POLITICS
ABANTE SEEKS NBI HELP VS FAKE NEWS BLOGGERS
House impeachment endorser against Vice President Sara Duterte, Manila Representative Benny Abante Jr. sought the assistance of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in identifying and investigating anonymous social media accounts and bloggers allegedly spreading false and malicious information, with a view to filing possible cyberlibel complaints against those responsible. Abante, accompanied by his daughter,…
MAYOR ISKO GIVES 52 NEW HOMES ON 52ND BIRTHDAY
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso marked his 52nd birthday by giving 52 families the gift of a new home, as the city government held an In-City Vertical Housing Project Grand Raffle. The raffle drew 52 winning beneficiaries who will occupy ready-for-occupancy units at San Lazaro Residences, a 20-storey vertical housing development that features…
CAYETANO BATS FOR IP GENERATIONAL DEV’T PLAN
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday pushed for a generational development plan for Indigenous Peoples, with five-year targets that can serve as benchmarks for measuring progress in health, infrastructure, education, and other basic services. “We need a generational plan with five-year targets,” Cayetano urged the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) during a…
LACSON BILLS ON PNP RETIREMENT GET SUPPORT
Uniformed services and government agencies expressed support for Senator Ping Lacson’s bills seeking to raise the compulsory retirement age of personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) from 56 to 57. Lacson, who chaired the first hearing on the measures by the…
GOVERNMENT
SC RECOGNIZES BIR ROLE IN E-NOTARIZATION ROLLOUT
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) received recognition from the Supreme Court of the Philippines for its contribution to the implementation of electronic notarization (eNotarization), particularly in facilitating compliance with Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) requirements through the BIR’s electronic Documentary Stamp Tax (eDST) system. The recognition was conferred during the ceremonial signing of Joint Memorandum…
BOC WINS TOP ASIAN INNOVATION AWARD
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) won the Philippines Strategic Partnership Innovation of the Year – Government Organization award at the Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2026 held in Singapore, earning regional recognition for its efforts to strengthen stakeholder engagement and advance trade facilitation. The award recognizes the Bureau’s Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC), a…
DA: PH YOUNG COCONUTS NOW IN LIBERIA
The Department of Agriculture and Davao City-based Avante Agri-Products Philippines Inc. have joined hands to ship two container loads of buko (young coconut) to Liberia, a humanitarian initiative that could open a new international market for the country’s top farm exports. The Philippines has shipped 32,000 pieces of fresh young coconuts to the African country…
DEPED FINISHES 391 DISASTER-PROOF SCHOOL BUILDINGS
The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed 391 new prefabricated school buildings that go up in weeks rather than years and are built to withstand 250 km/h winds and strong earthquakes, while another 150 units are currently under construction. “Our children shouldn’t have to wait years for a classroom. With these, we can build safe,…
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
SMALL ACTS STILL CHANGE COMMUNITIES
Many people quietly believe they are not doing enough. Not successful enough. Not influential enough. Not wealthy enough to truly make a difference. Especially now, when the world constantly highlights big achievements, huge platforms, and highly visible impact, ordinary goodness can start feeling small. Almost insignificant. A small donation feels inadequate beside viral fundraising campaigns.…
WHY COMPASSION BURNS US OUT
Many Filipinos care deeply. We notice who is struggling. We contribute during emergencies. We adjust for family. We help friends quietly. We worry about people we love even when they never ask us to. Compassion comes naturally to many of us. But sometimes, caring becomes exhausting in ways people struggle to admit honestly. Not because…
THE QUIET LEGACY OF RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE
Many people think legacy is something left behind at the end of a life. An inheritance. A property title. A business. Savings passed to the next generation. Something tangible. Something measurable. Something people can point to and say: “Ito ang mga iniwan niya.” And while those things matter, some of the deepest legacies people leave…
THE KIND OF WEALTH THAT CHANGES A HOME
Many people think wealth changes a home through material things. A bigger house. Better appliances. New furniture. More comfortable living conditions. And certainly, these things matter. Comfort matters. Convenience matters. Financial stability matters. But some of the deepest changes money creates inside a home are invisible. They happen emotionally. In the atmosphere. In the conversations…
TRAVEL & TOURS
PEACEFUL ESCAPES AND QUIET PLACES TO REFLECT THIS HOLY WEEK
Every Holy Week, there is a quiet pull toward stillness—a desire to step away from the noise of everyday life and enter a space of reflection. This sacred season offers more than tradition; it extends an invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and turn inward. In a world that constantly demands attention and motion, Holy Week…
FAITH ON THE ROAD: A HOLY WEEK PILGRIMAGE
Filipinos hold the Holy Week close to their hearts. It’s not just an observance but a way of professing one’s faith and devotion. One particular tradition that is truly cherished is Visita Iglesia, or the visiting of seven churches to pray and reflect. Each Holy Thursday, families and friends travel across cities, with some even…
NEW IN TOWN: PASIG RIVER ESPLANADE PHASE 3 NOW OPEN!
