Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Good Stories Award by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the city’s environmental governance initiatives. The award was presented during the DENR Good Stories Awarding ceremony, which recognized Quezon City’s...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, June 9, said it has undertaken “diplomatic action” with the government of China over the presence of what Philippine authorities described as an “illegal floating structure” in Bajo de Masinloc. “The Department of Foreign Affairs has...
Despite widespread public concern about climate change, financing and institutional constraints continue to hamper the Philippines’ efforts to strengthen climate resilience and adaptation measures, according to state-run policy think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). In...
For millions of fans, Robin Padilla will always be the original “Bad Boy,” the hard-edged action icon who defined Philippine cinema in the 1990s. The look is still there. The attitude is still there. The legend, apparently, is not done. But Padilla himself admits the label hasn’t aged quite...
The Quezon City government has created a Heat Action Team (QC‑HAT) to boost its response to extreme weather and safeguard residents from rising climate risks. Quezon City has recorded heat index levels reaching 42 to 44 degrees Celsius in 2024 and 2025, raising concerns over health impacts,...
South Korean action-horror film “Colony,” directed by Yeon Sang-ho, reportedly earned an estimated ₱20 million on its opening day in the Philippines on May 27, setting what industry observers described as the biggest movie opening in the country so far this year. The zombie thriller stars Jun...
After years of dominating primetime television, Dingdong Dantes is set to captivate audiences once again in "The Master Cutter," a gripping action-drama that blends suspense, family ties, emotional healing, and self-discovery. But this time, the actor takes on one of his most layered roles yet. ...
Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) called for stronger regional cooperation and faster implementation of sustainability initiatives amid ongoing energy and economic pressures across Southeast Asia. The call was made during the ASEAN-EU...
Amid worsening floods, droughts, stronger typhoons, and rising sea levels, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna on Monday, April 27, said that climate action must translate into real, on-the-ground benefits for communities. The statement was made as the...
Netflix has officially moved forward with production on its live-action adaptation of the iconic Japanese sci-fi franchise "Gundam," with filming now underway in Australia and a cast led by Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo. The project marks one of Netflix’s most high-profile anime adaptations to...
The Department of Finance (DOF)-led People’s Survival Fund (PSF) has expanded its commitment to local climate action, approving a combined ₱127.3 million in grants for four major adaptation projects across the Philippines. These initiatives, approved during the recent PSF board meeting,...
The National Blue Carbon Action Partnership (NBCAP) Roadmap was formally turned over on March 26, 2026, during the Philippine Mangrove Conference, marking a significant step in strengthening the protection and sustainable management of coastal ecosystems. Led by the Department of Environment and...
