House Deputy Majority Leader 1-Rider Party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez is prodding local government units (LGUs) to adhere to higher No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) standards. This, after the lawyer-legislator acknowledged the Supreme Court’s (SC) resolution dismissing the consolidated...
Reinforcing its commitment to making life-saving skills accessible to every Filipino, Bell-Kenz Pharma has forged a landmark partnership with the Quezon City government through the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO), making the city the first local government unit...
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has unveiled the official lineup of films competing in its 22nd edition, with nine full-length features and 10 short films set to vie for top honors when the festival returns from August 6 to 16. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the...
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) unveiled the first four official entries to its 52nd edition during the festival 's launch at GH Mall in San Juan on Tuesday. The initial lineup includes "2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7," "Amir," "Haunted Carnival," and "The Greatest Showdown." Produced by...
The central bank is grappling with an “unusual” inflation shock following the historic ₱85 daily minimum wage hike in Metro Manila, though a hyper-aggressive policy response is unlikely, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. On the sidelines of a BSP book...
A movie collaboration between comedy icons Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto now appears almost certain after an accidental social media leak and a surprise exchange of greetings on their rival noontime television shows added to mounting speculation ahead of an expected official announcement. The project,...
A 59-year-old man allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol escaped unharmed after his sport utility vehicle (SUV) slammed into concrete barriers along the eastbound lane of Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City before dawn on Saturday, July 4. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Traffic...
Philippine firms face mounting pressure to adapt to worsening climate risks as recurrent flooding erodes productivity, threatens jobs, and drives businesses to relocate, prompting the World Bank to call for faster investments in resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, as well as renewable...
All minimum wage workers in Metro Manila will receive a P85 increase in their daily wage, the highest increase approved so far according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). DOLE Secretary Francis Tolentino said the increase in the daily wage will benefit around 1.1 minimum wage...
Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc. (PAGSS) has been recognized with three major awards from Air France-KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, highlighting its excellence in safety, passenger service, and operational efficiency. The awards were presented during a recognition ceremony at Man Ho...
Police seized over ₱190,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested a 47-year-old suspect during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cupang, Antipolo City, on Wednesday night, June 24. Operatives from the Antipolo Police Station’s Drug Enforcement Team conducted the entrapment operation at around...
A car caught fire on the northbound lane of the Skyway near the Quezon Avenue exit in Quezon City on Wednesday night, June 24, alarming motorists passing through the area. A video taken by a motorist showed the vehicle engulfed in flames as thick smoke rose from the roadway. Motorists nearby felt...
