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Davao landfill could reopen next week once LGU complies with safety rules, says DENR exec
The suspension of the New Carmen Sanitary Landfill in Davao City could be lifted as early as next week, a senior Department of Environment and Natural Resources official said Saturday, provided the city government completes all required safety measures. DENR Assistant Secretary Norlito Eneran, the…
Inflation rate slows down to 6.8% in May as transport, food costs eased: PSA
Inflation slowed to 6.8% in May from 7.2% in April as transport and food costs eased despite ongoing pressures from the Middle East conflict, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday, June 5. The latest figure is lower than the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) forecast of 7.1%…
LIST: DTI releases a price guide for school supplies for SY 2026-2027
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released a suggested price guide for school supplies for the upcoming academic year 2026–2027. DTI said the guide aims to provide consumers with options as students prepare for the new school year. The list includes suggested prices for notebooks…
Pisay valedictorian from Cordillera gets full scholarship at Harvard
A graduate of the Philippine Science High School–Cordillera Administrative Region (PSHS-CARC) has secured a full four-year scholarship to Harvard University. Reya Nikole Maryella Maligro Siojo, batch valedictorian who ranked first among 83 students, shared her journey to Harvard in a lengthy…
Marcoleta faces media backlash after branding journalists ‘paid hacks’
Members of the Senate media and the National Press Club of the Philippines on Thursday, June 4, condemned Senator Rodante Marcoleta for his sweeping claim that many members of the mainstream media are nothing more than paid hacks—calling the remark irresponsible, reckless, and an attack on an…
PCCI asks gov’t to reconsider ₱240 immigration fee
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has urged the government to reconsider a proposal to impose a ₱240 immigration fee on international travelers, citing concerns over its potential impact amid the ongoing oil and energy crisis. In a statement, the PCCI said it supports efforts…
Most Filipinos still rely on older 3G technology ahead of 2026shutdown: Ookla
The Philippines continues to have a significant number of mobile users relying on older 3G technology, even as the country moves to phase out the network by the end of 2026, a study by Ookla showed. The report found that the Philippines remains among the slowest globally to transition to newer…
‘Hindi tumitigil sa pagtulong sa Maynila’: Isko lauds PBBM as ₱88.5-M in Presidential scholarships reach 4,426 Manila graduating students
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Wednesday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for continuously looking after the people of Manila, as the President personally distributed ₱20,000 scholarships to 4,426 graduating college students from the city’s six districts at the Rizal…
UP offers a free no-scalpel vasectomy on June 9
Men can avail themselves of a free no-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) procedure being offered by University of the Philippines Diliman this month. In an announcement, the UP Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, in partnership with DKT Philippines Foundation, said the NSV procedures will be conducted on…
DTI dubs ube as the next ‘rising star’; DOST introduces advanced techniques to increase ube production
Purple yam, locally known as “ube,” is emerging as a rising export product for the Philippines, gaining global attention as demand for the crop continues to grow, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said exports of ube, along with other…
Despite global oil shock, Manila posts P3.3-billion surge in new business investments in first half of 2026
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said business activity in the nation’s capital remained remarkably strong through the first five months of 2026, with new business registrations surging year-on-year and total new business investment reaching P3.303 billion. This is even as the…
Fewer areas to experience dangerous heat index levels on Tuesday — PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines — Fewer areas across the country are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels on Tuesday, June 2, state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The heat index refers to how hot it feels to the human…
Landbank waives fees for select online gov’t payments amid rising costs
The Land Bank of the Philippines will waive fees for select online government payments from June 1 to December 31, 2026, in response to rising global economic pressures, it said in a statement. The bank said it will implement zero fees on eligible person-to-government (P2G) transactions made via…
Alex Eala leads the list of Filipinos in Forbes’ 30 under 30 list
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala leads the list of Filipinos included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia 2026. Eala was recognized under the Entertainment & Sports category, which Forbes describes as “the next generation of talent — on court and on screen.” The publication cited Eala’s historic…
Classroom overcrowding, bullying drive absenteeism in schools: EDCOM II
Overcrowding and a “troubling culture” of bullying are driving student absenteeism in schools, a study by the Second Congressional Commission on Education found. Through a focus group discussion conducted on May 28 with junior high school students at President Corazon C. Aquino High School in Port…