The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) has recommended a “comprehensive review” and possible reforms on the Philippines’ electoral legal framework in hopes of addressing the gaps in the conduct of elections in the country following the 2025 midterm polls. During a press...
Another fierce and fabulous 'puksaan ' or battle of pageant queens is shaping up in preparation for the coronation night of Miss Grand International (MGI) Philippines 2025, scheduled for Aug. 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The public had a glimpse of the beauty battle ahead as 29...
Improving the quality of education in the country hinges on the active involvement of local government units (LGUs), the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized, as the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) launched the “Bayang Bumabasa: Mayors for Literacy” challenge — an...
false>true> A senator-judge who makes a motion to dismiss an impeachment case will invite public ridicule, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said. Lacson, in an interview on Sunday, said a senator-judge cannot just move to dismiss an impeachment case that the Senate as an impeachment court is going...
Senator-elect Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, June 29 appealed to senators to behave and act like judges as they deliberate into the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. Lacson pointed out it is inappropriate for senator-judges to act as defense lawyers for the respondent in an...
CEBU CITY – Redemption and validation. That’s how three young artists described their accomplishments in the Cebu leg of the 14th Manila Bulletin Sketchfest on Saturday, June 28, at SM Seaside City Cebu. Niña Christei Villahermosa, April Lyka Pugoy, and Jean Deanne Batiancila shone the...
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental on Saturday, June 28, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Earthquake Information No. 2 bulletin, Phivolcs reported that the tectonic quake occurred at 7:07 a.m....
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, June 27, announced that public schools across the country are now reaping the benefits of its Early Procurement Activities (EPA)—with the 2025 DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) already seeing the widespread delivery of laptops and digital learning...
Solis, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of PV inverters, proudly marked a significant milestone at the recent Brand Day 2025 event. The event showcased the launch of a new generation of inverters, specifically designed for hybrid, residential, and commercial applications, further...
Due to the high demand for tickets, Puregold will release one final wave of ticket sales for the biggest music event of the year: OPM Con 2025. Scheduled for July 5, OPM Con 2025 will showcase some of the biggest names in the Pinoy music scene, including SB19, BINI, Flow G, Skusta Clee, KAIA, G22,...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing Western Visayas region anew as destination for healthcare tech services. “This is Western Visayas making a clear statement that we’re ready to compete on the global stage – that we could be the preferred destination in the...
Almost two weeks after the opening of School Year (SY) 2025–2026 in public schools across the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) assured the public that it is taking concrete steps to address longstanding problems in basic education—even as it delivered a smoother and safer class...
