Showbiz
Jessica Soho just added another major honor to an already stacked career. The veteran Kapuso journalist was named one of PeopleAsia Magazine’s 'People of the Year 2026,' a recognition given to individuals seen as symbols of hope and moral courage.
Economy
A fresh warning just landed for the Philippine economy. Fitch Ratings said the country’s credit profile could come under pressure if slower growth drags on and the latest oil shock from the Middle East turns into a longer, more structural problem.
Nation
Metro Manila motorists are getting a little more breathing room, at least on this stretch. The MMDA said it will keep its new traffic management scheme at the Quezon Avenue-Araneta Avenue intersection after a dry run showed faster travel times and better average speeds in the are
Politics
The Department of National Defense pushed back against China’s latest remarks on the West Philippine Sea dispute, saying Beijing has only itself to blame for the reputational damage caused by its own actions. In a statement reported by Rappler, DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong rejected China’s claim
Nation
Jeepney drivers in Cebu joined the nationwide transport strike on March 19, saying the latest fuel hikes have pushed their daily earnings to the edge and made it harder to provide for their families. Rappler reported that drivers who used to bring home at least around P900 a day are
Economy
Public utility vehicles, buses, and freight trucks are getting a temporary toll break starting Monday, March 23, after the Department of Transportation announced a two-month discount program for selected expressways. According to the DOTr, the move is meant to soften the blow of rising fuel costs linked to the ongoing
Sports
The Philippine women's national football team just pulled off one of the biggest wins in their history — and they're headed to Brazil for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Filipinas dominated Uzbekistan in their Women's Asian Cup playoff match on Thursday,
Calling all Pinoy ARMY — the wait is almost over! BTS is set to take the stage at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul this Saturday, March 21, at 7 PM Philippine time for their special Arirang comeback concert. It's the group's first full reunion performance since all seven
It's officially happening. The House Justice Committee has invited Vice President Sara Duterte to attend a meeting on March 25 to iron out the ground rules for her impeachment hearing, which is set to begin on April 14. The letter was signed by panel chairperson and Batangas Rep.
The Middle East war just got a whole lot worse — and Pinoy motorists are about to feel it at the pump. Oil prices surged past $113 per barrel on Thursday after Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on several Gulf energy facilities, including Qatar's Ras Laffan — the world'
Prepare your wallets, mga kababayan — fuel prices are set to climb again next week, marking the 10th consecutive week of increases as the Middle East war continues to wreak havoc on global oil supply. But there's a tiny silver lining: the hikes are expected to be smaller than
Pinay tennis star Alex Eala is through to the next round of the 2026 Miami Open after gutting out a grueling three-hour battle against Germany's Laura Siegemund. The 20-year-old world No. 29, seeded 31st in the tournament, won 6(6)–7, 6–3, 6–3 in a match
Grammy-winning Fil-Am superstar Olivia Rodrigo just gave the world a taste of her Filipino heritage — literally. In a brand new Vogue kitchen feature, the 22-year-old whipped up a batch of classic lumpia while mixing a citrusy Paloma cocktail with calamansi, the beloved Filipino fruit she proudly described as "these
Your favorite sharp-toothed, furry little monster is headed to Hollywood. Sony Pictures and Chinese toy giant Pop Mart have officially announced they're co-developing a feature film starring Labubu — the wildly popular collectible that's taken the world (and every Pinoy collector) by storm. The news dropped at
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. just gave the Philippine Army its marching orders — literally. Speaking at the Army's 129th founding anniversary at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, the President directed the military to speed up its transition from fighting domestic threats to defending the country from external ones. Under
Here's a number that should scare you: around 40 million Filipinos — roughly a third of the country's population — are still relying on water sources that could be unsafe or compromised. That's the alarming figure from DENR Undersecretary Carlos Primo David, who says fixing the
