MATINDING pinabulaanan ni dating Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda ang paratang na mayron siyang kinaalaman sa “insertion special provision” ng 2024 National Budget na naging basehan ng masalimuot na pagkuha ng bilyon-bilyong peso mula sa mga ‘Government Owned and Controlled Corporations’ (GOCC) o mga korporasyong pag-aari at kuntrulado ng gubiyerno gaya ng Philippine Health Insurance Corporation o PhilHealth.  Ang paratang …

Volunteers man the SM Foundation’s Mobile Clinic, providing assistance to patients undergoing electrocardiograms (ECGs) and X-ray procedures. Sharing the same mission of bringing quality healthcare closer to communities, SM Foundation, Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL), and Columban College collaborated on a medical mission in Olongapo City.  Serving more than 1,500 patients, the collaboration provided a range of services, including …

The SM Holiday Job Fair + Skills e-Hub officially opens at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall with national and local leaders in attendance. PASAY CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of Filipinos explored new career opportunities today as the SM Holiday Job Fair + Skills e-Hub opened at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, in partnership with the Office …

MALUGOD na tinanggap ng abogado at tagapagtaguyod ng karapatang pantao na si Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada III ang desisyon ng Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) Board of Medicine na ituloy ang pormal na imbestigasyon sa kasong administratibo laban sa mga opisyal ng Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. na sina Dr. Luis Raymond Go at Dr. Viannely Berwyn Flores dahil sa umano’y hindi marangal at …

FAKE NEWS ang Memorandum Circular 47 na nagsasabing walang pasok sa mga tanggapan ng gobyerno sa buong bansa sa 26 at 29 Disyembre 2025. Inihayag ito ni Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, bilang isang maagap na aksiyon sakaling kumalat ang naturang dokumento na aniya’y peke. Nakasaad sa pekeng memo na ang dahilan ng sinasabing deklarasyon sa suspensiyon ng pasok ng mga …

NAGHAIN ng reklamo ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sa Office of the Ombudsman laban sa ilang barangay officials sa Iloilo City na sinabing sangkot sa anomalya ng ‘pagkakaltas’ ng cash aid sa ilalim ng Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) ng DSWD. Nagtungo si DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian sa Ombudsman para magsampa ng administrative complaints, kabilang …

MISMONG si Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Vigor Mendoza ang humiling sa Insurance Commission (IC) na panatilihin ang dating sistema ng paseguro sa mga pasahero ng pampublikong sasakyan sa ilalim ng Passenger Personal Accident Insurance (PPAI). Sa apat na pahinang liham ni Vigor kay IC Commissioner Reynaldo Regalado, may petsang 4 Disyembre 2025, ang pagkakaroon ng dalawang …

The holiday season is here, and if you’re looking for the perfect presents for the tech lovers in your life, Cyberzone has you covered. From cutting-edge smartphones to immersive audio gear and creator-approved cameras, this year’s lineup brings together the best of innovation, style, and performance. Here are the Top 5 Tech Gifts to elevate your Christmas gifting. — ## …

The holidays are here, and nothing makes the season brighter than finding the perfect gift for the people you love. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or looking to splurge a little, SM Supermalls has curated a special Holiday Gift Guide filled with thoughtful picks for every personality. From moms and dads to your ates and kuyas, pet parents, gamers, …

Executives Shaking Hands. SM Supermalls and VFS Global leaders seal the partnership with a handshake during the MOA Signing at SM Supermalls Headquarters. Left to Right: Mr. Royston Cabunag, SM Supermalls AVP for Government Services Express, Mr. Steven Tan, SM Supermalls President, Mr. Atul Lall, VFS Global Regional Head for North Asia and Mr. Syed Shahen Shah, VFS Global Country …

The growing popularity of traditional handloom-woven textiles has placed Filipino weavers at a critical crossroads. Their designs, heritage, and livelihoods are increasingly threatened not only by printed and machine-made replicas but also by unfair market access, lack of intellectual property protection, and limited recognition of their rights as artists, cultural bearers, and workers. While counterfeit fabrics dilute authenticity and deceive …

CITY OF MALOLOS — Nearly 300 racers across the country and from abroad convened for another adrenaline-fueled installment of Lakbike Turismo: Lakbike Festival Teban 7 – Enduro Race, a premier downhill competition held last Sunday, December 7, on the rugged trails of Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, sealing the town’s reputation as one of the adventure and eco-sports destination in Luzon.  Organized …

Every holiday season, Araneta City comes alive with its beloved Christmas traditions, including the giant Christmas tree, the life-sized Belen, the fun-filled Fiesta Carnival, and festive mall décor and sales that attract families and friends. Apart from these, the City of Firsts also offers another holiday tradition: the well-loved Parolan bazaar near EDSA. The annual holiday attraction transforms the Farmers …

