UE offers more scholarships for SY 2026-2027
The University of the East (UE) announced on Thursday the expansion of its scholarship offerings for School Year (SY) 2026-2027 to create more learning...
DepEd, DPWH begin construction of 20,000 classrooms
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday pledged to begin construction of 20,000 classrooms this...
3.8-magnitude quake jolts Burdeos, Quezon
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Burdeos, Quezon province, with intensity recorded in one area, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology...
House eyes May 4 vote to scrap VAT on fuel amid Executive resistance
THE House of Representatives is targeting a May 4 vote on a proposal to remove the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products, as lawmakers...
Marcos pushes oil-sharing, stockpiling to curb shocks
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday called for the immediate activation of a regional oil-sharing mechanism and joint stockpiling initiatives, warning that Asia’s exposure to supply disruptions could prolong inflation and slow growth without stronger coordination.
VP Sara rejects impeachment hearing claims, defends academic record
VICE-PRESIDENT (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday rejected allegations raised at a House of Representatives Justice Committee hearing, defending her academic record and dismissing claims...
Philippines, China reaffirm diplomacy
THE Philippines and China reaffirmed their commitment to diplomacy as they navigate tensions in the South China Sea, following a meeting between Executive Secretary...
Año retires, cites health reasons
NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER Eduardo M. Año on Wednesday said he will permanently retire as director general of the National Security Council (NSC), effective April...
PHL optimistic about income goal
THE Philippine government remains confident it can achieve upper middle-income status and sustain poverty reduction during President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s term, despite downgraded...
DoTr: Toll discount may be extended
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) expects toll discounts for public utility vehicles (PUVs) on expressways to reach about P80 million over two months, noting...
BI still expects high int’l travel volume
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it expects international travel figures to remain robust in the coming weeks despite ongoing regional instability.
This, after passenger...
446 more repatriated from ME
A TOTAL of 446 Filipinos from the Middle East (ME) have returned to the Philippines late on Tuesday and early Wednesday, the Overseas Workers...