friday, 9 October, to open the municipality's month-long Indigenous Peoples’ Month…
COA flags GAB's P3-M confidential fund releases
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) for releasing P3 million in confidential funds in 2025 without securing the…
BSP puts economy ahead of public sentiment
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said the central bank’s policy decisions must prioritize the overall well-being of the economy over…
Miss Universe power struggle threatens six Asian delegates
A bitter corporate dispute within the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has cast uncertainty over the participation of six Southeast Asian countries in the…
Palace presses Sara to explain P73-M confidential fund disallowance
SINGAPORE — Malacañang on Friday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to explain the Commission on Audit’s (COA) final disallowance of P73.287 million in…
Animal cruelty complaint filed vs Angeles City college dean
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — An animal cruelty complaint has been filed against a private college dean following the circulation of a video allegedly showing a dog…
TECNO CAMON Slim 5G launches in the Philippines, pre-order now!
Designed for modern Filipino women, the CAMON Slim 5G combines a 6.39mm body, 6,000mAh battery, 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C camera, practical AI tools and IP-rated…
DOTr eyes bus permits as LRT-2 train shortage bites
The government is considering opening the LRT-2 corridor to additional bus operators as a shortage of trains threatens to prolong overcrowding and commuter…
MGEN earns DOE nod for Singapore hydrogen-ready power project
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) has received recognition from the Department of Energy (DOE) for its investment in a hydrogen-ready power plant in…
Nature’s Spring assures steady water supply ahead of El Niño
Bottled water manufacturer Philippine Spring Water Resources Inc. (PSWRI), maker of Nature’s Spring, has assured the government of sufficient nationwide supply…
CALAX expansion to ease Cavite-Laguna travel
Motorists traveling between Cavite, Laguna, and Metro Manila could soon benefit from faster and more convenient trips as MPCALA Holdings Inc. moves closer to…
BIR warns taxpayers against fake ORUS website
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has warned taxpayers against a suspicious website impersonating its Online Registration and Update System (ORUS),…
Laguna Lake rehab among priorities at House forum
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — The rehabilitation of Laguna de Bay and the need for stronger environmental protection measures were brought before lawmakers Friday as…
PhilHealth sets new standards for maternal healthcare
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has issued new guidelines requiring accredited healthcare facilities to follow standardized practices…
China Coast Guard disrupts medical evacuation at Ayungin Shoal
The China Coast Guard (CCG) used a water cannon and repeatedly obstructed a Philippine vessel evacuating a sick Navy serviceman from Ayungin Shoal, delaying…
Harvey Bautista leads finale watch party of ‘Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence’
Actor Harvey Bautista brought excitement and meaningful conversation to the big screen as he joined the finale watch party and talkback session for Rein…
Inka Magnaye speaks out after mom loses voice-over job to AI
Voice artist Inka Magnaye made public her lamentations after her mother lost a work opportunity to artificial intelligence (AI), raising concerns about the…
Gov’t courts global funds with bond reform
The Philippines is preparing to compete for a bigger share of global investment capital by adopting international bond pricing standards in January in hopes of…
Antoinette Jadaone celebrates Maris Racal’s first Gawad Urian Best Actress victory
It was a dream years in the making, and for acclaimed filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone, seeing Maris Racal finally receive her first Gawad Urian Best Actress award…
Rosmar Tan says she and Vice Ganda are friends amid ‘money laundering’ Joke
Businesswoman and content creator Rosmar Tan appeared compelled to respond after netizens began tagging her in posts and comments right on the heels of a joke…
SC: Banks must explain withdrawals from deceased clients' accounts
The Supreme Court has ruled that probate courts may compel banks to explain withdrawals from a deceased person's accounts to determine whether the funds should…
Home Credit banks on easy financing to spur Apple sales
Home Credit Philippines is banking on flexible installment financing to boost sales of Apple’s latest premium smartphones, offering payment plans as low as…