PINAIIMBESTIGAHAN ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ang pagkakasama ng Stronghold insurance consortium sa Passenger Personal Accident Insurance (PPAI) para sa mga public utility vehicles (PUVs) kahit hindi ito nakapagsumite ng mga required documents sa itinakdang deadline ng ahensiya. Batay sa ipinalabas na Circular Letter ng Insurance  Commission na pirmado ni Commissioner Reynaldo Regalado, ang mga aplikante para …

BALIWAG, Bulacan — Long before the speeches began and the applause filled the halls, a quiet realization settled over the delegates of the 29th National Press Congress: In an age drowning in misinformation, their calling has never been more vital. Held on December 3–4, 2025 at The Greenery in Baliwag, Bulacan, this year’s gathering of the Publishers Association of the …

Through the coordination of DOST-CALABARZON, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of the City of Santa Rosa hosted a successful benchmarking activity on December 3, 2025. The event was attended by officials and representatives from various DOST regional and provincial offices. This activity is a key component of the project “Empowering Communities through SMART Roadmaps and Technologies,” spearheaded by DOST-CAR. Its …

As part of the nationwide 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), the Department of Science and Technology Region 02 successfully conducted its advocacy program “Mentoring Change: MOVE Forward to End Violence Against Women” on December 4, 2025, at the DOST R02 Conference Room. The event gathered a diverse audience—including representatives from partner agencies, DOST R02 staff, …

ISANG makasaysayang partnership ang inilunsad kamakailan upang isama ang Indigenous People (IP) usa local rice supply chain sa Siapo Elementary School sa Barangay Pinagturilan, Occidental Mindoro — na nagpapakita na ang paglago at makabuluhang pag-unlad ay maaaring maging reyalidad kapag ang ahensiya ng pamahalaan at ang komunidad ay nagkaisa. Ang paglagda ng Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  sa pagitan ng National …

PATAY ang isang babae matapos barilin ng lalaking sinabing inalok niyang bumili ng ilegal na droga, sa lungsod ng Antipolo, lalawigan ng Rizal, nitong Miyerkoles, 3 Disyembre. Ayon kay P/Lt. Col. Mark Henry Garcia, hepe ng Antipolo CPS, naganap ang insidente kahapon ng umaga sa Purok 5, Zone 8, Brgy. Cupang, sa nabanggit na lungsod. Aniya, inalok ng biktima ang …

WALANG BUHAY nang matagpuan ang isang lalaki sa loob ng isang kotse sa Brgy. Efigenio Lizares, lungsod ng Talisay, lalawigan ng Negros Occidental, nitong Martes, 2 Disyembre. Ayon kay P/Maj. Rhazl Jim Jocson, deputy chief ng Talisay CPS, tinatayang nasa edad 25 hanggang 30 anyos ang biktimang hubad baro at nakasuot ng pulang short pants. Ani Jocson, nakita ng may-ari …

PATAY ang isang lalaking nakikipag-inuman sa tabing kalsada matapos barilin sa ulo, nitong Miyerkoles ng umaga, 3 Disyembre, sa lungsod ng Pasay. Nagawa pang madala sa Pasay City General Hospital ang biktimang kinilalang si alyas Arvin, residente sa Brgy. 184, Maricaban, sa naturang lungsod. Samantala, patuloy na pinaghahanap ng mga awtoridad ang suspek na kinilalang si alyas Markandre, 18 anyos, …

TATLONG indibiduwal ang iniulat na sugatan matapos tupukin ng apoy ang isang cargo vessel na nakahimpil sa Manila North Harbor sa Moriones, Tondo, sa lungsod ng Maynila, nitong Miyerkoles ng gabi, 3 Disyembre. Ayon sa Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), nagsimula ang sunog sa loob ng engine room ng barko dakong 7:16 ng gabi at mabilis na itinaas sa ikalawang …

NAGHAIN ng reklamo si dating Liga ng mga Barangay Manila president Leilani Lacuna, na kapatid ni dating Mayor Maria Sheilah “Honey” Lacuna, ng graft at grave misconduct sa Office of the Ombudsman laban kay Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, at 13 iba pa, nitong Martes ng umaga. Sa press conference, sinabi ni Lacuna, ang …

PINAGHALONG ispiritwal at panlipunan ang konsepto ng awiting kinanta ni Janah Kristine Zaplan, ang O Panginoon, Pangunahan Mo Ang Pagbabago na nilikha ni Ricky Rivera ng Artikulo Onse Band. Ipinarinig ng Cum Laude graduate sa Airline International Aviation College ang awiting kontra-korapsiyon na nagpapaalala sa publiko na manatiling vigilant at ‘wag kalimutan ang totoong isyu. Ani Janah ikinatuwa niya ang pagkapili sa kanya para kumanta ng O …