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NABUKING ng investigative report ng  Rappler si Leyte Representative at dating House Speaker Martin Romualdez sa isang multi-milyong dolyar na bahay sa Cádiz, Spain. Ayon sa Rappler, ang nasabing ari-arian — kilala bilang Villa Kabila — ay isang 2,019-square-meter na bahay na may hindi bababa sa 16 kuwarto at malaking swimming pool. Ito’y nakatayo sa dalawang magkadugtong na lote na …

PINURI ng dating kinatawan ng Filipinas sa Taiwan at beteranong political strategist na si Lito Banayo si Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco dahil sa kanyang integridad matapos nitong isapubliko ang mga detalye ng kontrobersiyal na mga transaksiyon sa budget ni Leyte Representative at House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Base sa naka-post sa kanyang kolum sa Manila Standard, inilarawan ni Banayo si Tiangco …

A new benchmark in home and building retail is set to begin on January 16, 2026, as ACE Builders opens its largest store in Asia at SM City Baliwag. Covering over 6,000 square meters, this newest branch is the most expansive ACE store to date, offering a wide and complete range of construction supplies, home improvement products, and lifestyle essentials—all …

MAGANDANG ARAW po sa mga suki at solid users ng Krystall Herbal Oil. Ang promo ng ating Krystall Herbal Oil na 500 ml ay hanggang January 31 na lang po (30% discount). Ano pa ang hinihintay ninyo pumunta na sa pinakamalapit na clinic sa inyong lugar. Maraming Salamat po😊😍

MAYNILA — Binatikos nitong Miyerkoles ni dating Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez ang mga ulat na nag-uugnay sa kanya sa umano’y pagbili ng ari-arian gamit ang pamilya Discaya bilang ‘front’. Ayon sa kanyang abogado, walang kinalaman o kaalaman ang dating Speaker sa nasabing deal at tinawag itong “outright baseless”. “With reference to recent news reports linking former Speaker Ferdinand Martin …

THIS February, SM Supermalls brings together two of the most joyful occasions of the season—Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day—for a month-long celebration that’s all about love, luck, and unforgettable experiences. Welcome the Year of the Horse with festive finds, romantic moments, and prosperity-filled activities designed to make every visit extra meaningful! Young Asian couple eating dinner together Chinese baby …

WITH the Southeast Asian (SEA) Open Short Track Speed Skating trophy’s Philippine return, SM hopes the country’s success at the international derby captures a crucial window of opportunity to further enrich local skating talent. Designed as an entry-level international competition, the SEA Trophy gives young and emerging skaters the opportunity to compete, learn, and gain exposure on a friendly yet …

Quezon City — Hotel Sogo concluded the inaugural run of SOGO Dance Revolution, a nationwide dance competition that brought together live performance and digital engagement, with Ride Safe Crew emerging as the overall champion. The grand finals gathered hotel executives, media partners, invited guests, and supporters to witness performances from seven finalist dance crews selected from hundreds of online submissions …

Manila, Philippines – The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called today for urgent national reforms following the government’s recent revision of economic growth targets for 2026–2028. The government now projects 5–6% growth in 2026, rising to 6–7% by 2028, citing the lingering impact of the DPWH flood-control corruption scandal and global trade uncertainties. FFCCCII warned …

With great pride, we congratulate Rigel R. Gomez, President of BauerTek Farmaceutical Technologies Corporation, on his recognition as a 2025 Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leaders Winner by the ACES Awards. This prestigious honor reflects his visionary leadership, passion for innovation, and significant impact on the pharmaceutical and scientific community. Under his leadership, BauerTek has become a world-class research, development, and …

In its continuing efforts to promote smart and climate-resilient agricultural solutions, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) SOCCSKSARGEN, through Project SARAi (Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines), conducted an orientation for LGU Carmen Cotabato. The activity was graced by Honorable Mayor Rogelio Taliño, key LGU officials, and technical staff involved in agricultural planning and …

Continuing the momentum of the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) held in Laoag City, the Department of Science and Technology–Ilocos Region (DOST–Ilocos), in partnership with the Department of Education Region I, brought the MAGHANDA for Kids program to the 3rd Mangidaulo Rehiyon Uno: Regional Learners’ Convergence in Bolinao, Pangasinan. The program aimed to strengthen disaster risk reduction …

MALAKI ang pagsisisi ng kontraktor na si Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya sa ginawang pagpapangalan sa mga sangkot sa kontrobersiyal na flood control projects dahil silang mga contractor ang  nalaglag sa isyu habang nananatiling ‘untouchables’ ang mga sangkot na politiko. “Politicians escape and we pay price,” ito ang mariing hinanakit ni Curlee Discaya nang makapanayam ng isang source at sinabing isinakripisyo nila …

