According to February 2026 labor data, 49.43 million Filipinos were employed. The labor force stood at 52.09 million, with 2.66 million unemployed. Among those employed, 5.84 million—or 11.8 percent—reported wanting additional working hours.
Chel Diokno and Leila de Lima expressed confidence that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte will gain sufficient support when it reaches the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Pop star Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, according to prosecutors in Ventura County, California.
Hosts of the noontime program It’s Showtime raised concerns about rising fuel costs and the state of public transportation in the Philippines during a recent episode.
The Dallas Mavericks’ top overall pick has been named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year for the 2025–26 season.
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul is urging the Trump administration to authorize the use of the National Guard to address potential drone threats ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
North Texas is preparing to host the Argentina national soccer team this summer as the defending 2022 FIFA World Cup champions come to Arlington for two group-stage matches ahead of the 2026 tournament.
The Castro County Courthouse in Dimmitt, Texas, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the Texas Historical Commission.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a Houston-area business, alleging it operated a “birth tourism” scheme that helped foreign nationals give birth in the United States to obtain citizenship for their children.
The Dallas City Council has approved an $84.9 million street resurfacing contract as part of the city’s 2026 Annual Street Resurfacing Program, even as Dallas faces a projected General Fund shortfall of more than $30 million.