At least eight people have been reported dead due to the effects of tropical cyclone Basyang (international name: Penha), the Office of Civil Defense said Saturday, February 7.

Tropical cyclone “Basyang” (international name: Penha) has weakened into a low pressure area (LPA) as it moved westward over the Sulu Sea early Saturday, state weather bureau PAGASA said.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed four tax evasion cases against private contractor Sarah Discaya over her alleged failure to declare and pay the right amount of income tax for 2020 and 2021.

As the country looks for sustainable energy sources, a team of experts from the University of the Philippines found that oleaginous yeast isolated from the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR) can be a viable source of biofuel.

The Philippines and the United States have launched a new logo marking and celebrating 80 years of diplomatic relations.

Motorists are set to face another round of fuel price increases next week.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allocating P300 million this year to expand climate-resilient farming for high-value vegetables such as tomatoes, chili and bell peppers.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the public to be vigilant against a sophisticated breed of “love scams” that now leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to defraud and, in severe cases, sexually explo...

President Marcos and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno led yesterday the groundbreaking for the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of Allied Health Sciences building.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto administered the oath of office to 58 new appointees on Thursday, reminding them that their appointments are not a reward or a badge of privilege, but an insignia to serve the Filipino people. ?

Nearly two weeks after being diagnosed with an illness in the large intestine, President Marcos yesterday resumed attending events outside Malacañang, wherein he reaffirmed his support for efforts to develop the country’s workforce and boo...

 Congress should act decisively against political dynasties and massive corruption in government, Catholic groups said yesterday as the 40th EDSA anniversary on Feb. 25 approaches.

No discussions have been made about replacing Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Malacañang said yesterday, following fresh rumors that she is on her way out of the Cabinet.

Airfares to two major tourist spots in the country – Batanes and Siargao – are expensive largely due to lack of infrastructure in those destinations, according to a tourism executive.

Law enforcement in the country has vastly improved on the heels of sweeping police reforms and as shown by declining crime rates and improving public trust, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.

New evidence revealed a proliferation of sexualized images of youngsters generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the United Nations children’s agency warned.

he Sandiganbayan anti-graft court has affirmed the sufficiency of the non-bailable case of malversation of public funds through falsification of public documents filed by the Office of the Ombudsman against former senator Ramon “Bong” Revil...

Neophyte Rep. Leandro Leviste is fully prepared for the worst that could happen to him with regard to purported key evidence implicating high government officials in the flood control scandal, expressing confidence that the evidence will come out in du...

The Philippine Navy is set to establish a station in the Sulu Sea aimed mainly at helping protect the marine environment in Tubbataha Reef in Palawan while also monitoring foreign vessel traffic in the area.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) yesterday said that it is eyeing “supply fixes” as food inflation looms.

The Department of Justice is looking into the possibility of filing civil forfeiture cases to recover in favor of the government the assets of the late Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral.

It was former public works undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral whose body was found with injuries consistent with a fall at the bottom of a ravine along Kennon Road in Tuba Benguet on Thursday, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday, citing ...

The police chief of the Tuba Municipal Police Station in Benguet has been relieved from his post over alleged investigation lapses into the death of former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, the Philippin...

Most parts of the country may expect rainy weather this week due to three weather systems, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Despite earlier assurances from lawmakers that unprogrammed appropriations would be scrapped, the bicameral conference committee yesterday agreed to restore the standby funds closer to the House of Representatives’ proposal of over P243 bill...

Qualified government workers will receive a P5,000 cash incentive in recognition of their dedicated service, professionalism and vital role in public service, Malacañang announced on Friday.

Over 70,000 examinees passed the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers given last Sept. 21 and Nov. 30.

Motorists can expect some holiday relief at the pump this week, with diesel prices set to drop by at least P1 per liter ahead of Christmas.

The country’s medical societies yesterday urged President Marcos and Congress to allocate a sufficient budget for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. and to phase out the Department of Health’s Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financia...

A search warrant was issued mid-afternoon Saturday, December 20, after authorities were initially denied access to CCTV footage and other documents related to former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Ma. Catalina Cabral a...

In part three of his series of “exposés,” resigned congressman Zaldy Co claimed yesterday that his former boss, former speaker Martin Romualdez, threatened to have him killed if he spilled the beans on the alleged P100 billion budget...

The Senate will look into former congressman Zaldy Co’s claim that some P100 billion worth of projects were inserted into the 2025 national budget, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said yesterday.

President Marcos scolded former House speaker Rep. Martin Romualdez and wanted corruption in the lower chamber to stop, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco said Friday.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin yesterday denied reports that he will be replaced by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto.

Former public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, among the central figures in tagging government officials and lawmakers in flood control kickback schemes, has pledged to return the money he allegedly received from the kickbacks, Sen. Sherwin Gatch...

Business groups have renewed their call to the government to address corruption issues with full transparency and accountability, citing concerns over recent allegations on budget insertions and the peso’s new record low.

A “comedy series” – this was how Malacañang reacted to the latest allegations made by resigned Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co against President Marcos on the supposed billions of pesos the latter received from the...

The Supreme Court (SC) has designated an initial batch of 26 Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) to handle corruption-related cases, particularly arising from the multibillion-peso flood control controversy.