MANILA, Philippines — The Trabaho party-list on Saturday urged the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) and concerned agencies to “firmly defend” and uphold the validity of the P85 minimum wage increase in Metro Manila after a Pasig Court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on its implementation. “We call on the Department of Labor

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has formally deposited with the United Nations its official nautical chart of Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag / Scarborough Shoal) and its surrounding maritime zones, putting Manila’s claimed maritime limits around the disputed feature on international record amid continued Chinese control of the area. The chart was deposited with the UN

TACLOBAN CITY – An AirAsia flight bound for Manila was canceled on Saturday morning, Aug. 1, after a technical problem involving its landing gear was detected before takeoff, briefly disrupting flight operations at the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport here. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in Tacloban said the aircraft developed the technical

The Cebu Greats have regained their winning form after turning two frustrating home defeats into back-to-back road victories in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2025 Season.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 21-year-old college student was fatally stabbed by her ex-boyfriend inside a boarding house in Barangay Poblacion, Sibonga, Cebu, on Saturday morning, August 1. The victim was declared dead at the scene, while the suspect, who allegedly stabbed himself after the attack, survived and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Saturday said that the proposed Pax Silica project in New Clark City in Tarlac is a “voracious” and “unnecessary project” that could entirely consume the country’s energy supply. According to Tinio, the United States-led project could be used as an excuse

Female Customer Expresses Frustration Towards Group of Men Who Allegedly Harassed Them Inside Fast-Food Restaurant A female customer became upset after a group of men allegedly picked on her and her companions inside a fast-food chain.  Recently, Janelle Padua, a Facebook user, shared a video showing the men allegedly harassing them while they were eating at the ... Read more

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Sam Smith Set to Marry Longtime Partner Christian Cowan SAM SMITH – The Grammy-winning singer has officially confirmed their engagement to longtime partner Christian Cowan after more than three years together. The announcement came during an interview with The New York Times, where Sam referred to the British fashion designer as their fiancé while discussing ... Read more

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed speculation of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle, dismissing the rumours as baseless and warning that any changes would depend on ministers’ performance rather than a fixed schedule. Speaking at Government House on July 31, the interior minister rejected suggestions that the government was preparing to adjust its Cabinet after four …

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The director of Srinakharinwirot University’s Educational and Psychological Test Bureau has acknowledged seven criminal charges over an alleged recruitment exam fraud, as police widen their probe into one of Thailand’s largest public sector cheating scandals. Ruangdech Sirikit appeared before Crime Suppression Division investigators on July 31, one of 13 suspects ordered to acknowledge charges by …

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