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Malacañang on Friday urged the public to remain calm amid viral misinformation about the 20 percent tax on interest earned from bank deposits, assuring Filipinos that their savings are untouched and that the tax is neither new nor alarming. At a Palace press briefing, Presidential Press Officer Claire Castro clarified that the tax applies only to interest income, not to …

Filipino workers eyeing global careers in the hospitality industry can soon pack their bags for Croatia, thanks to a newly signed government-to-government labor agreement between the Philippines and the Croatian government. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced Friday that Undersecretary Felicitas Bay and Croatian Employment Service Director General Ante Loncar formalized the Implementing Guidelines for the Pilot Project on …

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Friday condemned the China Coast Guard (CCG) for tailing and obstructing the BRP Teresa Magbanua near Bajo de Masinloc, calling the incident a blatant act of aggression inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Estrada slammed China’s continued harassment of Philippine vessels, saying the latest provocation on July 15 was part of …

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lowered the crisis alert level in Iran from Level 3 (voluntary repatriation) to Level 2 (restriction phase) following what it called “positive developments” in the country’s security landscape. The downgrade takes effect immediately, weeks after Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites, sparking tensions in the region. Despite the alert level adjustment, the DFA …

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered a full investigation into the case of a missing jewelry box that was eventually recovered at NAIA Terminal 3, calling for greater accountability and heightened airport security measures. In a statement last week, Dizon directed the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to probe the incident and ensure that such lapses “do not happen again.” …

In an era where swiping and scrolling have become second nature even to toddlers, the filing of Senate Bill No. 595 by Senator Erwin Tulfo signals a timely and necessary intervention. The proposed legislation, which seeks to regulate the use of social media among minors—completely barring access for children 12 years old and below except for supervised educational use—boldly confronts …

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has issued a strong call to action for world leaders to refocus their efforts on HIV prevention and strengthen global partnerships to finally end the AIDS epidemic. Speaking before more than 3,000 scientists, policymakers, and advocates at the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Kigali, Rwanda, Tedros emphasized that …

The President’s continued procrastination on the pressing issue of a total ban on online gambling reveals more than just indecisiveness—it is a window into the unspoken power dynamics at play in Malacañang.  Catholic leaders have been loud and clear in denouncing the social decay brought on by online gambling. Their criticism speaks not merely of moral concern but of the …

A shared belief in service and compassion brought together PlayTime, the country’s most innovative online entertainment platforms, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in an initiative that delivered more than just meals—it delivered dignity, hope, and human connection. Through the activation of the “Walang Gutom Kitchen”, over 300 vulnerable individuals were served freshly prepared meals in a …

By Tracy Cabrera The controversial P8.96-billion settlement for the scrapped Makati Subway Project is under fire after the city’s new administration revealed it was approved without actual funding in the 2025 budget, casting serious doubt on the deal’s legality and financial viability. Makati Mayor Maria Lourdes “Nancy” Binay-Angeles on Thursday raised alarm over the multi-billion peso agreement with Philippine Infradev …