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Manila pumps P5-million into 1,000 small businesses to strengthen local economy amid Middle East crisis
Vowing that Manila will not let its people go hungry amid a worsening global crisis, Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Thursday, May 7, released P5 million in capital assistance to one thousand small business owners across the capital. Domagoso made the declaration at the San Andres Sports…
Lacson says there may be multiple ‘masterminds’ in the flood control mess
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said there may be a “mastermind” in each region overseeing alleged irregularities in the flood control program. Lacson made the remark after Jinggoy Estrada asked whether he had identified a central figure behind the controversy. “Bawat region o bawat district…
DFA: Government ‘saved a lot’ in hosting ASEAN summit; meetings cut short
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the Philippine government “saved a lot” in hosting the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Cebu. “As the President mentioned, preparations were really bare-bones,” Assistant Secretary Dax Imperial said. Following a directive from…
PGMN caught accepting suitcases of cash during entrapment operation for alleged extortion: NBI
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested Peanut Gallery Media Network founder and CEO Franco Mabanta and four others Tuesday night, May 5, after the group was caught accepting suitcases of marked cash in an entrapment operation in Pasig City for alleged extortion of former House Speaker…
Mayon ashfall in Albay covers area about half the size of Quezon City: PHILSA
The ashfall from Mayon Volcano that blanketed several towns in Albay covers an area roughly half the size of Quezon City, the Philippine Space Agency said. “Based on the analysis, at least 8,544 hectares were covered by ashfall. For comparison, this area is around half the size of Quezon City,”…
Unemployment rate eases to 5% amid the Middle East conflict: PSA
The Philippines’ unemployment rate slightly declined to 5 percent in March 2026 from 5.1 percent in February, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This translates to 2.58 million jobless Filipinos in March, down from 2.66 million in February, according to the Philippine Statistics…
Isko Moreno vows swift roll-out after Office of the President turns over Manila’s P179.2-M ‘Bawat Barangay Makikinabang’ fund
The Office of the President has turned over the City of Manila’s share of the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang (BBM) Socio-Civic Projects Fund to Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso during a meeting at Manila City Hall on Wednesday, May 6. A representative from the Office of the Executive Secretary…
DOH: 38 Filipino crew members aboard a ship with suspected hantavirus ‘have no illnesses’
The Department of Health (DOH) said that the 38 Filipino crew members aboard a cruise ship with a suspected hantavirus outbreak in Cape Verde are not showing any signs of illness. In an interview with Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, Health spokesperson Undersecretary Albert Domingo confirmed that none of…
SWS: 38% of Filipinos believe quality of life will improve in the next 12 months
MANILA — Thirty-eight percent of adult Filipinos believe their quality of life will improve over the next 12 months, according to the latest survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS). The nationwide survey, conducted from March 24 to 31, found that 32% of respondents said their situation would stay…
Recto bares Leviste’s P24-B ‘ghost solar projects,’ says lawmaker is attacking him to bury the scandal
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday accused Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste of running a P24-billion ghost solar project fraud against the government and the Filipino people—and said the congressman’s relentless smear campaign against him exists for one reason…
Meralco urges crackdown on unregistered solar panel installations
Power distributor Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has raised concerns over unregistered or “guerrilla” solar panel installations that bypass local government permits and safety inspections. Speaking at a Senate Committee on Energy hearing, Meralco Vice President and Head of Utility Economics…
DOE supports VAT removal to lower electricity prices
The Department of Energy supports all efforts, including the removal of the value-added tax (VAT), to help lower electricity prices in the country, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said. In a statement, Garin said, “Sa katunayan, dahil sa ating mga inisyatibo, naiwasan natin ang pagkakaroon ng P7.00…
PH inflation hits 7.2% in April, fastest in over 3 years, driven by Iran war
Philippine inflation surged to 7.2% year-on-year in April 2026, the fastest pace in more than three years. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort on Tuesday, May 5, attributed the acceleration largely to the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has sent fuel…
Isko Moreno welcomes 20 motorcycle donations from Chiang Kai Shek College to strengthen Manila Police District motor pool
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, May 4, welcomed the donation of 20 motorcycle units for the Manila Police District (MPD) from Chiang Kai Shek College. The turnover was held during the weekly flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall, with MPD District Director PBGen.…
Spirit Airlines shuts down abruptly due to bankruptcy
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has shut down after 34 years in the industry due to bankruptcy, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Spirit Airlines, known for its discounted fares and employing about 17,000 people, said it has “started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective…
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