Philippines Star

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Tourism's (DOT) marketing and promotions arm Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) is set to hold its 11th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) fully onsite in Cebu.

Marcos did not cite specific arguments for or against the showing of the controversial scene nor comment on the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board’s order to blur the fictional map to avoid misinterpretations.

The Embassy of Japan, led by Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa, on Thursday, marked the 70th anniversary of former president Elpidio Quirino's grant to pardon more than a hundred Japanese prisoners of war (POW) from World War II with a series of ceremonies and programs.

Tropical Depression Dodong has gained speed and continues to progress in a westward direction while moving over the coastal waters of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, state weather bureau PAGASA said.

The Commission on Audit has recommended to the University of the Philippines to blacklist a PLDT subsidiary that has yet to complete the multi-million eUP project, which remains unfinished nearly six years past the deadline.

Tropical Depression Dodong continues to keep its strength as it moves into the vicinity of the Cagayan area, the state weather bureau said. 

The Quezon City Police District announced on Friday that they have arrested another suspect connected to the shooting incident that targeted photojournalist Rene Joshua Abiad and his relatives.

The number of traditional jeepneys and UV Express services consolidated under cooperatives and corporations stood virtually unchanged since February 2022 — with many at risk of not meeting the December 31 deadline as part of the state's PUV modernization program.

The National Privacy Commission received the Commission on Audit’s “highest audit” rating on the presentation of its financial statements for the second consecutive year, the commission announced on Thursday.

Lawmakers want a probe to determine if there were irregularities in the procurement process for PAGCOR's new logo, including how the contract went to a "new and small entity."

A number of domestic flights were grounded on Friday due to the unfavorable weather condition brought by Tropical Depression Dodong.

According to an advisory by the state weather bureau, Dodong made landfall in Dinapique, Isabela early Friday morning, packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour and gustiness of 75 kph.

The impact of Tropical Depression Dodong continues to be felt across parts of the Philippines as it brings heavy rain and strong winds, prompting several local government units to suspend classes on Friday, July 14.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised on June 8 the status of Mayon Volcano in Albay to Alert Level 3 after it showed an “increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption.”

Follow this page for updates on "Dodong," the fourth tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

The Department of Education might implement changes to the Philippines’ grading and recognition system as part of the ongoing review of the country’s basic education system.

Drag queen Pura Luka Vega, in a viral performance, dressed up as Jesus Christ and danced to a punk rock version of the Catholic hymn “Ama Namin.”

To better monitor the condition of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) anywhere in the world, the Department of Migrant Workers said it is looking at the possibility of geo-tagging them using a soon-to-be launched DMW mobile app.

The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed consolidated petitions challenging the constitutionality of COVID-19 regulations issued by the Philippine government, saying the petitions violated “the doctrine of hierarchy of courts.”

Wireless giant Globe Telecom Inc. has introduced another option on how to register a SIM using e-wallet GCash to ensure that all of its subscribers beat the July 25 deadline.