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Economy
Petron said it may again buy Russian crude oil if the Middle East crisis drags on and other supply options remain too limited. The company framed the move as a possible energy security measure, saying the country cannot afford a shaky fuel supply habang tuloy ang pressure sa global market.
Nation
Manila is rolling out a quick relief move for commuters and jeepney workers as fuel prices keep climbing because of the conflict in the Middle East. The city government said 1,442 jeepney drivers have been tapped to provide free rides under a temporary transport program that starts Monday, March 30.
Showbiz
Ryzza Mae Dizon’s family is getting love online for a simple but heartfelt act of kindness. Instead of filming their usual cooking and mukbang content, they used their platform to show a small relief effort for fellow Filipinos who could use extra help.
Crime
A major manhunt is underway in Maguindanao del Sur after gunmen ambushed a police patrol team and killed five officers in Shariff Aguak. Three more personnel, including a police captain, were wounded in the attack, turning a routine return to barracks into one of the region’s dea
Nation
Manila is rolling out a quick pampalubag move for commuters and jeepney workers as fuel prices keep climbing. The city government has hired 1,442 jeepney drivers to provide free rides under a temporary transport program meant to ease the pressure from the Middle East-driven oil s
Weather
PAGASA has officially declared the start of the country’s warm and dry season, signaling the end of the cooler amihan period and the start of hotter days ahead across much of the Philippines. In Rappler’s report, the weather bureau said the shift from northeasterly winds to easterly winds,
Economy
Manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities have agreed not to raise prices until April 16, giving consumers a bit of breathing room while fuel worries and Middle East tensions continue to rattle markets. According to The Manila Times, the Department of Trade and Industry said this commitment followed a
Economy
Major mall operators across the Philippines are trimming their operating hours starting Monday, March 30, after the government’s national energy emergency pushed companies to help reduce pressure on the power grid. Based on Rappler’s report, SM Supermalls, Robinsons Malls, Ayala malls, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Filinvest Malls, and even
Showbiz
A simple birthday celebration turned extra memorable for young actress Sienna Stevens after Paolo Contis surprised her with a brand new iPhone 17. The gift quickly got attention online, with fans reacting to the sweet off-camera bond between the two performers.
Nation
With the Holy Week exodus getting closer, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has started stricter inspections of buses and public utility vehicles across the country. The move is meant to catch safety problems early before millions of passengers begin heading to the provinces.
Nation
The Philippines and China are talking again about possible oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, reopening a sensitive issue that had been frozen since earlier negotiations were terminated in 2022. The fresh contact happened during the Bilateral Consultative Mechanism meeting held in Fujia
Showbiz
Veteran broadcaster Jessica Soho has picked up another major honor after being named one of PeopleAsia Magazine’s “People of the Year 2026.” The recognition places her among personalities being celebrated as symbols of hope and moral courage, not just fame or popularity.