Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have ratified the 2026 national budget, clearing the way for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to sign the P6.793-trillion spending plan into law. 

Police said the missing bride-to-be reported gone days before her wedding has been found and is being brought back to Manila.

DTI released a list of certified fireworks brands as DOH recorded 112 firecracker-related injuries since Dec. 21.

The House ratified the P6.7-trillion 2026 budget despite objections over unprogrammed appropriations flagged as new "pork."

The chairperson of the powerful House appropriations committee denied on Monday, December 29, allegations by Rep. Leandro Leviste that lawmakers are offered millions of pesos in "incentives" to help pass the 2026 national budget.

Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said Rep. Leandro Leviste presented only limited portions of the documents despite requests for the complete set.

“I did not ever request, endorse, approve, or authorize any DPWH project or budget allocation at any stage of the budget process,” Bersamin said. 

The Philippines welcomed its first charter flight from Mongolia as the government moves to diversify tourism source markets.

An “anti-political dynasty” bill may be doing the opposite. Akbayan Rep. Percival Cendaña warns House proposals could legitimize family rule instead of curbing it.

Like in previous years, most Filipinos are thankful for good health this Christmas season, a survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.