Day: February 4, 2026
Sandro Marcos seeks abolition of travel tax
House Majority Leader Alexander Sandro Marcos has proposed the abolition of the imposition of travel tax for Filipinos travelling abroad for vacation, saying the said levy already outlived its purpose.
Philippine debt burden hits 20-year high at 63.2% of economy
Ending the year with a fresh record-high sovereign debt coupled with a weaker economic growth, the Philippines closed 2025 with a debt burden ballooning to its highest level in 20 years, data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed.
Globe eyes mid-single-digit revenue growth in 2026
Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. is targeting low- to mid-single-digit revenue growth in 2026 after posting a slight decline in operating revenues and net income in 2025 amid persistent inflation and severe natural calamities.
Jessica Sanchez to hold Manila concert in May
Jessica Sanchez is set to hold a concert in the Philippines!
Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ to screen in Philippine cinemas
Markiplier’s horror film “Iron Lung” is coming to the Philippines!
Mitski in Manila: Ticketing details, seat plan for ‘Nothing”s About to Happen to Me’ concert
The ticketing details and seat plan of Mitski”s upcoming Manila concert have been announced.
Singapore’s Wooshi Rolls to open in PH this 2026
Wooshi Rolls, a Singaporean maki roll and rice bowl brand, is set to open its first outpost in the Philippines, marking its first store outside the Little Red Dot.
American national arrested, 7 rescued in Batangas cybersex den raid — PNP-ACG
A 27-year-old American national has been arrested for allegedly facilitating a supposed cybersex den in Nasugbu, Batangas, the Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said Wednesday.
CA confirms promotions of 35 senior AFP officers
The Commission on Appointment (CA) on Wednesday confirmed the appointments of 35 senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to higher ranks.
Groups protest, seek dismissal of sedition raps vs. youth leaders
Several youth groups on Wednesday staged another protest, calling for the dismissal of sedition and inciting to sedition complaints filed against youth leaders over the September 21, 2025 rallies.
