Politics
Former President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team at the International Criminal Court has officially withdrawn its request to appeal a ruling that refused to kick out three Filipino lawyers representing victims of his bloody drug war. Lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman filed the withdrawal notice on March 16, 2026, just
Crime
Seven minors who were allegedly being groomed online for violent attacks have been rescued by the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), marking one of the most disturbing cases of online radicalization targeting Filipino youth. The operation was launched after foreign law enforcement partners tipped off Philippine authorities about suspicious activity in
Politics
The Philippines just clapped back hard at Beijing after China's embassy in Manila posted on social media claiming that a former Filipino diplomat once admitted Scarborough Shoal wasn't Philippine territory. Foreign affairs spokesperson Rogelio Villanueva didn't mince words, saying China needs to settle claims
Economy
The National Food Authority is pushing for temporary emergency powers that would let them sell rice straight to consumers — cutting out the middlemen and bringing the price down to just P33 per kilo. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson told reporters that the current system is too slow. Right now, NFA can
Nation
While oil prices keep climbing thanks to the Middle East crisis, the Pangilinan family just did something unexpected — they're voluntarily cutting diesel prices at their own gas station. Businessman and motivational speaker Anthony Pangilinan announced on Monday that their family-run Shell station in South Forbes, Silang, Cavite will
Economy
Brace yourselves, commuters — the LTFRB just greenlit fare increases across nearly all public utility vehicles in the country, and it's hitting everything from jeepneys to Grab rides. LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza announced the decision on Tuesday, saying the board needed to balance the welfare of millions of commuters
Economy
The Philippines is now looking at a once-unthinkable option: buying oil from Russia. Petron CEO Ramon Ang confirmed to AFP that the country's sole oil refiner is "in talks" to potentially purchase Russian crude, as the war-driven fuel crisis pushes the government to explore every possible
If you missed LANY's sold-out 2024 shows, here's your redemption arc. The American pop-rock band just announced they're returning to the Philippines this November for their 'soft' tour — and this time, they're hitting not one, not two, but three cities
It took 98 years, pero finally nangyari na — a woman has won the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the Filipino-American and African American Creole director of photography behind the Ryan Coogler film "Sinners," made history at the 2026 Academy Awards when her name was called by
Good news for workers and students: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid'l Fitr, the Feast of Ramadan. The proclamation means the entire country gets a long weekend, with the holiday falling on a Friday. Proclamation
The USS Blue Ridge, flagship of the US 7th Fleet and one of the most storied command ships in the American Navy, sailed into Manila on March 16 for a scheduled port visit — its first time docking in the Philippine capital since 2024. The arrival comes at a critical time,
In a decisive move amid the worst oil crisis in Philippine history, the House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would give President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the power to suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel products. A total of 247 lawmakers voted in favor, with only three
Kanlaon Volcano erupted again Sunday evening, sending ash raining down on large parts of Negros Island and forcing local governments to suspend classes in seven municipalities come Monday. This marks the third moderate eruption of 2026 — following similar events on February 19 and 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
Filipino billiards legend Carlo Biado just added another crown to his already stacked collection — he's now the 2026 US Open One-Pocket Champion after dominating fellow Pinoy Roland Garcia in the finals, 5-1, in Las Vegas, Nevada. What makes this win even more impressive? It came after a grueling
Good news for tricycle drivers in Metro Manila — the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are rolling out ₱5,000 cash assistance starting tomorrow, March 17. Around 139,000 tricycle drivers in the National Capital Region are eligible for the fuel subsidy program.
P-pop kings SB19 just gave A'TIN something to scream about. On Day 3 of the DUNK Showcase at K-Arena Yokohama in Japan, the Filipino group joined forces with Japanese pop group Be:First for a surprise collaboration — debuting an unreleased track called "Toyfriend" that nobody saw
Mag-full tank na kayo today kung kaya — kasi grabe ang price hike na parating this week. The Department of Energy just announced projected fuel price adjustments for March 17–23, and the numbers are enough to make anyone's wallet cry. Here's the damage: diesel is expected
The 2026 Oscars are officially in the books — and it was Paul Thomas Anderson's night. His counter-culture caper One Battle After Another, inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, walked away with six Academy Awards including the coveted Best Picture. Anderson, who had been nominated multiple times
Brace yourselves, commuters — the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has officially confirmed that fare hikes for jeepneys and buses are a go. LTFRB Chairperson Vigor Mendoza announced that the exact amounts will be revealed on Tuesday after getting approval from Department of Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez. "Yung