The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has approved a special national prayer beginning Pentecost Sunday, May 31, as it calls for enlightenment, conversion and renewal amid a nation that “stands at a difficult crossroads.” The prayer was approved during the CBCP Permanent...
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the measure seeking to declare National Election Day a regular holiday, as opposed to a special non-working holiday. Given penultimate passage in the chamber during plenary session Wednesday night, May 20 via simple voice vote (ayes vs....
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is tracking three motorcycle riders who were allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident at the corner C.P. Garcia Avenue and Masinsinan Street in Barangay UP Campus, Quezon City, at 3:51 a.m. on May 16. Initial investigation showed that the 58-year-old...
Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special nonworking days in May and June 2026 in Batangas, Cagayan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Occidental, and Quezon Province to allow residents to fully participate in important historical and cultural celebrations. Proclamation No. 1241 designates...
Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Brian Yamsuan is urging the House of Representatives to prioritize the passage of a bill providing a comprehensive and affordable framework for early detection and intervention services for children on the autism spectrum and other kids with special needs. Yamsuan...
Dante Ang, the former special envoy for international public relations, passed away, his family said on Tuesday night, May 5. "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our dad, Dr. Dante A. Ang," Joanna Ang said in a Facebook post. His wake begins on Wednesday, May 6, at the...
Korean-Canadian actor Ahn Hyo-seop and multi-platinum recording artist Khalid are set to release a collaborative single titled “Something Special,” marking a cross-genre partnership between K-pop and U.S. R&B. Scheduled for release on May 22, the track is produced by Woo “Rainstone” Rhee,...
President Marcos has declared May 6 to 8 as special non-working days in Lapu-Lapu City and municipality of Cordova in Cebu to give way to the country 's hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
TOKYO, Japan - Just spoke to comedian Alex Calleja before he boarded his flight back to Manila after a string of back-to-back shows in Nagoya, Gotemba, and Saitama. Don’t worry—you don’t need to fly to the Land of the Rising Sun to catch his set. If you haven’t checked your Netflix lately,...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in 13 municipalities and cities in the country. Through separate proclamations, Marcos declared the holidays allowing residents to celebrate their local festivals and anniversaries. Under Proclamation No. 1224, signed on April 20, the President...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in May for Pulilan town and Butuan City to celebrate their respective festivals. Under Proclamation No. 1213, Marcos declared May 14 as a special non-working day in Pulilan, Bulacan, in observance of the town’s Kneeling Carabao Festival....
The Philippine government has pushed back against a United States (US) probe, asserting that its labor and trade policies neither enable forced labor nor disadvantage American businesses. In an April 14 position paper seen by Manila Bulletin, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary...
