P235-Million Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Nasamsam ng BOC — Galing UAE, Walang Health Warning

The Bureau of Customs just pulled off another massive bust. Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno personally led the inspection of a shipment containing P235-million worth of smuggled cigarettes from the United Arab Emirates that was bound for the Port of Batangas. The haul: 637 master cases of MAC Super Slim Ice Cool

341 Distressed OFWs Uuwi Na Mula Middle East — Chartered Flight, Ready Na

Hundreds of distressed overseas Filipino workers are finally coming home. A total of 341 OFWs from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain are set to board a chartered flight from Riyadh to Manila this Saturday, March 14, arranged by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) as tensions in the Middle East

Frasco Out na sa DOT — Reassigned as Presidential Adviser, Self-Promotion Daw ang Issue

After months of rumors and online bashing, it's official — Christina Garcia Frasco is no longer the Secretary of the Department of Tourism. Malacañang confirmed her exit on Thursday, March 12, ending a tenure that began when she was appointed in June 2022. But don't worry about

Survey Says: 64% ng Pinoy Gusto Nang i-Ban ang Political Dynasties

Nearly two-thirds of Filipino adults want Congress to finally pass a law banning political dynasties, according to the latest Pulse Asia nationwide survey released Friday, March 13. The 1st Quarter 2026 'Ulat ng Bayan' survey found that 64 percent of respondents support the legislation — a clear signal that

Baguio Hits 9°C — Pinaka-Malamig This Amihan Season, Metro Manila Ramdam Din ang Ginaw

Baguio City just recorded its coldest temperature this amihan season — a bone-chilling 9 degrees Celsius early Saturday morning, March 14. If you thought the cold season was winding down, think again. PAGASA confirmed the reading, making it the lowest so far during this northeast monsoon period. And it wasn'

2 Patay, 50 Families Nawalan ng Bahay sa Pasay Fire — Firefighters Hirap Pumasok sa Makikitid na Kalye

A devastating fire tore through a densely packed residential area in Pasay City on Thursday evening, killing two people and leaving approximately 50 families homeless. The blaze erupted along P. Villanueva Street in Barangay 85 at around 5:59 PM, quickly engulfing houses made of light materials in the tightly

Viral TikToker Nag-Fake ng Disability Para Makasingit sa LRT — DSWD Says 'That's Illegal, Bes'

A TikTok video showing a user allegedly faking a disability to get priority access at LRT Line 1 has gone viral — and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is not amused. DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao issued a stern warning on Friday against anyone pretending to have disabilities just

Hindi Pa Tapos! After Gas Price Hikes, Water Bills Tataas Din Starting April

Just when you thought fuel prices were the only thing draining your wallet, here comes another hit — your water bill is going up too. The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) confirmed on Friday that water rates will increase starting the second quarter of 2026, which begins in April. Both

64% ng Pinoy Gustong I-Ban ang Political Dynasties — But Mindanao Has a Different Take

A big majority of Filipinos are done with political dynasties. According to the latest Pulse Asia "Ulat ng Bayan" survey released Friday, March 13, a solid 64 percent of Filipino adults support the passage of a law that would ban political dynasties in the country. Only 17 percent

P-Pop World Domination! BINI and SB19 Officially Join Weverse — Kasama Na Sila ni BTS at BLACKPINK

Pinoy pride moment alert! Two of the biggest P-pop acts in the country — BINI and SB19 — have officially been confirmed to join Weverse, the global superfan platform created by HYBE that's home to massive acts like BTS, BLACKPINK, and other K-pop royalty. This is a huge deal for

Goodbye, Frasco — Marcos Removes Tourism Secretary, Gives Her New Role as 'Community Adviser'

It's official: Christina Garcia Frasco is out as Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT). Malacañang confirmed her exit on Thursday, ending a tenure that started back in June 2022 — and one that wasn't exactly controversy-free. But before you think she's been totally kicked

Malacañang Calls Emergency Meeting With Oil Companies — Recto Says 'Simple Lang Ang Gusto ng Pangulo'

With fuel prices spiraling out of control, Malacañang hauled in oil company executives for a face-to-face meeting on Thursday, March 12, to demand answers on supply and pricing. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto led the government delegation alongside DOE Secretary Sharon Garin. "The meeting focused on supply and prices, on