Economy
Could Filipinos soon be working only four days a week? President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signaled he's open to studying the idea — not for work-life balance reasons, but to save energy as the war in the Middle East sends global fuel prices soaring. Malacañang Press Officer Claire Castro
Nation
A devastating fire tore through a residential neighborhood in Tondo, Manila early Friday morning, leaving more than 200 families homeless and scrambling for shelter. The blaze, which quickly escalated to a fourth alarm, is one of the worst fire incidents in the area this year. According to the Manila City
Politics
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV took the legal offensive on Thursday, filing criminal complaints against lawyer Levito Baligod, 18 former marines, and several pro-Duterte personalities for cyber libel and perjury. The charges stem from allegations that Trillanes accepted $2 million to bribe International Criminal Court (ICC) investigators to ensure the
Nation
Three Filipino defense personnel have been caught spying for China in what the National Security Council described as a 'serious national security matter.' The trio — who worked for the Department of Defense, the Philippine Navy, and the Philippine Coast Guard — allegedly handed over sensitive military information to Chinese
Sports
It was a rough night for the Philippine Women's National Football Team as South Korea cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory in their Group A match at Gold Coast Stadium in Australia. The loss, the Filipinas' second straight in the tournament, leaves their quarterfinal hopes in serious
Nation
Mayon Volcano is not letting up. The iconic Albay landmark has now been under Alert Level 3 for 57 consecutive days, and Thursday's monitoring report showed 30 volcanic earthquakes and yet another effusive eruption — with glowing lava streaming down its slopes in the dead of night. The Philippine
Politics
The political noose tightened around Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday as the House justice committee voted overwhelmingly to advance the impeachment complaints against her, finding both petitions sufficient in substance. The vote was a lopsided 54-1, with only Quezon City 4th District Representative Bong Suntay dissenting. It's
Showbiz
Actor and director Epy Quizon just proved it's never too late. Thirty years after walking away from De La Salle University — just a thesis away from graduation — the 53-year-old has officially earned his college degree. And the whole internet is cheering. In a deeply personal Instagram post, Epy
Showbiz
The Philippines' most-awarded broadcast journalist just added another trophy to her already stacked collection. Jessica Soho has been named one of PeopleAsia Magazine's "People of the Year 2026" awardees, recognized for four decades of groundbreaking work in Philippine media. The award honors individuals who serve
Showbiz
While most celebrities throw lavish birthday parties, Heart Evangelista chose a completely different way to ring in her 41st year. The actress, fashion icon, and philanthropist visited Anawim Lay Missions Foundation in Rodriguez, Rizal — a home for poor and abandoned elderly people — to spend her birthday season with the residents.
Nation
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed the heartbreaking news: a 32-year-old Filipina caregiver named Mary Anne Velazquez de Vera from Basista, Pangasinan was killed by shrapnel during an airstrike in Israel. She is the first confirmed Filipino casualty since the Middle East conflict escalated. According to reports, de Vera was helping
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sat down for a major bilateral meeting at Malacañang on Tuesday, with both leaders stressing that the world is getting more unpredictable and their two countries need each other more than ever. The two presidents didn't hold