Politics
Anti-Dynasty Bill Clears House Hurdle: Family Rule Ban Moves Closer
The House approved House Bill 8389 on second reading, moving an anti-political dynasty proposal closer while critics warn it may still leave loopholes.
Politics
The House approved House Bill 8389 on second reading, moving an anti-political dynasty proposal closer while critics warn it may still leave loopholes.
Weather
PAGASA says 40 Philippine areas may hit danger-level heat index on May 20, led by San Ildefonso, Bulacan at 45°C.
Weather
Heavy rains from the ITCZ and easterlies flooded Davao City, killing one person and forcing 358 families to evacuate.
Showbiz
Andrea Brillantes confirms her relationship with Pankie Capistrano and answers claims that she is “boy crazy.”
Economy
Gasoline and diesel prices rise today, while kerosene gets a rollback as the DOE keeps setting maximum fuel adjustments.
Politics
The DOJ recommended plunder, graft and bribery-related charges against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan and others over the flood control scandal.
Economy
Nomura ranked the Philippines 21st out of 110 economies in food price vulnerability, citing household spending, imports, energy, fertilizer and El Niño risks.
The Philippine peso closed at a record ₱61.75 against the US dollar, extending its historic slide amid oil-price and dollar pressure.
The OSG asked the Supreme Court to reject Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s bid to stop enforcement of an ICC arrest warrant.
ICC prosecutors want Rodrigo Duterte’s trial to begin on Nov. 30, 2026, with 60 to 70 witnesses and thousands of evidence items in play.
Jerry Yan, Vic Chou and Vanness Wu are bringing F4 nostalgia to the Philippine Arena for the “F Forever” tour this June 2026.
The Senate will convene as an impeachment court Monday afternoon for Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial, with senators told to wear robes.
Kathryn Bernardo smiled and answered “Okay naman” when asked about her love life, fueling fresh fan buzz around ongoing dating rumors.
Kathryn Bernardo smiled and answered “okay naman” when asked about her love life, fueling fresh online buzz amid rumors linking her to Mark Alcala.
BINI leads a big ASAP XP homecoming after Coachella, with Bamboo and major OPM stars joining the Sunday launch.
Rotating brownouts returned in parts of Luzon on May 15 as NGCP placed the grid under red alert amid high demand and forced plant outages.
Ombudsman Boying Remulla approved the six-month preventive suspension without pay of Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca over the Senate gunfire incident.
HSBC cut its Philippine growth forecast to 3.4% for 2026 and raised its inflation outlook to 6.6%, warning that stagflation risks are taking shape.
Sen. Bato dela Rosa has left the Senate after a gunfire incident, deepening the national drama over the ICC arrest warrant tied to the drug war.