“WTA 125 Manila. Handa na kami!” ITO ang tiniyak kahapon ng mga organizer kaugnay ng mga paghahanda para sa Philippine Women’s Open, ang kauna-unahang torneo ng Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) sa bansa, na gaganapin mula Enero 26 hanggang 31 sa bagong kumpuning Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. “Ikinagagalak namin ang pakikipagtuwang sa Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) at sa Philippine Tennis Association …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., welcomed Cagayan Provincial Governor Edgar Aglipay for a courtesy visit, reaffirming a shared commitment to harness science, technology, and innovation (STI) as key drivers of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth in the province. The meeting also brought together DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. …

Mula sa pagho-host ng kauna-unahang FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup sa tulong ng matibay na suporta ng Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) hanggang sa pagkamit ng unang Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) gold medal sa women’s football, ipinakita ng Philippine Football Federation (PFF) ang lumalawak nitong impluwensya sa rehiyon at ang determinasyon nitong bumuo ng pangmatagalang pamana sa football. Noong 2025, …

BILANG bahagi ng temang “New Year, New Beer,” inilunsad ng San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) ang pinakabagong inobasyon nito ngayong 2026—ang San Miguel Mango Yuzu, isang refreshing alcoholic beverage na dinisenyo para sa modernong panlasa ng mga Pilipino. Ang San Miguel Mango Yuzu ay may 5% alcohol content at gumagamit ng Belgian-style wheat beer bilang base. Pinagsasama nito ang tamis …

MAGSISIMULA ang mga opisyal ng sports sa Pilipinas ng operational testing sa mga bagong-renovate na tennis court ng Rizal Memorial Tennis Center sa Lunes, Enero 12, dalawang linggo bago ganapin ang makasaysayang Philippine Women’s Open (PWO). Sa loob ng susunod na tatlong araw, magtatapat-tapat ang mga nangungunang babaeng tennis players ng bansa para sa national ranking points at isang minimithing …

SA PATULOY na kampanya ng Philippine National Police–Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG), sa pamumuno ni PBGeneral Hansel M. Marantan, direktor ng HPG, laban sa pandaraya at ilegal na transaksyon ng mga sasakyang de-motor, ay nagresulta sa pagbawi ng isang pampasaherong sasakyan sa pamamagitan ng kusang-loob na pagsuko sa Bulacan Provincial Highway Patrol Team (PHPT). Isang residente ng San Miguel, Bulacan ang …

By Joy Calvar, DOST Gates Program Representatives from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) gathered from December 2 to 4, 2025, for the “Collaborate, Translate, Transform” seminar-writeshop to strengthen the department’s capacity to turn research and data into bankable project proposals and evidence-informed policies. Conducted in collaboration with UNDP Philippines, UP-NCPAG, and NRCP, the initiative aims to harness DOST’s …

  QUEZON CITY, Philippines – A Hotel Sogo Santolan employee, Mr. Raymond Tobasco, discovered a substantial sum of lost cash amounting to more than Php 400,000 inside a guest room on Friday, December 5, 2025, and promptly returned it to its rightful owner. At approximately 8:40 AM, Mr. Tobasco, a room guide, found a grey body bag containing the cash …

BUMALIK sa Pilipinas ang ika-45 Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track Championships matapos ang 31 taon, na gaganapin sa bagong Tagaytay City CT Velodrome, kung saan 12 bansa na ang kumpirmadong lalahok sa mga kompetisyong nakatakda mula Marso 25 hanggang 31. “Tatlong dekada na ang nakalipas mula nang huling mag-host ang bansa ng Asian track championships—1995 iyon, sa dating Amoranto Velodrome …

ALINSUNOD sa malawakang kampanya ng pamahalaan para sa sports tourism, pangungunahan ng Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) at National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) ang pagdaraos ng Philippine leg ng 2026 Asian Tour Series sa susunod na buwan. Gaganapin ang internasyonal na torneo sa maayos at kilalang Wack Wack Golf and Country Club sa Mandaluyong City mula Pebrero 5 hanggang …

The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) meaningfully closed the year 2025 through its Year-End Program held on December 18–19, 2025, at EM Royalle Hotel and Beach Resort in Taboc, San Juan, La Union. The two-day activity brought together employees not only to celebrate the year’s accomplishments but also to reflect, give back, and prepare for …

ISLAND NG BORACAY, Malay, Aklan — Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng ika-70 anibersaryo ng Lalawigan ng Aklan, nakipagtambalan ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Aklan sa Liquid Events upang idaos ang Boracay Platinum International Open Water Swim Race sa Marso 7–8, 2026. Sa pangunguna nina Gobernador Jose Enrique M. Miraflores at Provincial Assessor Kokoy B. Soguilon, ang makasaysayang kaganapang pampalakasan ay gaganapin …