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Veteran broadcaster Jessica Soho has been named one of PeopleAsia Magazine’s 'People of the Year 2026,' adding another major recognition to a career that has already spanned four decades. The award honors public figures seen as symbols of hope and moral courage, and Jessica was recognized under
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines will still host the 2026 ASEAN Summit, but in a much smaller and more focused format as the regional bloc deals with the fallout from the fuel crisis tied to tensions in the Middle East. Instead of the usual long program full of
Economy
The Philippines is getting a major agriculture boost after the World Bank approved a $1 billion loan aimed at raising farm productivity and making the country’s food systems more resilient to climate shocks. The funding will go to the Philippines Sustainable Agricultural Transformation Project, or PSAT, which is designed
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Queen of C-Pop JOLIN is giving fans a peek at how her collaboration with SB19 on “Emoji” came together, and the whole story started with a little uncertainty. ABS-CBN Entertainment reported that JOLIN described working with the P-pop group online as feeling like a “blind date” at
Politics
What was supposed to be a city celebration in Davao ended up looking a lot like a full-on political show of force for former president Rodrigo Duterte. Rappler reported that thousands lined the streets on Saturday for the 89th Araw ng Dabaw parade, but the mood quickly shifted be
Economy
Motorists may get a tiny breather next week, but hindi pa rin tapos ang sakit sa bulsa. The Manila Times reported that diesel prices are still expected to rise by around P11 to P12 per liter, while gasoline may either stay flat or climb by about P3.
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Actor Lance Carr has finally addressed the pageant performance clip that blew up online after the coronation night of Miss City of San Fernando 2026. The moment spread fast on social media, with many viewers reacting to the song choice and how the performance came across onstage.
Starting Monday, March 30, several of the country’s biggest mall operators will shorten operating hours as part of the response to the national energy emergency. The move covers more than 190 malls nationwide, according to Rappler’s report.
A fresh diesel shipment reached Luzon this week, pero ayon sa Rappler’s breakdown, the much-publicized 142,000 barrels are not enough to cover even one full day of Philippine diesel demand based on 2024 government consumption data.
A new bill at the House of Representatives wants the government to respond faster when large-scale economic shocks hit. Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez is pushing the proposed RESCUE Act, which would create a standing system for emergency economic action
The Philippines and Japan have signed fresh financing agreements for two major infrastructure projects, giving another big push to the Marcos administration’s transport build-out. The deals cover additional funding for the Metro Manila Subway Project and engineering services for
The Department of Health is gearing up for Holy Week with a Code White Alert that will run from March 30 to April 6, 2026. That means public health teams are shifting into heightened readiness ahead of the expected travel surge and the usual spike in road mishaps and emergency ca
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SB19 leader Pablo made his position clear on the growing use of artificial intelligence in music: innovation is welcome, but not when it copies or exploits artists without permission. Speaking during the press conference for the group’s new album, he said AI becomes dangerous when it starts using an
The Philippines is moving most ASEAN preparatory meetings online after the country’s energy emergency reshaped how it plans to host the regional bloc this year. The shift means the many working-level, senior officials’, and ministerial meetings leading up to the summits will now happen virtually instead of requiring full
Malacañang said private companies are free to consider work-from-home arrangements if that helps cut fuel use while pump prices stay painfully high. The Palace did not announce a blanket order, but it made clear that business-led adjustments would be welcome if they ease pressure on workers and daily transport costs.
Josh Ford marked his birthday with a giving-back moment instead of a usual celebrity party, visiting an elderly home in San Juan with fellow 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 1.0' housemate Kira Balinger. The visit doubled as a post-birthday celebration and also marked the anniversary of