As more Filipinos look for practical ways to preserve and grow wealth, gold ownership is becoming increasingly flexible—giving buyers more choices on how to build value according to their financial goals and capacity. While smaller gold pieces remain a popular starting point for first-time buyers, growing interest in higher-weight formats highlights a shift in how…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visits Obando, Bulacan on Thursday (May 21, 2026), where thousands of families received assistance under the Bawat Bayan Makikinabang Program. Government initiatives this week centered on delivering faster public assistance, modernizing infrastructure, and ensuring economic stability nationwide. (Photo from PBBM’s Facebook) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sustained the administration’s push for…
The collapsed section of the Baguio-Bontoc Road in Barangay Caliking, Atok, Benguet, undergoes repair works. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has instructed the DPWH-Cordillera to install early warning devices for the safety of motorists and commuters. (Screengrab from DPWH video) After nearly a year of bottlenecks, safety concerns, and growing frustration from motorists, rehabilitation work has…
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is moving to strengthen its presence in Siargao following growing concerns over crimes and alleged misconduct involving foreign visitors, signaling a tougher stance on immigration enforcement in one of the country’s top island destinations. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado met Friday with local government officials and law enforcement authorities to…
The Philippines’ push to strengthen its basketball future gained fresh momentum after two international standouts officially became Filipino citizens, opening the door for them to represent the country in major competitions. Basketball players Malick Diouf and Elizabeth Means secured Filipino citizenship after their respective naturalization measures officially lapsed into law, marking another milestone in efforts…
Smoke billows from the Navotas sanitary landfill on April 26, 2026). Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David on Friday (May 1) issued an Oratio Imperata to pray for an end to the fire, which has been ongoing since April 10 and has severely polluted mMetro Manila with its toxic smoke. (Photo from Navotas Mayor John Rey…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration warned Saturday of a weather mix that could catch Filipinos off guard—intense heat alongside scattered rains and thunderstorms driven by prevailing easterlies. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said cloudy skies with intermittent downpours and thunderstorms are expected over large swaths of the country, particularly Mindanao, Eastern…
A potential impeachment showdown against Vice President Sara Duterte is gaining traction in the House of Representatives, with key lawmakers signaling that support could already exceed the threshold needed to elevate the case to a Senate trial. Deputy Speaker Janette Garin said indications from internal discussions suggest “more than half” of House members may be…
In an industry where action scenes are often choreographed for the camera, the cast of Task Force Firewall is taking a more hard-hitting route—immersing themselves in real-world military training to bring authenticity to the screen. Lead stars Miguel Tanfelix, Kylie Padilla, and Jak Roberto recently stepped out of the studio and into a live training…
The legal battle surrounding the controversial flood control projects has entered a sharper phase, with the Office of the Ombudsman seeking to restrict the overseas travel of Francis Escudero and businessman Maynard Ngu amid escalating corruption allegations. In a petition filed before the Sandiganbayan, the Ombudsman asked for a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO), a…