Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special nonworking days in May and June 2026 in Batangas, Cagayan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Occidental, and Quezon Province to allow residents to fully participate in important historical and cultural celebrations. Proclamation No. 1241 designates...
For those who believe that congressmen from "Imperial Luzon" or "Imperial Manila" were the ones who flexed their muscle in plenary to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time in two years, you 're wrong. Numbers highlighted by Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Saturday,...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE “Navigating Our Future, Together” was the theme of the 2026 ASEAN Summit, chaired by the Philippines. It is common knowledge that what had originally been planned as a yearlong schedule of activities that would have effectively act as a showcase of our country,...
Makabayan lawmaker Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co believes that even so-called DDS or Duterte diehard supporters want Vice President Sara Duterte 's Senate impeachment trial to push through. Speaking during the May 16 Saturday News Forum at Dapo Restaurant in Quezon City, Co based her claim...
Aerocadet First Class Cedric Cyril G. Polizon marched across the Borromeo Field on Saturday, May 16, carrying the profound grief of losing both parents during his cadetship. Despite the tragedy and a medical condition that threatened to end his military career, Polizon graduated as the Top 9 and...
As the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) rolled out new training in artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, and unmanned systems, this year’s class valedictorian reminded fellow cadets that honor must remain at the center of military service. Cadet First Class Christine Kaye D. Librada, of Lipa...
President Marcos reminded graduating cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) that their loyalty must always remain with the Constitution and not with political interests, personalities, or ideologies. Speaking during the commencement exercises of the PMA “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 in...
The Philippines and Japan are ramping up preparations for President Marcos 's upcoming State Visit to Tokyo later this month, with both countries eyeing stronger cooperation in energy, defense, and security. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said she met with...
MEDIUM RARE What a night! Sultry outside, romantic inside an almost-100-year-old house that has been described as a “rare reminder of genteel Filipino life during the Commonwealth period.” If memories contribute to a history complete with poetry and music, Petty Benitez-Johannot has hit the...
Building a total of 349 specialty centers is among the goals of President Marcos before his term ends in 2028. Marcos revealed the plan during his visit to the Brain and Spine Center of the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on Friday, May 15. "As of now, we are...
The government is nearing the end of its year-long search for a private partner to manage its nationwide value-added tax (VAT) refund system (VRS) for foreign tourists, as the Department of Finance (DOF) moves to formalize the accreditation process for global operators. Bureau of Internal Revenue...
BAGUIO CITY – The summer capital and Benguet province are now under a "blue alert" status from Friday until Sunday for the influx of travelers for the graduation rites of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) "Talang Dangal" Class of 2026. "All concerned emergency operations center of...
