Who really runs the fashion industry?

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The industry may run on creativity, but it operates within rules written by governments

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MANILA, Philippines — The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said on Tuesday that it is reviewing the personal data breach notification submitted by St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) about a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised the personal information of some patients and employees. NPC spokesperson and Deputy Privacy Commissioner Jose Belarmino II said the commission

Marcos’ order gives schools more say in class suspensions

Nov 4, 2026

Marcos’ order gives schools more say in class suspensions

MANILA, Philippines — Under a new executive order that seeks to minimize learning disruptions, schools in cities or provinces may continue to hold face-to-face classes—despite suspension orders handed down by local government officials—provided their areas are safe. Executive Order No. 130, which was signed on Oct. 28 but published only in the Official Gazette on

DepEd: Over 172,000 teachers, staff to get Apple laptops

Nov 4, 2026

DepEd: Over 172,000 teachers, staff to get Apple laptops

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has secured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops worth over P7.4 billion for public school teachers and administrative personnel, with a five-year warranty and a unit price lower than the devices’ suggested retail price (SRP). The procurement forms part of the government’s effort to equip educators with digital

On stage this November

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Classics return to the stage alongside powerful women-led historical musicals, plus independent companies staging hard-hitting work

COA: P17-B infra works have ‘visible defects’

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COA: P17-B infra works have ‘visible defects’

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) found 300 infrastructure projects across the country worth P17.3 billion to be riddled with “visible defects” as it advised the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to adopt “corrective measures.” In its 2025 audit report, the agency flagged 71 projects costing P4.33 billion in the first

Dole launches 24/7 hotline for El Niño-related work concerns

Nov 4, 2026

Dole launches 24/7 hotline for El Niño-related work concerns

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has launched a new hotline called 15/30, as part of preparations for the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to intensify this month until March next year. The nationwide hotline serves as a 24/7 help desk through which workers and their employers may raise job-related

Latest DPWH stink: P491-M ‘right-of-way scam’; 6 face graft raps

Nov 4, 2026

Latest DPWH stink: P491-M ‘right-of-way scam’; 6 face graft raps

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday filed graft and malversation charges in the Sandiganbayan against six former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials over their alleged involvement in the irregular acquisition of road right-of-way (ROW), worth at least P491 million, in General Santos City. The Ombudsman said it found

Palace to police chief: Get Dela Rosa despite PNP past

Nov 4, 2026

Palace to police chief: Get Dela Rosa despite PNP past

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday challenged the leadership of the Philippine National Police to ensure that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s past position as PNP chief during the Duterte administration would not stand in the way of operations to serve him the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Palace press officer

LTFRB fines Move It P555.75M over excess rider-partners

Nov 4, 2026

LTFRB fines Move It P555.75M over excess rider-partners

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has imposed a P555.75-million penalty on motorcycle taxi platform Move It for exceeding its authorized number of rider-partners. Move It was authorized to operate only 17,746 rider-partners across Metro Manila, Cebu City, and Cagayan de Oro, but it exceeded this limit by 55,575 riders,

M2M wanted a better ending. They found a new beginning

Nov 4, 2026

M2M wanted a better ending. They found a new beginning

With their friendship rekindled, Marit Larsen and Marion Raven went on tour—and are returning to Manila for more

Palace: Budget red flags can lead again to Marcos veto

Nov 4, 2026

Palace: Budget red flags can lead again to Marcos veto

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos will not hesitate to exercise his veto power to remove questionable allocations from the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, Malacañang said on Tuesday, after civil society watchdogs flagged more than P1 trillion in allegedly irregular spending and pork-barrel items in the House-approved version of the measure. Palace press officer

Biz group to DOTr: Don’t open busway to private cars

Nov 4, 2026

Biz group to DOTr: Don’t open busway to private cars

MANILA, Philippines — The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pushing back against the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) decision to temporarily allow private cars on the Edsa Busway, saying this would defeat the project’s very purpose. “Dedicated bus roadway and only regulated buses with high-volume capacity are the design imperatives for the Busway,” the

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