Job crisis to worsen in barely recovering Asia-Pacific – ILO
Jobs will continue to be scarce in the Asia-Pacific region that is barely recovering from the loss of 54 million jobs when COVID-19 hit in 2020, the International...
Marcos: List of successors as DA chief 'keeps changing'
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he has a list of people who could possibly take over as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, but said he...
Kris Aquino honors dad Ninoy on his 90th birthday
Kris Aquino looked back at her fondest memories with her father, late former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., as she paid tribute to him on what would have been...
In the Philippines, US seeks advantage in era of competition with China
Just off the main road in Puerto Princesa Palawan, past a village town hall and down an unpaved road dotted with homes and fields, U.S, Vice President Kamala Harris...
PNRI official: PH open to nuclear deals with other countries
The Philippines remains open to holding nuclear power talks with other countries even as Manila begins working on possible agreement with the U.S. an official said...
Marcos Jr. to sign 'ease of doing business' executive order
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. would sign an executive order promoting ease of doing business in the country, a move that could prove redundant...
Marcos' PFP party justifies decision to expel ex-executive secretary Rodriguez
The leadership of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), President Marcos’ political party when he ran for office, has justified its expulsion of Victor Rodriguez...
DFA: Marcos, Xi want to restart talks on joint exploration in West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said President Marcos Jr. and Chinese President Xi wish to resume talks on possible joint exploration...
Maria Ressa, Nobel laureate, launches in London her book ‘How to stand up to a dictator’
The book is both cerebral and tender. It discusses moments in time that Filipinos still very much alive today have lived through – from Marcos to Marcos Jr...
After 80 years, family still searching for remains of WWII soldier fallen in PH
A family in Buffalo, New York is still searching after nearly 80 years for the remains of a great-great uncle who died in the Philippines in World War II.
The ‘jeepcycle’: Welding shop fuses tricycle and traditional jeepney in one vehicle
Did you know that there’s a tricycle that can carry more than the usual number of passengers? A welding shop is gaining traction after it created “jeepcycles...”
Philippines among countries with highest income inequality, says World Bank
Despite a decline in poverty in the Philippines, income inequality remains very high in the country, a new World Bank study showed. Poverty in the Philippines fell...
Senate Blue Ribbon panel probes ‘pricey’ DepEd laptops — Day 4
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee holds Thursday its fourth hearing into the laptops procured by the Department of Education flagged by the Commission on Audit...
Minority calls out huge confidential funds in 2023 budget
Several lawmakers from the House of Representatives’ Minority bloc have called out the huge confidential funds in different offices in the proposed 2023 budget...
Bam Aquino, Chel Diokno release videos on Martial Law ‘playbook’, on 50th anniv
Two prominent figures related to Martial Law heroes released videos about the dark regime in line with the 50th anniversary of the declaration on September 21.
Badoy to Supreme Court: I did not threaten Judge Malagar
Former undersecretary Lorraine Badoy on Wednesday denied accusations that she threatened a Trial Court judge whom she accused of lawyering for the Communist Party...
Congress ratifies bill postponing barangay polls to October 2023
The postponement of the December 2022 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections is just one signature away from being passed after House and Senate ratified...
Cebu Pacific operates PH’s first commercial flight powered by sustainable fuel
Cebu Pacific on Wednesday operated the country’s first commercial flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF would help reduce its carbon emissions.
Bongbong Marcos, Japan PM Kishida reinforce PH – Japan ties in New York
On the fourth day of his working visit here, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (Thursday Manila time) met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Manila court junks gov’t case to declare CPP-NPA as terrorist groups
The government lost its bid to declare the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the New People’s Army (NPA) as terrorist groups. In her review of the CPP’s...
Commission on Human Rights: Martial law isn’t a relic, it has lessons to teach
The pains of the martial law era under the late former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. are being remembered not because of the people’s fixation on the past but rather...
PNP hits 'fake news' posts resurfacing old cases on social media
The Philippine National Police is launching concerted efforts to block what it says are recent attempts at disinformation on social media. In a statement to reporters...
Davao’s deadly hazing calls for review of school policies vs frats – criminologists’ group
Organized criminologists call for a review of school policies on fraternities and see if putting them on the radar to make them accountable would be a deterrent...
Enrile: Scrap 1987 Constitution, ease martial law requirements
For Chief President Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, the 1987 Constitution should be scrapped. Enrile, who served as defense minister to the late dictator Ferdinand...
Bongbong Marcos flies to US for UN General Assembly
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. left Sunday for New York to participate in the 77th United Nations General Assembly. The President was given departure honors.
VP Sara Duterte is OIC while PBBM is in the United States
Vice President Sara Duterte is once again the country’s office-in-charge while President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is away to participate in the high-level...
Young people visit Martial Law-related sites ahead of 50th anniversary
Some 50 young people took part Sunday in a bus and walking tour at various Martial Law-related sites in Metro Manila as the 50th anniversary of the declaration of...
Dolomite Beach becomes focus of coastal cleanup
In celebration of International Coastal Clean-Up Day on Saturday, the government took part in a cleanup drive right on the coast where it stirred up controversy over...
Comelec announces split of Maguindanao into two provinces
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday announced the division of Maguindanao into two provinces, Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur.
Senator seeks creation of national online library
The chairman of the Senate basic education committee on Sunday said he is seeking the creation of an online library that would give elementary and high school students.
Marcos inclined to extend state of public health emergency until year's end
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday said he is inclined to extend the state of public health emergency due to COVID-19 until the end of the year...
UN welcomes Marcos’ milestone app't of former MNLF, MILF rebels to BTA
The UN welcomed on Monday, Aug. 15, the appointment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the new members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA)...
23,000 cops to be deployed nationwide for school reopening
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy around 23,000 personnel nationwide for the resumption of in-person or face-to-face classes in schools nationwide...
Maria Ressa among inaugural members of UN panel for internet policy
The leadership panel will 'address strategic and urgent issues and highlight forum discussions, as well as possible follow-up actions, to promote greater impact...
Marcos to submit P5.268 trillion budget to Congress next week
The Budget Department said it is making final preparations for the proposed P5.268 trillion 2023 budget to be submitted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to Congress...
Global health orgs recognize 6 Philippine hospitals
Six hospitals in the Philippines received recognitions from global health organizations for providing quality service and care. According to the Department of Health...
Ex-President Fidel Ramos laid to rest at Libingan ng mga Bayani
Former President Fidel V. Ramos was laid to rest Tuesday at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB). The tomb assigned to Ramos, the 12th chief executive of the country...
What could Marcos Jr. learn from Fidel Ramos?
If there's one thing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can learn from the leadership of late President Fidel V. Ramos, it is to engage. That's according to Nieves Confesor...
Farewell, former president Fidel V. Ramos
Former president Ramos was laid to rest at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani at Fort Bonifacio. Ramos was buried near the grave of former president Elpidio Quirino...
COVAX to replace expiring COVID-19 vaccines
The Department of Health on Tuesday said that the COVAX Facility will replace expiring COVID-19 vaccines whether procured by the national government...
Ex-VP bet Walden Bello released on bail as groups warn vs dangers of libel
Former VP candidate and activist Walden Bello was released from detention Tuesday afternoon, August 9, after posting bail of P96K for two counts of cyber libel...
Uphold persons’ rights to life, liberty, security even if they are suspected criminals – SC
The guaranteed rights to life, liberty and security cannot be disregarded or trampled upon by law enforcers even if a person is arrested for a criminal offense...