As the foreign policy of United States President Donald Trump takes shape, the Japanese government has raised the importance of maintaining US engagement with the Philippines in the region, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya said on Friday.

The US Justice Department will focus on hiring prosecutors in offices near US borders to enforce President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, despite a federal hiring freeze, according to the new US deputy attorney general.

The failure of a SpaceX Starship test flight scattered debris over parts of the Caribbean, prompting numerous flight diversions around Turks and Caicos and temporary ground stops at four Florida airports.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, a day before meeting with executives from the cryptocurrency industry at the White House.

Secretary Ivan Uy of Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is the third Cabinet member to resign this year, Malacañang confirmed in a message.

The United Nations has released $110 million from an emergency fund to help neglected crises around the world, including Sudan, after donors like the United States ordered major cuts.

The Senate leadership has informed the Supreme Court that it should not be required to comment on the petition filed by Vice President Sara Duterte to nullify the impeachment complaint against her and stop her trial, as it contains no allegations against the chamber.

The number of potential modern slavery victims in Britain rose to a record last year, official statistics showed on Thursday, highlighting a growing crime that experts say requires the government to undertake urgent policy reforms.

Addressing classroom shortage and blended learning gaps is needed to cope with extreme heat during summer, a teacher’s group and education expert said.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will be imposing a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork in Metro Manila wet markets to curb high prices.

DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild, De La Salle University Manila’s premier theater organization, is set to open its stage to Lasallians and theater-goers alike once again through their annual DuLaSalle production, set to open from March 13 to 15.

The Philippines did not seek the permission of the Chinese government during the latest and successful resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, the National Maritime Council (NMC) said.

The crime rate during the Duterte administration was higher compared to the present, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in response to a claim ofDavao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte.

Fifty-five schools have been terminated from the senior high school voucher program over questionable beneficiaries, the Department of Education (DepEd) announces.

The TNT Tropang Giga are a win away from clinching a slot in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals after beating the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 93-85, in Game 4 of the semis on Wednesday, March 5, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

More “Piattos”-linked surnames and a cellphone-inspired name were found among the list of recipients of Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds.

The government will scrap the deal to build a common train station in Quezon City due to unacceptable delays on the part of the contractors, the Department of Transportation said on Thursday, March 6.

The NorthPort Batang Pier avoid a sweep with a 108-103 gritty victory over Barangay Ginebra in Game 4 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup semifinals on Wednesday, March 5, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

France is offering intelligence to Ukraine, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Thursday, a day after Washington said it was suspending intelligence sharing with Kyiv, an effort to step up pressure on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Pope Francis sent his first audio message since being hospitalized for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks 'from the bottom of my heart' to well-wishers around the world who have offered their support.

A Filipino seafarer was found dead five days after the release of a missing person report from a cruise ship bound for Brazil, the Department of Migrant Workers announced on Thursday, March 6.

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport private operator has partnered with US-based technology provider Collins Aerospace for a full systems overhaul of the main gateway.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, March 6, identified two political parties that will gain access to election results at the precinct level in the May midterm polls: Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) as the dominant majority party and the Nacionalista Party as the dominant minority party

The design of the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in the province of Isabela and the government’s decision to minimize cost could be the reasons why the structure collapsed last month, leaving at least six people injured.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not yet received the reported resignation letter from Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy, a Palace official says.

The country’s jobless rate rose to its worst in six months in January, as new vacancies failed to keep up with more people joining the labor force, the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday, March 6.

A divided US Supreme Court declined on Wednesday to let President Donald Trump's administration withhold payment to foreign aid organizations for work they already performed for the government as the Republican president moves to pull the plug on American humanitarian projects around the world.

Fans of P-pop sensation BINI are hooked after spotting member Aiah Arceta during a PBA game on Wednesday, March 5, amid dating rumors with Rain or Shine rookie forward Caelan Tiongson.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Evan Mobley added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers closed on a 12-2 run to beat the visiting Miami Heat 112-107 on Wednesday for their 12 straight victory.

South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian district on Thursday, injuring 15 people and damaging houses and a church during military exercises in Pocheon, the Air Force and fire agency said.

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A new travel ban by US President Donald Trump could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the US as soon as next week based on a government review of countries' security and vetting risks, three sources familiar with the matter said.

Hundreds of diplomats at the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development have written a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio protesting the dismantling of USAID, saying its demise would undermine U.S. leadership and security and create a power vacuum which China and Russia could exploit.

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remained in stable condition throughout the day on Wednesday and has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican said.

Vice Ganda reminded the public of the importance of paying taxes and their right to demand transparency on spending revenue proceeds.

The organizer of Binibining Pilipinas announced on Wednesday, March 5, that it is accepting applicants for this year’s pageant.

Traffic enforcers and street sweepers may now take a 30-minute heat break amid the sweltering heat, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.

Adidas (ADSGn.DE) sold its last remaining pair of Yeezy sneakers in the fourth quarter, the sportswear brand said on Wednesday, ending the process of liquidating stock of the lucrative shoe line developed with rapper Ye following their split in October 2022.

Movie icon Nora Aunor has switched party-list groups a month into the campaign for the midterm elections.

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, had a restful night in hospital, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

Kapuso fashion icon Heart Evangelista and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach have arrived in France to attend the Paris Fashion Week as Filipino style icons on the global stage.

There's no automatic class suspension because of rising temperatures but schools may be flexible in holding sessions, the Department of Education said (DepEd) on Wednesday.

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As a group gathers signatures to urge the Senate to begin the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, some senators stood firm against violating rules just to convene the impeachment court.

A modernized military is the way for the country to wean itself from relying to a large extent on its allies, Malacañang said on Wednesday, March 5.

For the sixth straight time, the Philippines successfully conducted its resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal without any untoward incident.

Drivers and conductors of large vehicles such as buses and trucks will need to undergo road safety training to reduce accidents, the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Wednesday, March 5.

Malaysia is investigating if local laws were breached in the shipment of servers linked to a Singapore fraud case, as they may have contained advanced chips subject to US export controls.

French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Wednesday at around 7:00 p.m. GMT (3:00 a.m.Thursday, Manila time), he said in a post on social media platform X.

Inflation has cooled for the first time in five months to 2.1% in February driven by cheaper rice thanks to a mandated price range, government statisticians said on Wednesday (March 5).