President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic team is adopting a sober yet aggressive posture on the Philippines ' macroeconomic outlook, mobilizing a state-led fiscal catch-up program to counter stalling growth and stubborn inflation. Budget Secretary Kim Robert de Leon told reporters on the...
CANDON CITY — Alyssa Solomon sparked an epic second-set comeback, Alyssa Valdez took control down the stretch, but Alas Pilipinas still fell short against a gritty Australian side, 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-25, 11-15, for its first loss in the 2026 AVC Women 's Volleyball Cup here at the...
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...
Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels tested their combined readiness with international partners at sea, executing critical formation exercises while en route to the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2026 in Hawaii, the world 's largest international maritime...
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...
With the opening of School Year 2026-2027 just around the corner, the Department of Education (DepEd) has rolled out new guidelines designed to help schools sustain learning during emergencies without compromising the safety and well-being of learners and education workers. Under DepEd Order No....
CANDON CITY – Reigning champion Vietnam kicked off its title defense in a rousing fashion after hacking out a 25-3, 25-15, 25-14 win over Lebanon for its first win in the 2026 AVC Women 's Volleyball Cup at the Candon City Arena Saturday, June 6 here. The Vietnamese immediately imposed their...
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...
The Quezon City government will kick off its Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 6, with a 5-kilometer community run along Tomas Morato to promote inclusion, equality, and solidarity. Organized by the Quezon City Rainbow Pride Council and RUNRIO Inc. in partnership with the city government,...
The outbreak of the Middle East conflict, which resulted in disruptions to the global oil supply and caused the sharp increase in the price of crude oil per barrel, has profoundly altered the Philippines’ approach to energy security. The fragility of the country’s energy security—due largely...
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...