Looking for a fresh spot to explore this weekend? Good news—Phase 3 of the Pasig River Esplanade is officially open! Now you can stroll along the 600-meter West Showcase Area, linking the newly improved Plaza Mexico, Maestranza Esplanade, and the beautifully restored Fort Santiago Riverwalk (a scenic 305 meters of pure charm). Plus, it’s all…
UP FOR A FUN RIDE WITHIN THE METRO? HOP IN!
Metro Manila is chaotic and can sometimes become stressful to explore—thanks to the heavy traffic, unpredictable weather, and the occasional detour. But for those who can brave these challenges, or perhaps, are already immune to them, the metro can offer an experience that will make any trip worthwhile. Brimming with culture, and food, and a…
FOOD, HEALTH & FITNESS
MANMAN SAI-GON’S LANTERN IN THE CITY’S BUSTLE
Looking for the best Vietnamese Egg Coffee in the Metro? ManMan, we might know where. Viet Nam’s culture has been embedded in the Philippines for decades, as the country became a refuge for many Vietnamese people during the Viet Nam War. From sharing knowledge of crop production to passing down culinary traditions, the two nations…
DRIVE UP YOUR FITNESS GOALS WHILE BEING ONE WITH NATURE
Crowded, noisy, and sometimes utterly chaotic. While most of the people living in the city are already used to these things, there will always be a time when one would simply wish for a free and green space. Perhaps this is why many Filipinos enjoy doing errands or activities in wide and clear spaces, not…
A DRIVE BACK HOME: DISCOVER VINTA MODERN CARINDERIA
When you hear the word “Vinta”, we automatically picture the colorful sails of Mindanao traditional boats. The distinct craftsmanship and movement of every boat serve as an homage to regional culture. At the heart of Quezon City, adjacent to one of the country’s food districts, Tomas Morato, a new restaurant carries the very essence of…
GET READY! MAGINHAWA SUMMER FEST 2025 THIS SATURDAY
This is your sign to answer the call and treat yourself to that long-awaited food crawl along one of the most beloved food districts in the metro. There’s no better time to visit the bustling street than this Saturday as the Maginhawa Food Community takes over the iconic Maginhawa Street in Quezon City on May…
FASHION & BEAUTY
TRP 52 Ovation takes center stage - UP MSS
Tao Rin Pala (TRP) returns in its 52nd year with the theme Ovation to bring together the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) and Philippine General Hospital (PGH) community. Organized by the UP Medical Students’ Society (UP MSS), TRP brings medical students, UPCM faculty, and PGH employees together beyond the walls of the…
MISS BINGOPLUS LUCKY BATS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ED
Fil-Canadian Jasmine Paguio finished as runner-up in the recently concluded Miss Philippines Earth beauty-with-a-cause pageant, but for the BingoPlus community of players, game developers, employees, partner brands, institutions, and beneficiaries, she is their queen. The 23-year-old actress and model who grew up in Canada but returned to the Philippines to seek an acting and pageantry…
FILA, STARBUCKS PARTNER FOR A LIMITED-EDITION LINE
Two classic and iconic brands are partnering to give back to their customers who have remained loyal despite the challenges of the pandemic in the past two years. For a limited run, FILA and Starbucks will give free fashionable and functional items inspired by their iconic hues and logos. The results represent FILA’s red, blue…
Mr. and Ms. JPIA continues legacy
To continue the legacy of Mr. and Ms. JPIA, PUP JPIA Manila announced its search of the event for this year on their Facebook page on November 16, 2021. The event is open to all bonafide students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa branch, which is also a PUP Junior Philippine Institute…
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
NET25’S LATEST BUSINESS NEWS LINKS THE FILIPINO HOUSEHOLD TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS ELSEWHERE
Media powerhouse NET25 has closely monitored a week in which its business desk looked outward, from a meeting of APEC finance ministers to a walkout at the IMF, and from rising oil prices to curfews in various French cities. For the Filipino household, none of these is really that far away. Oil price increases reach…
LA SALLE OVERCOMES UST
Jcee Macalalag and Doy Dungo delivered career-high performances to power short-handed De La Salle University to a 92-80 victory over University of Santo Tomas and secure solo third place in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the Blue Eagle Gym. Macalalag and Dungo combined for 52 points to help the…
FIGHTING MAROONS EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO FIVE
University of the Philippines pulled away in the fourth quarter to rout University of the East, 101-70, and extend its winning streak to five games in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the Blue Eagle Gym. The seldom-used trio of Choi Palanca, Sean Franco, and LA Andres spearheaded the Fighting…
LA SALLE SURVIVES UE SCARE IN OT TO SNAP TWO-GAME SKID
De La Salle University snapped its two-game losing streak, but not without a scare from University of the East, eking out a 97-88 overtime victory to kick off the second round of the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. On the day the school officially…
ARTS & CULTURE
UST Communication Students Tackle Fast Fashion with Upcycling Reality Show, 'Make and Mend!'
