Showbiz
After four decades of fearless reporting and groundbreaking journalism, Jessica Soho has added yet another prestigious award to her already legendary resume — PeopleAsia Magazine has named her one of its "People of the Year 2026." And honestly, is anyone even surprised at this point? The Philippines' most-awarded
Nation
Say goodbye to Fridays at the office — at least for now. Government agencies and local government units across the Philippines have officially started implementing a four-day workweek after President Marcos ordered a compressed schedule to help ease the burden of skyrocketing fuel costs. Under Memorandum Circular No. 114, the shift
Economy
If you're planning to travel this Holy Week, better brace yourself — because getting anywhere just got a whole lot more expensive. With jet fuel prices in Asia surging by a jaw-dropping 90 percent year-on-year, airline ticket costs are about to follow suit, and ferry operators have already started
Crime
A 24-year-old Filipina has finally mustered the courage to file a rape complaint against a Singaporean man she met through an online chat platform — six years after the alleged assault took place in Pasay City. In a sworn statement filed at the Pasay City Prosecutor's Office on March
Politics
A massive wave of support is building for former President Rodrigo Duterte. Senator Robinhood Padilla revealed on Wednesday that a staggering 238,000 people have already signed a petition demanding Duterte's return from The Hague, where he's been detained by the International Criminal Court for the
Economy
Malaking investment ang paparating! President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. just announced that a US-based medical glove manufacturer is pouring a whopping $200 million into the Philippines to build a brand-new manufacturing facility right here sa bansa. The President dropped the news during a media interview in New York City on Tuesday,
Politics
The Philippine Labor Code has been around for half a century — and senators say it's high time for a major upgrade. On Tuesday, Senators Risa Hontiveros and Francis Pangilinan pushed for a comprehensive overhaul of the 50-year-old law to address the realities of modern work: artificial intelligence, gig
The Philippine Army just showed the world it means business when it comes to defending the country's coastline. In a dramatic littoral defense live-fire exercise held in Burgos, Pangasinan on March 9, armor and artillery units successfully repelled a simulated enemy assault as part of the Combined Arms
It's been half a century since the Philippine Labor Code was written — and senators are finally saying it's time for a serious upgrade. On Tuesday, Sens. Risa Hontiveros and Francis Pangilinan pushed for a comprehensive revision of the labor law to address modern realities like artificial
Kung akala mo ang fuel crisis sa kalsada lang, think again. Cebu's shipping industry is now feeling the full brunt of skyrocketing global oil prices, with ferry operators slashing routes and jacking up fares across the Visayas. Multiple shipping lines have been forced to act as fuel costs
The Philippine Army just sent a strong message — don't mess with our coastline. In a massive show of force last March 9, armor and artillery units successfully repelled a simulated enemy assault during a littoral defense live-fire exercise in Burgos, Pangasinan, part of the Combined Arms Training Exercise
The oil crisis isn't just hitting your gas tank — it's now slamming the shipping industry too. Ferry operators across Cebu have started canceling routes and hiking fares after fuel costs surged by a staggering 40 percent, making several routes financially unviable. OceanJet has already pulled the
Mark your calendars, music lovers — British electro-pop duo HONNE is returning to Manila for a very special 10th anniversary concert on August 10, 2026 at the PICC Plenary Hall. And if their past Manila shows are anything to go by, this one's going to be unforgettable. The duo
The PVL All-Filipino Conference just served up another instant classic, and Farm Fresh came out on top in the most dramatic way possible — beating Choco Mucho in five grueling sets, 21-25, 25-22, 16-25, 25-18, 15-9 at the Filoil Centre in San Juan City. Trisha Tubu was the star of the
If you're a PUV driver struggling with gas prices right now, here's some good news — the government is rolling out a P5,000 fuel subsidy starting March 17, and Metro Manila tricycle drivers get it first. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez confirmed that the Department of Transportation
The showbiz world is buzzing after marriage banns for actress Bea Alonzo and Puregold scion Vincent Co were publicly announced during a livestreamed Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Paco, Manila last Sunday, March 8. Wedding bells are definitely ringing, besh! During the ceremony officiated by Rev. Fr.
A tropical depression lurking outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified into Tropical Storm Nuri, Pagasa confirmed Wednesday. But before you start panic-buying canned goods — the weather bureau says the storm is unlikely to enter PAR directly. Pagasa chief Nathaniel Servando said while Nuri itself has a slim chance
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced he will certify as urgent a bill granting him emergency powers to combat soaring petroleum prices — a move that could pave the way for temporary excise tax cuts on fuel if global oil prices remain elevated. Speaking after his address at the UN General
BLACKPINK's Jisoo just gave Filipino fans a major kilig moment by sharing behind-the-scenes photos from Cebu, where key scenes of her new Netflix K-drama "Boyfriend on Demand" were filmed. The K-pop superstar posted a series of Instagram photos taken at Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu and Bluewater Maribago