Minimum wage workers in the private sector may receive a ₱200 daily wage hike as the House of Representatives approved House Bill 11376, or the Wage Hike for Minimum Workers Act, on its third and final reading on Wednesday, June 4. “Upon the effectivity of this Act, the daily rate of all minimum wage workers…
In a decisive move against corruption, the National Bureau of Investigation-Organized and Transnational Crime Division (NBI-OTCD), led by director Jaime B. Santiago, arrested two individuals in Guagua, Pampanga, for robbery through extortion. The suspects, identified as Wyeth Navalles y Lara and Leila Navalles y Lara, were taken into custody following a complaint that triggered the…
Authorities from the National Bureau of Investigation’s Organized and Transnational Crimes Division (NBI-OTCD), working under the direction of NBI director Jaime B. Santiago, in coordination with the Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit (BI-FSU), successfully apprehended a Korean fugitive in Malate, Manila. The fugitive, identified as Kim Yooshik, also known by the alias Kim Yoosik,…
(Photo courtesy of GMA Network) After nearly three months of intense moments, friendships, and unforgettable twists since its premiere on March 9, the countdown is nearly over. In just a few days, viewers will finally witness history unfold as the first-ever Kapuso-Kapamilya duo could be crowned Big Winner. In the June 3 episode, Big Brother…
Barangay Commonwealth council member and representatives receives KWIK Multi-Insect Killer to support the barangay’s dengue prevention efforts. As dengue cases rise sharply in Quezon City, KWIK Multi-Insect Killer has taken immediate action by launching a targeted education and product distribution campaign in Barangay Commonwealth. This effort is part of a larger initiative by KWIK to…
OSAKA, JAPAN – In a groundbreaking cultural showcase, the Philippines has unveiled the world’s first-ever live performance façade at Expo 2025 Osaka—brought to life by the world-renowned Ballet Philippines. Until June 15, visitors to the Philippine Pavilion will be treated to a one-of-a-kind spectacle as dancers perform behind the Pavilion’s iconic woven panels. This dynamic…
Tourism secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has assured the South Korean community that the Philippine government is fully committed to the safety of tourists, especially its largest group of foreign visitors. In light of recent concerns, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is stepping up its efforts to protect travelers and maintain South Korea’s confidence in the…
Philippine mangoes officially land in Italy in a bid to win over Italian consumers in this undated photo. The Department of Agriculture on Monday (June 2, 2025) said the maiden mango export to the European country would send a positive signal to the entire mango industry. (Photo courtesy of DA) Philippine mangoes have officially entered…
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Special Operations Group-Strike Force head Gabriel Go updates media on the no contact apprehension policy (NCAP) during a press conference at the Land Transportation Office headquarters in Quezon City on Monday (June 2, 2025). Go said the NCAP will continue despite the postponement of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA)…
Filipino Ernest John “EJ” Obiena (center) poses with the other podium finishers in men’s pole vault at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea on May 31, 2025. Obiena won the event for the third time. (Photo from EJ Obiena Instagram) Filipino pole vault sensation Ernest John “EJ” Obiena soared to his third…