The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed a tax evasion complaint against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, his wife, and an associate. Roque claims the case is politically motivated, intended to harass allies of former President Duterte.
The Philippines is experiencing extreme heat, leading to dried-up rice fields in Cotabato, while the weather bureau forecasts continued hot and humid conditions with chances of rain. Authorities are ramping up El Niño preparations, especially in Western Visayas, to mitigate its effects.
The University of the Philippines has called on the public to withhold judgment regarding the presence of students Alyssa Alano and Maureen Santuyo in underserved communities, following their deaths in a clash in Negros on April 19.
The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines is finalizing draft amendments it wants Congress to make to the oil deregulation law and plans to submit the proposed changes to lawmakers soon.
Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. made his final visit to the Western Command, presiding over a Change of Command Ceremony.
MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies will continue to bring hot and humid weather across most of the Philippines on Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
MANILA, Philippines – One complaint received by the Senate ethics committee was found sufficient in form and substance, panel head Sen. JV Ejercito said on Tuesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Office of the Solicitor General are considering a punitive action against the operator of the fire-hit Navotas…
Warm and generally fair weather is forecast to continue across the Visayas region of the Philippines from April 28 to May 2, with only isolated rainshowers anticipated.
Authorities in Benguet, Philippines, are investigating a toxic spill in the Amburayan River that led to a fish kill on April 25, alarming local residents.
Nearly half of the fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill in Navotas City, Philippines, has been put out, but officials cannot yet provide a timeline for its complete extinguishment.
The main power supplier in Catanduanes, Philippines, Sunwest Water and Electric Co. (SUWECO), is at risk of shutting down its diesel generators due to fuel supply constraints, potentially leading to province-wide power outages.
MANILA, Philippines — While it is good to have electric power subsidies for senior citizens and lifeline users, along with support for clean energy, the costs needed for these advocacies should not…
A Deputy Minority Leader in the Philippines has urged authorities to consider a comprehensive approach to the oil shock, including reforms for the Philippine National Oil Company, beyond just amending the oil deregulation law.
The Philippines is recognized as a strong performer in pension coverage across Asia, according to OECD data, indicating more workers are entering formal social protection. However, concerns about the long-term viability of the pension system persist.
Over 67,000 indigent senior citizens in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, have received their first-quarter social pension for the year, as part of government support for vulnerable elderly residents.
Multiple areas across the Philippines, including Cavite City, Puerto Princesa, and Dagupan, are experiencing "danger" level heat indexes, with temperatures soaring between 42°C and 46°C. Authorities have issued alerts as the extreme heat continues to affect various regions.
Oil companies in the Philippines are implementing another round of price rollbacks, providing relief to motorists as diesel prices continue a downward trend.