52+ min ago  (381+ words) Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson expressed surprise over the deferment of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's hearing on flood control projects, initially set for April 14." Among the reasons cited by that committee was that Singson had yet to submit…...

4+ hour, 17+ min ago  (249+ words) Two Japanese men with alleged ties to fraud were arrested during an operation in Batangas, said the Philippine National Police. In a statement Thursday, PNP said the two fugitives are being linked to a telecom fraud syndicate operating in Cambodia…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (164+ words) State-run Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) is implementing a new commercial strategy this April to strengthen retail revenues and increase traveler engagement across its primary gateways. In a news release, DFPC announced the "Travel Fest: A Summer Special" campaign as…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (296+ words) As the nation marks the Day of Valor on April 9, 2026, some jeepney drivers in Pangasinan continue to ply their routes, keeping routes alive for commuters despite earning that barely cover their daily needs. Commuters in parts of Pangasinan faced long…...

6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (299+ words) Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. on Thursday called on Filipinos to "choose the Republic" as the country faces growing territorial threats and the effects of external conflicts. "Today, the Philippines confronts growing threats to its sovereignty and territorial integrity, while…...

3+ hour, 23+ min ago  (256+ words) There's something special about stepping into the cinemas for a weekend escape, where every film offers a different kind of journey-- whether it's the quiet ache of love in '5 Centimeters per Second' or the emotional unraveling and healing in 'I…...

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (284+ words) The Manila City government will provide a P25, 000-subsidy for local community bakeries faced with increasing overhead due to the Middle East crisis. In a statement on Thursday, the Manila Public Information Office (PIO) said the subsidy will be available to…...

7+ hour, 11+ min ago  (163+ words) Jaden Smith just reunited with Jackie Chan! On Instagram, the actor shared a snap from his unexpected reunion with the legendary martial artist as he wished him a happy birthday. In his caption, Jaden expressed gratitude to Jackie for "changing…...

10+ hour, 20+ min ago  (388+ words) While it affirmed the dismissal of several former Budget and Management (DBM) officials, the Court of Appeals (CA) has cleared Procurement official Webster Laure'ana over the acquisition of COVID-19 supplies at the height of the pandemic. In a 49-page decision…...

6+ hour, 51+ min ago  (351+ words) Private schools may shift to blended learning without prior approval as the Department of Education (Dep Ed) grants flexibility in class delivery to help manage rising electricity costs during the national energy emergency. In a memorandum dated April 7, the Department…...