The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) stated that approximately 1.2 million minimum wage workers will receive a daily minimum wage increase of P50. The increase was unanimously approved by the NCR Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) through wage order No. 26. The increase is set to take effect on July 18 immediately…
The Senate has expressed openness to increasing transparency in the bicameral deliberations on the national budget, welcoming proposals to make the proceedings more accessible to the public, Senate secretary Renato Bantug Jr. said on Monday. This comes as the Marcos administration’s economic team finalizes the proposed national budget for 2026, pegged at ₱6.793 trillion. The…
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Monday that he intends to apply for the position of Ombudsman, which will soon be vacated by incumbent Samuel Martires, who is scheduled to retire on July 27, marking the end of his constitutionally mandated seven-year term. Remulla confirmed that he is preparing the necessary requirements for his…
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has formally ruled out running for any elective position in the 2028 elections, saying he intends to focus solely on his duties during his final term in office. “2028, hindi ako tatakbo. Ngayon pa lang sinasabi ko na sa inyo. Kaya malaya akong gawin kung anong tingin ko ang tama,”…
The Fast & Furious franchise may be shifting into overdrive with its next and possibly final installment, and Filipino fans could soon see the action race straight into their own backyard. At a recent appearance at FuelFest in Los Angeles, Vin Diesel made headlines after revealing his dream conditions for Fast & Furious 11, the…
The once-thriving fish markets around Taal Lake have been plunged into uncertainty following a whistleblower’s explosive claim that the bodies of missing “sabungeros,” or cockfighting enthusiasts, were dumped into the lake years ago. The whistleblower, in an interview with the Senate Committee on Public Order, alleged that victims abducted in connection with the high-profile “sabungeros”…
Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) ruled that the mayorship of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is “undoubtedly Chinese” hence her mayorship is “void.” Judge Liwliwa S. Hidalgo-Bucu of Manila RTC Branch 34 released a 67-page quo warranto decision that states that Guo Hua Ping and dismissed Mayor Alice Guo are the same person. “Respondent…
All stills from The Tiny Chef Show/YouTube The Tiny Chef Show may have been relatively unknown to many at first, but its recent cancellation has caused a surprising wave of emotion online. The stop-motion animated series aired on Nickelodeon starting in 2022 and quickly earned critical acclaim, winning multiple nominations and awards including Children’s and…
The Northern Samar provincial government is exploring a partnership with Tres Medica Inc., a private healthcare provider, to establish dialysis centers in the province. Jhon Allen Berbon, head of the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO), announced on Monday that the focus has shifted to the healthcare sector, with discussions underway to bring…
Image: Cats of Satori/Facebook Several community cats have gone missing from DMCI Homes’ Satori Residences in Pasig City, sparking concern among residents and animal welfare groups. The volunteer group Cats of Satori reported that a total of 13 cats — Lucy, Pia, Abner, Darcy, Albus, FC, Bella, Luna, Ginger, Pearl, Atlas, Hershey and Carrot —…