Economy
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is now seriously considering a rate hike as early as April, completely reversing its recent easing stance — all because the Middle East oil crisis won't stop hammering the Philippine economy. Finance Secretary Frederick Go, who sits on the Monetary Board, dropped the
Nation
With oil prices going haywire because of the Middle East crisis, the Philippines is making a bold move — building its very first petroleum engineering research laboratory in Palawan, set to open on March 25 in Puerto Princesa. The Drilling Fluids Research and Innovation (DFRI) Laboratory is a collaboration between the
Economy
The Philippine peso smashed through the ₱60-per-dollar barrier for the first time in history on Thursday, plunging to ₱60.40 during intraday trading as the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates high continues to supercharge the dollar against emerging market currencies. The Philippine Stock Exchange index
Showbiz
Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and Miss Universe 3rd runner-up Ahtisa Manalo is officially making the jump to showbiz — and she's doing it with GMA's Sparkle artist management. The beauty queen revealed she was actually supposed to sign with the network last year, but chose to pursue
Economy
Here's a sobering forecast that the Marcos administration probably doesn't want to hear: the World Bank projects the Philippine economy will grow only 4.6% in 2026 — way below the government's own 5-6% target. And it gets worse, kasi the Middle East conflict could
Nation
The Department of National Defense just went full clap-back mode against China on Thursday, rejecting Beijing's claims that Philippine maritime operations near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) are some kind of "self-directed farce." DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong didn't hold back, saying China
Economy
Philippine auto sales took a hit in February, dropping 8.5 percent year-on-year to 35,842 units from 39,164 the year before. But there's a bright spot in the numbers: electric vehicle sales are surging, signaling a major shift in what Filipinos want to drive. According to
The Philippines just snagged another international recognition — this time, for good manners. A global survey by cross-border digital financial services provider Remitly has named the country as the 6th most polite nation in the world. The survey, which polled more than 4,600 people worldwide, found that 2.3 percent
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the indefinite suspension of fare hikes for jeepneys, buses, and transport network vehicle services (TNVS) that were supposed to take effect on Thursday, March 19. The across-the-board fare increases had already been approved by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) due to soaring oil prices
Bad news for travelers headed to the Middle East — Cathay Pacific has officially suspended all flights to Dubai and Riyadh until April 30, 2026, citing the escalating war in the region. The move extends earlier suspensions from March and signals that the conflict shows no signs of cooling down anytime
AJ Raval is putting her foot down. The 25-year-old actress took to Instagram Stories on March 17 to shoot down rumors that her father, veteran action star Jeric Raval, allegedly urged Kylie Padilla to file for an annulment from ex-husband Aljur Abrenica. "Fake news. 100%. My father would never
It's happening — PISTON has officially launched a nationwide transport strike today, March 19, paralyzing jeepney routes across the Philippines as drivers and operators protest skyrocketing fuel prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. PISTON national president Mody Floranda announced the strike during a press conference earlier this
It's happening — PISTON has officially launched a nationwide transport strike today, March 19, paralyzing jeepney routes across the Philippines as drivers and operators protest skyrocketing fuel prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. PISTON national president Mody Floranda announced the strike during a press conference earlier this
In a rare piece of good news amid all the oil crisis drama, the Philippine National Police reported on Wednesday that the country's crime rate has dropped by 7.2% in the first months of 2026 compared to the same period last year. "From January to March
If you're a student or parent wondering about classes today, here's the deal: dozens of universities and schools across Metro Manila and nearby provinces shifted to online learning on Thursday, March 19, as a nationwide transport strike disrupted commuter routes. The strike, organized by transport groups
Motorists, rejoice — the MMDA has officially suspended the expanded number coding scheme on Friday, March 20, 2026, in observance of Eid'l Fitr. That means all vehicles are free to hit the road without worrying about coding restrictions. President Marcos earlier proclaimed March 20 as a regular holiday nationwide
With fuel prices going through the roof thanks to the ongoing Middle East conflict, Cavite 1st District Rep. Jolo Revilla is calling on the private sector to adopt work-from-home arrangements as a practical response to the crisis. His logic is simple: fewer people commuting means less gas consumed, which helps
K-pop fans in Manila, get ready for something completely different. Rising boy group TWS is launching their first-ever virtual reality concert experience, "TWS VR CONCERT: RUSH ROAD," and it's heading to Gateway Cineplex from April 17 to 26. This isn't your typical concert film
The impeachment train is officially rolling — and it's picking up speed. The House justice committee voted on Wednesday to declare that the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte contain sufficient grounds to proceed to a full hearing. The panel's decision came after Duterte filed