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Philippines unemployment rate rose to 3.9% in March

The unemployment rate in the Philippines slightly picked up to 3.9 percent in March 2025 from 3.8 percent in February, but stayed at the...

DMW Middle East offices on heightened alert

PH readies possible evac plan amid Iran-Israel unrest The Department of Migrant Workers placed all its offices in the Middle East on heightened alert following orders from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to protect the welfare of over 2 million Filipinos working in the region as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. Undersecretary Bernard Olalia on Saturday said the DMW and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are ready to...

Romualdez honors ‘quiet strength’ of Filipino fathers

House Speaker Martin Romualdez sent his well wishes Sunday to Filipino fathers,...

Israel assures protection for foreign nationals amid Iran strikes

Israel Ambassador Ilan Fluss assured Filipinos and other foreign nationals living or...

Minnesota lawmaker shot dead, another wounded in targeted attack

Washington, United States — A gunman shot two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota...

DMW Middle East offices on heightened alert

PH readies possible evac plan amid Iran-Israel unrest The Department of Migrant Workers...

PH buys $700-m 12 FA-50 combat jets from SoKor

The Philippines acquired 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat jets from Korea...

ICC prosecutors to respond to Rody interim release plea

The prosecution handling the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo...

Comelec says random manual audit shows 99.997% accuracy

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that the ongoing random manual audit (RMA) of...

98% of 2025 poll candidates beat SOCE deadline: Comelec

Nearly all candidates and political organizations that took part in the May 2025 midterm...

Cebu gov-elect told to answer poll protest

CEBU City—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has directed governor-elect Pam Baricuatro to answer charges...

Comelec all set for 2025 BSKE after House OKs term extension

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially started preparing for the 2025 Barangay and...

TOP STORIES

PH buys $700-m 12 FA-50 combat jets from SoKor

The Philippines acquired 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat jets from Korea Aerospace Industries...

‘Wider Indo-Pac security treaty to deter China aggressive acts’

A United States defense official said a collective security arrangement in the Indo-Pacific will...

DOH: Medical checkup for first-time schoolers

The Department of Health will kick off routine medical screenings for first-time students as...

ICC prosecutors to respond to Rody interim release plea

The prosecution handling the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte is...

NEWS

Minnesota lawmaker shot dead, another wounded in targeted attack

Washington, United States — A gunman shot two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota early Saturday,...

Comelec says random manual audit shows 99.997% accuracy

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that the ongoing random manual audit (RMA) of...

Party-list lawmaker backs P20 per kilo rice proposal

A party-list lawmaker has expressed full support for House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s push...

E-Governance Act seen to streamline public service

House ICT Committee Chair and Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco said the passage of the...

De Lima slams Senate over VP impeach remand

Representative-elect Leila de Lima of ML Party-list denounced the move of the Senate, sitting...

Taiwan extends visa-free entry for Filipinos travelers

Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry program for Filipino travelers until 2026. The announcement was...

VIDEOS

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OPINION

Reptilian overpopulation

This is an AI-generated cartoon with the prompt: Generate a political cartoon in horizontal format of a reptilian figure,...

Focus on rising sea level

THE five-day Ocean Summit in Nice, France ended Friday, with participants going away with...

COLUMNISTS

Why bother trying?

“The Senate has to finish the impeachment trial” THIS impeachment trial has been a waste. When...

BARMM Education Ministry called out for tainted deals

“The MBHTE has been marred by corruption issues, including allegations of selling slots to...

A Tower of Babel in the Senate

“The Senate’s primary role in impeachment trials is to hear and decide case, not...

Far from the madding crowd

“When will we ever have a fair sun that will slay the darkness that...

New beginning for the PNP

“General Torre will have his hands full but let’s wish him well” THE general public...

NATIONAL

Romualdez honors ‘quiet strength’ of Filipino fathers

House Speaker Martin Romualdez sent his well wishes Sunday to Filipino fathers, honoring their...

Party-list lawmaker backs P20 per kilo rice proposal

A party-list lawmaker has expressed full support for House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s push...

E-Governance Act seen to streamline public service

House ICT Committee Chair and Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco said the passage of the...

