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Eala wins PH's 1st women's singles gold in 26 years

Manila, Dec. 18 -- Filipino Alexandra Eala lived up to her billing as the tournament top seed, beating Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew, 6-1, 6-2, Thursday in the women's singles final of the 33rd Sou... Read More


PH economy forecast to accelerate to 4.6% in Q4 '25

Manila, Dec. 18 -- Domestic growth is expected to accelerate to 4.6 percent in the last quarter of 2025, driven by lower inflation and a seasonal uptick in remittances from overseas Filipinos, a capit... Read More


SEC OKs rental pool programs of CLI Premier, YHES Premier

Manila, Dec. 18 -- A total of 443 units of properties of listed firm Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) have been given a go signal by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be placed under rental p... Read More


PH to promote ethical AI use as 2026 ASEAN chair

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Philippines aims to champion the ethical and sustainable use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Southeast Asia as it chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ne... Read More


Gov't intensifies bus terminal inspections ahead of holiday rush

Manila, Dec. 18 -- Several government officials on Thursday conducted inspections and random drug tests in several terminals in Cubao, Quezon City as part of the government's efforts to secure public ... Read More


CWC slams alleged abuse of Grade 7 student in Tondo

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has expressed serious concern over a report of an incident in Tondo, Manila, in which a male Grade 7 student was allegedly forced by a ... Read More


CFO cites permanent migrants' role, P3.4B contribution to PH dev't

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) emphasized the significant role played by permanent and long-term Filipino migrants, highlighting their contributions to various local gov... Read More


Palace suspends work in gov't offices on Dec. 29, Jan. 2

Manila, Dec. 18 -- Work in all government offices will be suspended on Dec. 29 (Monday) and Jan. 2, 2026 (Friday), giving employees an extended break for New Year celebrations. The work suspension is... Read More


DA issues more show-cause orders vs. erring onion, pork retailers

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday issued 32 show-cause orders to retailers as part of intensified market inspections amid rising demand during the Christmas season. Th... Read More


P20-M solar irrigation project to revive Bukidnon vegetable area

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec. 18 -- A PHP20-million solar-powered irrigation system will be built to revive agricultural productivity in a key vegetable-growing village in Bukidnon. In a statement on Thu... Read More