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Entertainment meets environmental activism in Make and Mend!, a lifestyle reality show produced by Junior Communication students from the University of Santo Tomas (UST). Operating under the student-led M&M Studios, the series serves as the cohort’s second major television project for their CA3288: TV Production course, under the guidance of Asst. Prof.…
Defiance is back for Season 3. It’s Calling on Student Dancers to Defy the Odds
Written by: Isabelle Louise AlanoArtist Connection – Exude Dancers If you’re part of Manila’s student dance community, chances are you’ve heard the name Defiance—and this March, it’s coming back bigger, better, and bolder than ever. Defiance Season 3 returns on March 15, 2026 at the FEU Tech Gymnasium, bringing together student dancers who are ready…
UP Aguman Sets the Stage for Sining 2026
The UP Aguman sets the stage ready for Kapampangan culture, creativity, and contemporary expression as it brings back one of its most highly anticipated annual events, Sining 2026. UP Aguman’s Sining is an arts and talents competition held in Pampanga. This year, it carries the theme “Dásé: Pámanábal ning Makabayangnang Ténákan king Kalalangang Kapampángan,” offering…
Dulaang UP’s Tickets for Upcoming Production Now Live
Written by: Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (with contributions by Lora Kate Batomalaque) Dulaang UP closes their 48th Theatre Season, “Paano umuwi nang may pagpapasya?”, with Ang Kaliitan ng Kasalukuyan, written and directed by Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature multi-awarded playwright and our Artistic Director, Arlo Deguzman. Written by a former Overseas Filipino Worker…
HOBBIES & ADVOCACIES
PH RED CROSS HONORS LATE QUIRINO GOV. DAX CUA
The Philippine Red Cross held a necrological service in loving memory of Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua, honoring his life, public service, and years of support for the humanitarian organization. Cua served as a member of the PRC Board of Governors for 18 years since 2008. During his tenure, the governor stood with the…
PH RED CROSS ON ALERT FOR HABAGAT EMERGENCY AID
As heavy rainfall induced by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) causes flooding and localized landslides across several provinces, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) remained on high alert and on the ground, delivering immediate rescue and welfare support. “Our Red Cross chapters and emergency rescue units are actively responding on the ground—rescuing stranded residents and even pets,…
UP ALCHEMES welcomes new chemical engineering students through Fresh Day and annual Blockhandling program
The University of the Philippines Academic League of Chemical Engineering Students, Inc. (UP ALCHEMES) has officially launched its annual Blockhandling program to welcome the latest batch of freshies, shiftees, and transferees (FSTs) into the UP Diliman Chemical Engineering community. The cornerstone of the transition initiative is the upcoming “Fresh Day,” scheduled on August 8, 2026…
PRC BREAKS GROUND ON PAMPANGA CHAPTER BUILDING
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) marked a significant milestone with the signing of the Deed of Donation and groundbreaking ceremony for the future Pampanga-Angeles City Chapter Building, made possible through the generosity of the Lazatin family, who donated a 300-square-meter parcel of land at Eastgate Commercial Center in San Jose, City of San Fernando. The…
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
NGA 911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM GETS INT’L AWARD
California-based public safety technology company NGA 911 LLC has been awarded the prestigious Community Impact and Service Award by the International Asian American Business Expo (IAABE) in California for bringing world-class emergency response system to the Philippines. Next Generation Advanced 911 (NGA 911) is a global leader in emergency communications technology that develops systems to…
UNIFIED 911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PASSES HABAGAT TEST
Citizens lauded unified 911 and its superior communication tools as the recent dire weather conditions threatened lives and property during Habagat’s most challenging phase during the weekend and the start of the week. Emergency response calls received by the National Command Center requested for help about rising flood waters that were about to engulf their…
BLEEDING BADLY OR HAVING A STROKE? CALL 911
Traffic and vehicular accidents are the most common reasons why emergency calls are placed to the country’s national hotline, 911. Requests for police assistance or reports about crimes and violent incidents make up the next most numerous calls. Medical emergencies come next, followed by fire incidents. Of these, medical emergencies are the highest priority for…
BFP GETS BOOST FROM 911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK
When emergencies and disasters happen, every citizen with a cellphone is now part of the nationwide 911 emergency response network. This is what Fire Superintendent Anthony Royo Arroyo, spokesperson and Chief, Public Information Service of the Bureau of Fire Protection, said regarding the unified 911 system that now accommodates cellular technology. The Next Generation Advanced (NGA)…