Marcos Floats China Gas Reset as Oil Crisis Shakes PH Plans

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the worsening global oil crunch could push the Philippines and China to revisit possible joint gas development in the South China Sea. In an interview cited by the report, Marcos said the current energy crisis may serve as an 'impetus' for both sides

TNVS Drivers Ready to Log Off as Fuel Pain Triggers 2-Day Transport Protest

Thousands of ride-hailing drivers in the Philippines are set to join a two-day transport protest on March 26 and 27, with organizers saying around 5,000 TNVS drivers may stop accepting bookings. The action is tied to growing anger over soaring fuel prices that have pushed operating costs higher for

Ion Perez Gets Heat Online After Clapbacks Over Risky Bike Move

Ion Perez is catching flak online after his replies to netizens sparked another round of social media backlash. The It's Showtime host was criticized after people called out what they saw as unsafe biking behavior in a post that later circulated on Reddit.

Busog at Ready? DepEd Rolls Out Biggest School Feeding Push Yet

The Department of Education is kicking off what it calls its most ambitious school feeding program so far, backed by a record P25.6 billion budget for school year 2026 to 2027. Malaking jump ito from previous years, and the government says the goal is to help millions of learners stay healthy enough

PH-Japan Ties Level Up as Security and Business Links Get Stronger

The Philippines and Japan are marking a bigger chapter in their relationship, with Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya saying the partnership between the two countries has reached a new height. Ang focus ngayon is both security and economic cooperation, hindi lang ceremonial diplomacy.

Bianca Gets Real as the Iconic PBB House Prepares to Move On

Pinoy Big Brother is saying goodbye to one of its most recognizable symbols: the original PBB house. Host Bianca Gonzalez shared an emotional reaction after confirmation that the longtime house will close and the show will eventually transfer to a new location. The article said TV Production and Star Magic

Holy Week Ayos? DPWH Rushes Road Fixes Before Travel Spike

The Department of Public Works and Highways is stepping up road maintenance work as Holy Week travel begins to build, with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon saying crews have been ordered to keep major roads safe, clear, and commuter-friendly. Based on the report, all DPWH regional and district engineering offices

Sara No-Show, But House Pushes Impeach Hearing Forward

Vice President Sara Duterte skipped Wednesday’s House Committee on Justice hearing, but lawmakers pushed ahead anyway as they examined the impeachment complaints filed against her. Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said the panel would continue its work even without Duterte physically present. According to the report, the committee is trying

Sinag Maynila Goes Bigger, Mixing Indie Grit With Mainstream Pull This Year

The eighth Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival is officially underway, and this year’s edition is leaning hard into a wider mix of voices. Festival director Brillante Mendoza said the goal is not to keep the event boxed in as purely indie, but to blend mainstream, regional, a

Pinoys in South Lebanon Told to Move Fast as Embassy Raises Alarm

The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon is urging Filipinos in the southern part of the country to relocate to Beirut or to northern areas after an Israeli bombing hit the Qasmiyeh bridge, a key link connecting the south to the rest of Lebanon. The warning came as tensions in the regio

Fuel Tax Pause? House Moves to Give Marcos Faster Power at the Pump

The House of Representatives has moved to give President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the authority to suspend or reduce fuel excise taxes as oil prices keep climbing because of the conflict in the Middle East. The bill got 247 votes in favor, with only the three-member Makabayan bloc vo

Easterlies Bring Rain Threat to Several PH Areas Midweek

PAGASA said the easterlies will bring cloudy skies and rain showers to several parts of the country on Wednesday, with eastern and southern areas expected to feel the wetter conditions first. Based on GMA News Online’s report, the weather system is affecting a wide stretch of the archipelago.