MANILA, Philippines --- A lawmaker has maintained that there is no pressure on the House to pass bills pushing wage increases, noting that there is a need to intently study different proposals.

In a press briefing on Monday, Rizal 4th District R...

Instead of limiting exposure to international film festivals to cope with its recent budget cut, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) should reach out to more film-related groups abroad to help educate and develop Filipino directo...

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Tourism (DOT) has issued guidelines on the accreditation process for dental clinics to participate in the promotion of the country's medical tourism.
 
The DOT in a statement on Monday said the guideli...

MANILA, Philippines--Japeth Aguilar selected Christian Standhardinger with the first overall pick before Mark Barroca went with June Mar Fajardo in the PBA All-Star Draft held Monday night at TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City.

Aguilar's Team ...

MANILA, Philippines --- China claimed that its actions in Bajo de Masinloc were only made in response to "moves by the Philippines that infringe Chinese sovereignty."

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remark in a press brie...

MANILA, Philippines - Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) subsidiary Hedcor is surveying its portfolio of solar and hydropower power plants from a bird's-eye view with the help of specialized drones, enabling the renewable energy firm to d...

An excited "yes!" was heard from Lea Salonga when she learned that Boublil & Schnberg's classic musical "Miss Saigon" coming back to the Philippines was opened up, where she said its timely story is one of the reasons why it continues to resona...

 



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MANILA, Philippines --- Cloudy skies and rain showers will prevail over parts of Luzon on Tuesday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon or "amihan...

MANILA, Philippines --- House lawmakers are confused why some senators have called on congressional panels to just file cases against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder and leader Apollo Quiboloy, saying that they just want the televangelist to ...

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE - Companies have scrambled to scuttle plans for initial public offering in China this year as the securities watchdog tightens rules on share listings in a bearish market.

Forty-seven companies pulled their listing plans from ...

 

 




MANILA, Philippine - Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said the missing sabungeros or cockfighting enthusiasts can be considered dead, even as he reiterated his promise to the families to get justice for them.
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Ex-Pres Duterte warns vs term extension in Cha-cha
Former President Rodrigo Duterte says he supports the Charter change, but warns on its possible use to extend th...

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lost access to its Facebook account on Monday evening, the third cyberattack that gripped the maritime security group this year.

At around 6:00 p.m., PCG spokesperson Rear Admi...

World shares stalled just below record highs on Monday as investors awaited inflation data from the United States and euro zone that could further refine interest rate expectations.

The data will provide the next test for investors, who have had...

 



MANILA, Philippines --- Retired chief justice Reynato Puno has urged the House of Representatives to refrain from using the term "unless provided by law" in amending the 1987 Constitution's economic provisions, saying that the items...

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is waiting for a preliminary report on allegations against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy before deciding whether or not to issue a lookout bulleti...

Boy Abunda appeared to be feeling alluded to by Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque as among those who confirmed their breakup without their consent, and he now

On his talk show, Abunda said he had every reason to react to Alonzo and Roque's joint stat...

MANILA, Philippines---PLDT will be competing in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference without the services of Mika Reyes.

PLDT coach Rald Ricafort revealed that Reyes will be out for the conference due to a shoulde...

 

MANILA, Philippines --- Overcast skies and rain showers are expected in parts of Luzon and the Visayas on Tuesday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon or "amihan" and the shearline, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geop...

MANILA, Philippines --- Ombudsman Samuel Martires has questioned a recent memorandum from the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) requiring all Presidential appointees to secure clearances from the Office of the Ombudsman, saying ...

Marina Summers proved she has what it takes to be the first "Filipina Winnah" after making a splash on the first episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World," which was aired on Friday, Feb. 9.

From making her grand entrance to defeating Fre...

MANILA, Philippines---The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) went through a massive shakeup this offseason with signings left and right and Creamline's Alyssa Valdez only has one wish after all of it.

Injuries are part of the game and with the pres...

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China violated anti-collision rules in latest WPS incident - PCG
China violated international rules tom prevent maritime collisions during the Philippine Coast Gua...

MANILA, Philippines --- National Scientist and Economist Dr. Raul Fabella on Monday said he is in favor of lifting constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership, believing it could drive more local and foreign investors to the Philippine...

 



 


MANILA, Philippines--The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has already coordinated with the Japanese government regarding the spate of e-mail bomb threats purportedly coming from one of its nationals.
"Recognizing the ...

James Reid and Issa Pressman's relationship seemed to have been given the seal of approval by the singer-actor's mother, Marcela MacDonald.

On the sidelines of "Lisa Frankenstein's" premiere per Inquirer Bandera, MacDonald gave a two thumbs up w...

MANILA, Philippines --- The young University of Santo Tomas Tigresses are eager to prove that they can reach greater heights even in the post-Eya Laure era starting on Saturday in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.

Libero Detdet P...

MANILA, Philippines---Kianna Dy is excited to see her former F2 Logistics teammates on the opposing side of the court in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season.

Dy decided to join the PLDT High Speed Hitters following the disbandmen...

2024 is poised to shift design rather dramatically in ways far unlike recent years.

This is even hinted by Pantone's release of Peach Fuzz as the Color of the Year 2024, which the company has described as a reflection of an earnest desire to con...

 

MANILA, Philippines --- Amending the 1987 Constitution's economic provisions --- if fulfilled --- would send a signal to the rest of the world that the Philippines is ready and flexible for investments, two members of th...

MANILA, Philippines---Just a month after their change of scenery, Bea De Leon and Denden Lazaro-Revilla said that the transition from Choco Mucho to Creamline has been trouble-free.

Both De Leon and Revilla were all smiles during the Premier Vol...

MANILA, Philippines --- The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) on Monday launched a review of policies on admission and retention of students in state universities and colleges (SUCs).

CHEd chairperson Prospero de Vera III said they decided t...

PARIS, France ---Following the UN's COP28 climate talks in oil-fueled Dubai, the COP29 conference is headed for the historic cradle of oil, Azerbaijan, which is in the midst of a gas boom.

The former Soviet republic of 10 million people brimming wit...

MANILA, Philippines---Creamline has a huge target on its back in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) but coach Sherwin Meneses doesn't mind it one bit.

Meneses acknowledged the Cool Smashers are still the team to beat, especially after their tri...

LONDON ---European stocks opened higher on Monday and world stocks were steady at their highest in more than two years, as investors waited for U.S. inflation data due this week to give clues about when the U.S. Federal Reserve might cut rates.

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MANILA, Philippines --- The duration of school closures emerged as the primary factor behind the learning losses incurred by countries due the COVID-19 pandemic, World Bank Senior Adviser for Education Harry Patrinos said after presen...

MANILA, Philippine --- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday called for an intensified fight against illegal recruitment among aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers, saying perpetrators must be held accountable.

Hontiveros made her remark during the...

I'm a bride-chilla," declared Jessy Mendiola, who also announced that she and TV host Luis Manzano will have their church wedding "very soon."

The couple revealed in a vlog post that they were married in civil rites in Batangas in April 2021. Th...