De Lima slams Senate over VP impeach remand

Representative-elect Leila de Lima of ML Party-list denounced the move of the Senate, sitting...

WORLD NEWS

Revolutionary Guards say Iran targeted Israel warplane fueling sites

Tehran, Iran—Iran's Revolutionary Guards said early Sunday that the country had struck sites used by...

US police hunt gunman after state lawmaker killed, another hurt

Washington, United States—A manhunt was underway Saturday for a gunman who shot two Democratic state...

Boeing lowers 2044 global air fleet outlook amid supply chain woes

The global commercial aviation fleet will stand just under 50,000 planes in 2044, with...

Iran launches more missiles as Israel targets Tehran

Iran launched a new wave of missiles at Israel on Saturday, wounding several people...
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BUSINESS

Maynilad engineer uses AI to plug water leaks

Maynilad Water Services’ (Maynilad) veteran engineer is bringing artificial intelligence into the trenches as...

Mega Prime Foods celebrates 50 years of nourishing Filipino families

Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI), the company behind the Philippines’ leading Mega Sardines brand,...

Home Credit, Puregold partner to boost credit access

Home Credit Philippines, in partnership with Puregold, has expanded the availability of the Home...

JMC drives into PH EV market with launch of EV2 and EV3

JMC has officially introduced the EV2 and EV3 electric vehicles to the Philippine market,...

ON THE ROAD

Reservations Open for Sealion 5 DM-I Ahead of June 20 Launch

With the BYD Tech Tour making its way to the Alabang Town Center this...

The Electric Pony Is Coming

Ford Philippines officially announced that the Ford Mustang Mach-E will make its debut in...

Drive Dad to Drive a Kia EV

This Father’s Day, Kia Philippines puts the spotlight on a growing trend amongst Filipino...

Meet ‘Volvo’s First’

A compelling video series by Volvo Philippines which transcends automotive engineering to spotlight the...

SPORTS

Claude Bernard’s Aquarider and more models now available in the Philippines through Lucerne

Whether you're an adventurous spirit heading into the great outdoors or dressing up for...

Muay Thai athletes, Bomogao bag top honors at 2025 Benguet Cares Awards

From Turkey to Thailand and now back to Benguet, Islay Erika Bomogao is once...

Burns torches field with a 65 to grab US Open lead as big names stumble

Oakmont (AFP) -- Sam Burns matched the third-best US Open round ever fired at...

Balesin hosts wellness escape with 2XU, Annesa

Balesin Island Club recently became the idyllic backdrop for a transformative wellness retreat, where...

ENTERTAINMENT

Benedict Cua on fatherhood: ‘It’s hard, but it’s worth it’

For Benedict Cua, fatherhood wasn’t something unexpected but in fact, it was part of...

Four iconic sitcom dads who raised a generation of viewers

They weren’t just there to crack jokes or deliver punchlines—they were the heart of...

Dads take the spotlight at Araneta City

Araneta City honors fathers and father figures with “DADDYVERSE,” a two-day celebration filled with...

Beyond Sol and Luna: How the characters quietly shape Puregold Channel’s digital series

“No one goes through life or love completely alone.” This priceless affirmation uplifts the...

LIFESTYLE

Empowering Filipino changemakers through community-building program

A growing number of young Filipinos are taking on leadership roles in creative, technological,...

Filipino fashion design students immerse in Milan 

Fashion Design and Merchandising students from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) immersed...

Crafting unforgettable Siargao experiences 

After first meeting Vince Lampert last year, I recently sat down with the dynamic...

A celebration fit for a king

Father’s Day has always been a little tricky. While Mother’s Day often comes with...

SPOTLIGHT

Travel in style with Shigetsu luggage

Durable, stylish, and affordable, just what every traveler needs. Whether you’re heading out for...

Road trips, Repairs and Resilience: A Father’s Love on Wheels

Dads and cars—an almost inseparable duo. There’s something about the way a father handles a...

SM scholar lands top 5 spot in CPALE

The success of the May 2025 CPA Licensure Examination top five, Rica Marbebe, is...

