BACOLOD CITY – Runner Mark Jaydan Tasoy of Western Visayas shrugged off the pressure and the punishing 34-degree Celsius heat as he struck the first gold medal of the 2026 National PRISAA Games at the Panaad Park and Sports Complex Sunday, May 10. Tasoy, 19, bested his other rivals for his first...
BACOLOD CITY – Unbothered by the summer heat, student-athletes carry the smile this booming metropolis is very much known for as the 2026 National PRISAA Games fire off in various locations here Sunday, May 10. With more than 12,000 participants, composed of athletes, coaches, officials, along...
In an apparent swipe at the current administration, Vice President Sara Duterte criticized leaders who are heavily affected by public criticism, saying officials who react strongly to ordinary citizens are “sensitive, insecure, and afraid,” while also blaming poor governance for rising...
Senator Joel Villanueva has filed a bill seeking to guarantee financial relief for borrowers, depositors, and digital payment users during national emergencies by giving the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) authority to compel banks and other financial institutions to comply with emergency...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said P60 billion has been returned to the state health insurer from the National Treasury, months after the transfer of the agency’s excess funds triggered controversy and legal challenges. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 6,...
Motorists are advised to expect traffic slowdown and road restrictions around the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City on May 17, as the local government implements partial road closures and one-side parking arrangements for the National Age Group Aquathlon 2026. The event is a multi-sport...
LT Group Inc., the conglomerate controlled by tycoon Lucio Tan, expects its banking division to drive earnings to another record this year, offsetting the impact of elevated commodity costs and strained consumer spending fueled by geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. In a briefing, Lucio Tan...
For the second Congress in a row, the House of Representatives has granted final approval to a proposed National Land Use Act. The latest version of the measure, HB No. 8466, was passed on third and final reading during plenary session on Tuesday night, May 6. Deputy Speaker La Union 1st district...
The Philippines and Japan on Tuesday, May 5, formalized plans to deepen their defense ties, including the potential transfer of Abukuma-class destroyer ships and TC-90 patrol aircraft, following a high-level defense ministerial meeting in Makati City. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary...
The Philippine team brought home more than 30 awards from the just concluded 2026 NextGen Olympiad held in Sydney, Australia. The competition drew participants from Mongolia, Romania, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, the Philippines and host Australia. The event was conducted at the...
The proposed National Land Use Act and the amendments to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act are expected to be approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives this week. This, as the 300-plus strong chamber under House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III convenes for...
Signs of stagflation are surfacing in the Philippine economy as it enters the second quarter of 2026, with private sector economists warning of a precarious mix of stalled growth and surging consumer prices. The country’s economic output likely posted only a tepid recovery from the previous...
