The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised the public to expect delays in the release of newly issued passports, citing logistical and supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, April 8, the DFA said passport applications filed...
Hailee Steinfeld is stepping into her most exciting role yet: mom. The Hollywood star has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with husband Josh Allen . After months of keeping things relatively low-key, the couple confirmed the big news in a touching announcement that instantly sent social media...
Motorists traveling between Tarlac City and Cabanatuan City are set to benefit from faster and more efficient trips following the opening of a new segment of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) on Tuesday, March 31, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said....
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, March 27, said it is time for hospitals to "break down" charges, as some private hospitals are considering increasing fees due to rising fuel and operating costs. DOH spokesperson Dr. Albert Domingo said hospitals should itemize expenses rather than...
Global singer-songwriter SHAUN, who has amassed over 1.9 billion cumulative streams worldwide and currently has 2.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, released his new pre-release single “Diary” on Feb. 10. “Diary” marks the third pre-release single leading up to SHAUN’s upcoming EP,...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto made it to Time Magazine’s 2025 TIME100 Next list of the world’s most influential rising stars for his push for good governance. The magazine placed the 36-year-old mayor under the “Leaders” category. The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG), a coalition of local...
Ten Philippine companies, including conglomerates Ayala Corp. and SM Investments Corp., made it to TIME Magazine and Statista’s World 's Best Companies 2025 list, which measures employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency. The list, which includes 1,000 companies...
More Filipinos are securing regular employment as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ramps up programs aimed at expanding access to quality jobs and enhancing workforce readiness. DOLE said its sustained efforts to expand employment opportunities contributed to the country’s improved...
Only Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and Globe Telecom, both members of the Zobel-led Ayala Group, made it to TIME Magazine’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025, a list of the top global leaders in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The inclusion of Globe (No. 451) and ALI...
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office is reassessing their deployment strategies to comply with the five-minute response time set by the national headquarters. Negros Oriental police spokesperson Police Lt. Stephen Polinar said the aim is to improve police visibility and...
BACOLOD CITY – Police Col. Joeresty Coronica, Bacolod police director, said that the five-minute police response time set by the national headquarters is achievable in this highly-urbanized city. Coronica said that the Bacolod City Police Office is aligned with the directive of Police Gen....
The North just got a lot more exciting! Tech enthusiasts, adventure seekers, families, and content creators now have a thrilling new reason to visit SM North EDSA. Space and Time Cube+, an immersive, futuristic museum, has officially opened its newest branch on the 5th floor of The Block. After...