Gasoline bucks oil slump, eyes P2.20 hike
Gasoline prices are set to rise by up to P2.20 per liter next week despite softer global oil prices, as tight Asian fuel supplies continue to outweigh relief…
PhilHealth adopts unified PWD registry for member enrollment
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will use the government's unified disability identification system to register and verify persons with…
Grab, MOVE IT tap Maxicare for free driver consultations
Grab and MOVE IT have partnered with Maxicare to provide eligible drivers, riders and delivery partners with free, unlimited doctor consultations starting…
Globe Business pushes connected tech for smarter enterprises
Globe Business is encouraging Philippine companies to adopt integrated digital systems to improve operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity and support…
Turning anxiety into advantage: Why corporate lag is the real threat to the Phl’s AI ambitions
The Philippines has built a stellar reputation as a global standard for service delivery, supported by a young, tech-savvy workforce and one of Southeast…
Asia energy ministers push stronger regional supply security
Energy ministers from 11 countries have committed to strengthening regional energy security through diversified supply sources, expanded oil stockpiling and…
16th Tam-awan International Arts Festival opens in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY — The 16th Tam-awan International Arts Festival opened Thursday, 8 October, bringing together artists, cultural practitioners and indigenous…
PHL seeks regional action to protect fish farmers
The Philippines is pushing for stronger regional cooperation to protect fish farmers from climate change, aquatic diseases and shifting market requirements, as…
Prosecutors hits ‘irony’ in VP Sara lawyers showing ‘confidential’ VP Sara tax records
The House prosecution panel highlighted the “irony” in the decision of the lawyers of Vice President Sara Duterte to present her “confidential” tax records,…
Catbalogan joins 18 Samar localities with stable peace status
Catbalogan City has been declared to have stable internal peace and security conditions, becoming the 19th locality in Samar to achieve the designation.
19 contenders eye Supreme Court vacancy
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has announced public interviews for eight of the 19 applicants seeking the Supreme Court seat to be vacated by Associate…
Over 300 benefit as DHSUD awards 91 land titles under 4PH
More than 300 individuals from 91 families in Quezon City and Caloocan City have benefited from the government's Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino…
Security Bank trains science teachers for community impact
Security Bank Foundation Inc. and De La Salle University are helping science teachers develop research projects that address local challenges, with 29 junior…
Singlife, Cardinal Santos partner to expand healthcare access
Singlife Philippines and Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) have partnered to connect digital insurance protection with hospital services, aiming to make…
Government pushes farming as viable career for young Filipinos
The Philippines is seeking to make agriculture and fisheries more profitable and appealing to young people, as an ageing workforce threatens the long-term…
AboitizPower earns ASEAN recognition for energy cooperation
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) has been recognized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for its contributions to regional energy…
BDO Insure offers critical illness coverage from P215 yearly
BDO Insure is offering Filipinos an affordable insurance plan covering cancer, heart attack and stroke, with annual premiums starting at P215.
Phl to adopt global bond pricing rules in January 2027
The Philippines will adopt an international pricing convention for peso-denominated government bonds starting 4 January 2027, a move expected to attract more…
Itogon tightens belt on public spending
ITOGON, Benguet — The municipal government of Itogon is developing new spending guidelines aimed at reducing unnecessary expenses and ensuring public funds are…
SC, Fulbright team up for judiciary scholarships
The Supreme Court (SC) has partnered with the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF), also known as the Fulbright Commission in the Philippines, to…
More bishops join opposition to Boracay casino
Two Catholic prelates have backed the Diocese of Kalibo's opposition to a casino opening in Boracay, warning that gambling could harm families and vulnerable…
Reckless driving exposes P768-K cigarette haul
A routine traffic operation in Misamis Oriental led police to discover 480 reams of suspected illicit cigarettes worth P768,000 inside a Toyota Fortuner.
