Friday, May 1, 2026
Today's Print

Tag: Philippines

Marcos hails workers as ‘country’s backbone’ on Labor Day

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday paid tribute to Filipino workers, calling them the “backbone of the Republic” and assuring the government’s commitment to...

Inflation tops Filipinos’ concerns ahead of oil price shock — OCTA

Controlling the rising cost of basic goods and services remains the top urgent concern for Filipino adults, with wages, corruption, and access to affordable...

Manila landfill fire leaves locals gasping

Obando, Philippines—Filipino ferry dispatcher Dave Delos Reyes has been handing out N95 masks for nearly three weeks to protect passengers against the smoke that a...

Workers to mark Labor Day with wage hike calls

Various labor groups will hold protests nationwide this Friday (May 1) to mark Labor Day with renewed calls for a P200-wage increase.  Major labor organizations, including...

NBI arrests Jay Sonza on cyberlibel raps

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested on Thursday evening former television host Jay Sonza over alleged dissemination of false medical information involving President...

Euro envoys confirm Co detention but mum on political asylum bid

European officials have confirmed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that fugitive Zaldy Co had been detained in the Czech Republic, but declined to provide...

US nationals told: Avoid May Day rallies

The United States Embassy in Manila on Thursday issued an advisory on a planned protest on Labor Day with around 8,000 demonstrators expected to...

Paraguayan beauty queen considers Manila a natural choice as training ground

Newly crowned Miss Universe Paraguay 2026 Gretha Matiauda is leaving no stone unturned in preparing for the 75th Miss Universe to be held in...

Marcos, Kishida talks to focus on energy security concerns

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. yesterday welcomed former Japanese Prime Minister and Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Supreme Adviser Kishida Fumio to Malacañang, underscoring...

PAGASA warns hot, humid conditions could be dangerous

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration yesterday said hot and humid conditions will be the dominant weather system today, May 1. Weather specialist Chenel...

DSWD adopts real-time data system to boost disaster plan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has adopted a real-time data analytics system to strengthen its disaster response and social protection operations,...

PBBM pushes for direct funding support to LGUs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday pushed for expanded fiscal support to local governments and barangays, highlighting a revamped funding approach aimed at accelerating...

Senate to act ‘forthwith’ if House impeaches VP Sara

The Senate is bracing for a potential impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with its leadership estimating approximately P12.6 million in expenses should...

Senate impeachment trial likely to start May 13

Senators discuss preparations, budget, scenarios in caucus The Senate will likely convene as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on...
- Advertisement -spot_img
- Advertisement -spot_img