Footwear Picks for Every Dad 

Say goodbye to bending! Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®: Contour Foam™ - Cozy Fit™ Built for comfort,...

LGUs

Taguig City’s breast cancer care impresses metro LGUs

Local government officials across Metro Manila lauded Taguig City’s breast cancer program during a...

Makati opens one-stop Makatizen Card center for residents

The Makati City government has inaugurated a dedicated Makatizen Card Center on the ground...

Gwen assails, Baricuatro respects Ombudsman ‘indirect contempt’ ruling

CEBU CITY — Outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Friday responded to Ombudsman Samuel...

MMDA clears illegally parked cars along EDSA alternate routes

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMA) resumed its campaign Friday against illegally parked vehicles...

TECH

Big tech on a quest for ideal AI device

New York, United States—ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create...

Celebrating 12 years of OLED excellence, LG showcases “Fragments” by Isaiah Cacnio at the National Museum of Natural History

LG pays homage to the 127th Philippine Independence Day and launches the next generation...

TCL QD-MiniLED: The New benchmark for visual excellence

Clarity is paramount for any visual display, transforming everyday viewing into an immersive experience....

Charge Up North: ACMobility launches farthest EV charging station to date inIlocos Norte, expands PH EV spine network

The new charging station also marks ACMobility’s first-ever partnership with a power distribution utility,...

CRAVINGS

Preserving Thai culinary identity

BANGKOK—Tourists regularly line up outside Thipsamai’s original branch in Bangkok’s Pratu Phi area along...

Maria Clara Sparkling Sangria: Satisfying Gen Z’s thirst for cocktail culture

The last thing that Olivia Limpe-Aw wants for the Maria Clara brand of Destileria...

Where tradition meets elegance: Hilton Manila’s Celestial Moonbeam Mooncake Collection

Hilton Manila proudly presents Celestial Moonbeam, an elegant collection of handmade mooncakes in celebration...

Celebrate June with special dining offers at The Manila Hotel

This June, The Manila Hotel invites guests to indulge in a selection of memorable...

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

DENR calls on youth to take lead in PH climate initiatives

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has called on the Filipino youth...

CCC says ADB funding crucial in protecting marine resources

A $400-million funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will give the Philippines a...

World likely to top 1.5°C limit in next five years

Fact: 2024 was the warmest year on record–but the heat is far from over. A...

Negros Occidental wetlands.

Located along the 110 kilometers of coastline of Negros, the Negors Occidental Coastal Wetlands...

PETS

Is singkamas safe for dogs?

Singkamas, also known as Jicama or Turnip, is a crunchy, mildly sweet root vegetable...

A lifelong bond: Animals who mate for life

Last of two parts The Exceptions: When Monogamy Breaks Down Despite the benefits of monogamy, there...

Ear cropping and tail docking: A look at the practices

Ear cropping and tail docking are surgical procedures performed on dogs for various reasons,...

A lifelong bond: Animals who mate for life

First of two parts In the animal kingdom, relationships can be as diverse as the...

POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

For the Super Dads

This Father’s Day, it is all about super fun for the one and only...

Up in the air

Send-off message

Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez delivers a message duringthe Cornell University EduForum Fellowship send-off...

Bond

A father plays with his son at the Quezon City Memorial Circle Playgroundon June...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

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  Australian Dollar35.7
  Swiss Franc62.8
  Euro59.7
  British Pound68.9
  Hong Kong Dollar7.26
  Japanese Yen0.38
  American Dollar56.8
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EXAM RESULT

May 2025 Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 3,156 out of 9,533 passed the Licensure Examination for Certified Public...

January 2025 Licensure Examination for Architects Results

Complete list of successful examinees in the licensure examination for architects. Roll of Successful Examinees...

List of Successful Examinees for 2024 Bar Exam Results

Supreme Court of the Philippines ManilaLIST OF SUCCESSFUL BAR EXAMINEES2024 Bar ExaminationsFollowing is the...

2020-2021 Bar Exam results

List of successful examinees ABABA, Jayson R.ABAD, Elmer II H.ABAD, Joshua Quintin I.ABAD, Neldren J.ABALAYAN,...