Negros Occidental to honor 2 national artists, top taxpayers

MANILA, Philippines — The digital economy contributed 9.8% to the Philippine economy in 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), highlighting the growing role of digital technologies in the country’s economic activity. For micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), digitalization offers opportunities to reach more customers, sell products online and make business transactions easier.

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur  – A total of 25 fisherfolk beneficiaries in Margosatubig , Zamboanga del Sur received 11,000 kilograms of seaweed propagules Tuesday, Nov. 3, as part of government’s efforts to boost local aquaculture production and coastal livelihoods. The formal turnover and distribution activity was held in Barangay Poblacion, organized by the Office

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team has asked the Senate impeachment court to reject the documentary evidence presented by the prosecution, arguing that the records are inadmissible, irrelevant, and insufficient to establish her alleged impeachable offenses. In a 26-page comment filed on Oct. 30, Duterte’s legal team challenged the prosecution’s Offer of

MANILA, Philippines — 1-Rider Rep. Rodrigo “Rodge” Gutierrez on Wednesday supported Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon’s call to scrap the cap on motorcycle taxi riders, a regulation the lawmaker described as out of touch with urban transit demand.  Dizon had previously urged expanding the pool of motorcycle taxi drivers, as the two-wheeled service has become a

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Z. Duterte should show documents proving that she had given up her business positions and interests after assuming office in 2022, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, House impeachment adviser and spokesperson, said in a press briefing on Wednesday. Barbers said Duterte should address discrepancies in her statements of assets, liabilities,

MANILA, Philippines —Manila Water is strengthening its El Niño preparedness by maximizing its six active water treatment plants, which have a combined capacity of 1,980 million liters per day (MLD), and advancing two more major water treatment facilities that will further boost 24/7 service for customers in Metro Manila and Rizal. Under the Angat-Ipo-La Mesa

COTABATO CITY – The Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division and Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) on Wednesday recognized soldiers and police officers who spearheaded security operations during the historic opening of the first elected Bangsamoro parliament and the election of the region’s first chief minister. The event was graced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List Rep. Brian Poe expressed dismay over reports of dead pets being dumped in Bulacan as he announced his plan to file a bill to address the issue. In a statement, Poe said his bill will be called the proposed Companion Animal After-Life Care and Protection Act or the

MANILA, Philippines – Cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) nationwide increased by 31 percent over two weeks, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH recorded 15,042 cases from Oct. 1 to Oct. 14, up from 11,517 cases reported from Sept. 10 to Sept. 23, based on its latest Ulat ng Ahensya report. The department

TACLOBAN CITY — A 59-year-old teacher died after the car he was driving collided with a passenger bus along the national highway in Barangay Burabod, Laoang, Northern Samar, Tuesday morning. The victim, identified only as “Rene,” of Barangay Marubay in Laoang, was declared dead on arrival at G.B. Tan Memorial Hospital. Initial investigation by the

MANILA, Philippines—The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Tuesday criticized Executive Order No. 130, a new class suspension policy, calling it a “band-aid solution” that burdens educators. This followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signing of the order on Oct. 28, which allows schools to independently suspend or resume face-to-face classes in coordination with local chief

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A scorching heat index of 42 to 45 degrees Celsius was recorded in Butuan City since Tuesday, Nov. 3, triggering health advisories from local officials and widespread calls online for in-person class suspensions. Data released by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Regional Services Division indicated