Former world No. 1 Sydney Sy Tancontian is optimistic of a fruitful campaign as she headlines the Philippine team in the 2026 Asia-Oceania Sambo Championship slated June 23 to 28 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Tancontian, 26, goes all out for her fourth overall gold medal when she defends her...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is earmarking roughly ₱60 billion in financial assistance and benefit support, accelerating the scheduled pension hike and loosening loan requirements to shield members from an energy-crisis-induced spike in living costs. Robert Joseph M. de Claro, SSS...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, April 15, condemned as “irresponsible and unacceptable” the reported use of cyanide in Ayungin Shoal, warning of serious environmental damage and signaling a possible diplomatic response as it awaits the results of a scientific...
The MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 hits the road on April 29 in Calatagan and no less than the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) has bestowed its recognition on the 14-stage race that features local and foreign teams. “The Philippine Sports Commission [PSC] supports the conduct of...
HYBE revealed on April 15 the final lineup for the 2026 Weverse Con Festival happening on June 6 and 7 at KSPO DOME and the 88 Lawn Field at Olympic Park in Seoul. The final additions to the festival are HYBE artists Zico, ENHYPEN, Soobin of Tomorrow X Together, Le Sserafim and aoen, alongside...
The Figaro Culinary Group Foundation successfully mounted its flagship fundraising event, the Figaro Barako Cup Golf Tournament 2026, held on March 17, 2026, at the prestigious Valley Golf & Country Club (North Course) in Antipolo, Rizal. Building on the momentum of last year’s Sama-Sama Fun Run...
Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Tuesday, April 14, pushed back against allegations in the impeachment case, with legal counsel Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. branding accuser Ramil Madriaga as the “weakest link.” In a statement, Panelo said the Vice President’s defense has been...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, April 14, noted a decline in repatriation requests from non-overseas Filipino workers (non-OFWs) following the recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, signaling a temporary easing of tensions in the Middle East. In its latest update,...
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday, April 13, urged sustained diplomacy and restraint following recent developments in the Middle East, while welcoming a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
The Quezon City government, in partnership with Gaming Library, is expanding All aBOARD Expo 2026 beyond a gaming convention into a platform for learning, creativity, and cultural engagement. Mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative underscores the city’s goal of providing accessible spaces that...
It’s not just BINI who made waves at Coachella 2026. There was another Pinay there. Sophia Laforteza made history as she performed at the Coachella Music Festival 2026 with international girl group KATSEYE , marking a major milestone for Filipino representation on one of the world’s biggest...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, April 13, emphasized the urgency of addressing the literacy crisis in the Philippines, calling on Filipino families to strengthen reading habits as the country marks Buwan ng Panitikang Filipino. In a video message, Duterte described literature not merely as...
