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The Department of Education is sounding the alarm — the Philippines is short by a staggering 165,000 classrooms, and they're calling on local government units across the country to step up. Education Secretary Sonny Angara laid out the challenge during the 2026 General Assembly of the League of
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The Miss Universe Philippines organization has officially dropped the swimsuit portraits of its 51 candidates for the 2026 edition of the pageant, and the internet is absolutely buzzing. The stunning photos were unveiled across the organization's social media platforms, giving fans their first real look at this year&
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A devastating fire swept through Barangay Pinyahan in Quezon City over the weekend, displacing around 4,000 families and reducing homes along NIA Road to ash and rubble. But amid the destruction, one small structure refused to fall — a neighborhood chapel that stood completely untouched by the flames. Volunteer Angelica-anne
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The Philippines is stepping up on the world stage. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro went before the United Nations Security Council in New York to push for urgent humanitarian assistance in Myanmar, as the Southeast Asian nation marks five painful years of civil war. Lazaro, who serves as the
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After more than a year away from the spotlight, Bea Alonzo is officially making her teleserye comeback — and it's a big one. The actress is set to star in "Whispers From Heaven" on GMA, marking her 25th anniversary in the entertainment industry. Talk about a grand
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Brace yourselves, Visayas and Mindanao — PAGASA just confirmed that the low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has officially developed into a tropical depression as of Tuesday morning, March 10. As of 8 a.m., the tropical depression was spotted approximately 1,305 kilometers east of
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In celebration of International Women's Month, Billboard Philippines is bringing back its signature Women In Music awards for the third year running. The event, scheduled for March 24, 2026, will honor the Filipinas who have been breaking barriers, setting records, and reshaping the sound of OPM. This year&
If you thought fuel prices were already masakit sa bulsa, brace yourself — the Department of Energy just announced the biggest weekly price hike yet. Starting Tuesday, March 10, gasoline will go up by as much as P10.20 per liter, diesel by a staggering P24.25 per liter, and kerosene
Monday was absolutely brutal for Philippine financial markets. The PSEi crashed nearly 5 percent — shedding 314 points to close at 6,006.22 — its lowest level in five months. Every single one of the 30 blue-chip stocks ended in the red, a full wipeout that left investors reeling. The peso
In what could be a historic shift in Philippine healthcare policy, the Department of Health has thrown its support behind a bill that would legalize medical cannabis in the country. House lawmakers recently approved House Bill 10439, which would allow doctors to prescribe cannabis-based treatments for patients with serious conditions
The Department of Energy isn't playing around. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin announced that the DOE has issued show-cause orders against 55 gas stations across the country for allegedly ignoring the government's staggered fuel price increase scheme — a system designed to soften the blow of what could
Showbiz fans are losing their minds after marriage banns for actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co were publicly announced at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Manila. The banns, read on Sunday, March 8, listed the couple under their legal names — "Ferdinand Vincent Pe Co" as groom
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. touched down in New York on Sunday for a high-stakes working visit to the United Nations, with one main goal: to rally support for the Philippines' bid to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. "This candidature is
A Rappler investigation has uncovered a disturbing espionage operation: Chinese nationals have been systematically recruiting young Filipino government workers to hand over classified defense and security documents. The recruits — mostly in their mid- to late-20s with financially unstable families — were found inside the Department of National Defense, the Philippine Navy,
Veteran broadcast journalist Jessica Soho has been named one of PeopleAsia Magazine's People of the Year 2026, capping over four decades of award-winning journalism that has made her one of the most trusted voices in Philippine media. The Kapuso journalist was among 11 honorees recognized for leading in
The Department of Transportation is deploying P3.5 billion worth of subsidies to cushion the blow of skyrocketing fuel prices on everyday commuters. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez confirmed that free rides will return to select bus routes — including the EDSA busway — while fuel vouchers worth up to P10,000
Heart Evangelista kicked off the second season of her show "Heart World" with something way more meaningful than fashion — charity. The Global Fashion Icon opened the premiere episode by visiting the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and spending quality time with rescue animals waiting for their forever homes.
Brace yourselves, mga kababayan — oil prices just went through the roof. On Monday, crude oil surged past $119 per barrel, hitting levels not seen since mid-2022, as the expanding U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues to choke global oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures spiked
Talk about a life-changing Monday night. A lucky bettor from Negros Occidental just hit the P45 million jackpot in the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The winner correctly guessed all six numbers — 38-32-08-20-19-09 — making them an instant multimillionaire. While their identity remains