If the first half of 2026 has proven anything, it 's that albums are having another moment. While streaming still rewards the quick dopamine hit of standalone singles, this year 's best records have reminded listeners that the album remains music 's greatest storytelling format....
A 10-year-old boy died after being run over by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) while playing along Alanganahaw Street in Barangay Balingasa, Quezon City, on Friday night, July 3. The child was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The 55 year old driver was taken into police...
The government is looking to include 5,059 priority programs and projects (PAPs), with an investment requirement of almost ₱4.03 trillion, in the proposed 2027 national budget to sustain public investments, especially in infrastructure as well as social development. According to the Department of...
The SexBomb Girls added another milestone to their celebrated comeback after receiving the Gay Icon of the Year award during White Party Manila: Reignite on June 27. Held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, the event marked the return of one of the country 's biggest Pride celebrations...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Schools Division Superintendent Sheryll Gayola credited the orderly start of School Year 2026–2027 to the city’s strategic deployment of police and traffic personnel, which ensured safety and order across public school campuses. The local...
As students across the country gear up for another school year, content creator Esnyr Ranollo has brought back his viral school-themed YouTube series with a brand-new episode, "First Day High." The latest installment premiered on June 14 and taps into the familiar excitement, awkwardness, and...
As school year 2026–2027 begins, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said parents are being engaged in anti-bullying discussions under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to identify and prevent bullying among children. DSWD Assistant Secretary Elaine Fallarcuna of...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has deployed 1,612 police officers to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of students, teachers, school personnel, parents, and the commuting public during class opening on Monday, June 8. “As we welcome another...
Students returning to school this week may get a break from the persistent rains as the southwest monsoon or “habagat” is expected to temporarily weaken in the coming days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, June 7. PAGASA...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) will establish 1,399 police assistance desks across the province for the opening of classes on June 8. Pangasinan PPO information officer Police Capt. Aileen Catugas said the assistance desks will be situated near schools and...
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is closely monitoring big retail stores in the province to ensure that prices of school supplies and other commodities remain at acceptable levels, an official said Thursday. Krystle Jade Bato, DTI spokesperson and...
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Caraga region declared all systems go for the opening of School Year 2026-2027 on June 8, with 33,637 teaching personnel, 22,674 classrooms, and over P1 billion in Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) allocated for elementary...