Not all complaints warrant charges — DOJ
Justice Secretary Frederrick Vida said thousands of complaints undergo preliminary investigation at the Department of Justice (DOJ), but not all result in…
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ reunites original cast for HBO series
The original Crazy Rich Asians cast is returning for HBO’s upcoming series adaptation, with Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng set to…
Ex-IBP chief seeks answers on Sara’s SALN discrepancies
Former Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) president Antonio Pido said the defense of Vice President Sara Duterte must explain the substantial…
Miss Universe disputes Vietnam’s 2027 hosting claim
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has officially dismissed claims that Vietnam has been selected to host the 76th Miss Universe Competition in 2027,…
DENR expands bamboo planting in Tarlac
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is eyeing to boost the number of giant bamboo in San Clemente, Tarlac by planting 50 giant bamboo…
Sara Duterte’s arraignment deferred anew
Vice President Sara Duterte attended her scheduled arraignment Friday before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court over three counts of grave threats filed…
CIC remits first-ever P169.64 million dividend to gov't
The Credit Information Corp. (CIC) has remitted P169.64 million in dividends to the National Government, marking its first dividend contribution since its…
Woman reported missing in CDO fire
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A woman was reported missing after a two-hour fire hit a compound along 9th Street in Barangay Nazareth early Friday morning.
Manyakol na erpats, sa kulungan na magtetebats
Isang lalaki na nanghalay ng anak at apo ang nadakip ng kapulisan pagkatapos ng Isang manhunt operation sa Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija nitong 8 Oktubre 2026.
Martin Nievera brings Christmas magic to Manila
Christmas in the Philippines has always been associated with family reunions, heartfelt traditions, and the joy of being surrounded by loved ones. This special…
Nicole rises from viral hit to Awit Awards glory
What started as a simple love song inspired by a romantic relationship has turned into a life-changing musical journey for 21-year-old singer-songwriter Nicole…
Vietnam to host Miss Universe 2027
Vietnam is preparing to welcome the world's most prestigious international beauty competition after the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) officially confirmed…
Emma Tiglao shares heartfelt message before final bow
As she prepares to take her final walk and pass on her crown, reigning Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Mary Tiglao has delivered an emotional and inspiring…
Bianca Umali credits grandmother for saving her life
Behind Bianca Umali's successful career in show business lies a deeply personal story of heartbreak, survival, and unwavering faith.
Alex Gonzaga celebrates breastfeeding milestone with baby Isaac
Actress, television host, and social media personality Alex Gonzaga is embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood as she celebrates another meaningful…
Iñigo Pascual praises BINI’s Mikha Lim for kindness
Singer-actor Iñigo Pascual has nothing but admiration and gratitude for BINI member Mikha Lim, who took time out of her demanding schedule to appear in the…
BINI’s Jhoanna gets emotional over Coachella milestone
Behind the international recognition, sold-out performances, and growing popularity of P-pop girl group BINI lies a journey filled with sacrifices, emotional…
Comelec disputes November BSKE claim
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned the public against an online post claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will…
PSA offers free civil registry documents in Batangas
LIPA CITY, Batangas — Selected clients of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) CALABARZON were given the opportunity to obtain civil registration…
Fishing boat aid reaches Laguna communities
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — A fishing boat provided by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) was turned over to the Laguna Integrated Fisheries and Aquatic…
TECNO CAMON Slim 5G review: Thin without the compromise
The first thing the TECNO CAMON Slim 5G keeps reminding me of is not its processor, camera or even its display. It is how absurdly thin and light it feels.
Inka Magnaye raises concerns over mom's job loss to AI
Voice-over artist Inka Magnaye expressed concern over artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human creatives after revealing that her mother, veteran voice…
Elderly woman beheaded by kin in Cam. Sur
NAGA CITY – A 64-year-old woman was beheaded by a relative in Lupi town in Camarines Sur province on Thursday, 8 October.
BFAR probes recurring fish deaths in Romblon
Elevated seawater temperature suspected; El Niño link remains unproven
2 ex-Army personnel collared in Cam. Sur drug den
NAGA CITY – Two former military personnel were arrested at an anti-illegal drug operation in an alleged drug den in Pili, Camarines Sur on Wednesday, 7…
ICC: Digong fit to stand trial, health 'optimized'
Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s trial involving crimes against humanity is expected to proceed as scheduled on 30 November at the International Criminal…
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