Gilas Pilipinas Boys standout guard Kieffer Alas is officially returning to the Philippines to join the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles ahead of UAAP Season 89. The 18-year-old, 6-foot-2 guard revealed his decision in a social media post on Tuesday. Read more »
The Manila city government has rolled out sweeping fuel conservation measures, cutting its fuel consumption by 50 percent in response to growing instability in the global oil market. Mayor Isko Moreno signed Executive Order 7 on Monday, directing all departments and offices to immediately scale down fuel use as tensions in the Middle East threaten supply chains and prices. Read more »
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced that Sta. Ana Hospital has secured a spot in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 – Philippines list, ranking 25th among the 35 Philippine hospitals included in the survey. Read more »
Three books by and about Mindanao have been recognized at the 43rd National Book Awards, highlighting the region’s rich history and culture. The awards, announced by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC), honored 30 titles across 30 categories. Read more »
A rare milestone in Philippine sports will be celebrated as gymnast Carlos “Caloy” Yulo and tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala are set to be recognized as the Male and Female Athletes of the Year at the San Miguel Corporation–Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Annual Awards Night, to be held at the Diamond Hotel Manila. Read more »
Pangasinan has taken a historic step in advancing the country’s milkfish industry with the groundbreaking of the first local government unit (LGU)-led bangus breeding and hatchery facility. Read more »
