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Economy
Malacañang says the country is not yet at the point where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. needs to declare a national emergency over rising fuel prices. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the situation is still manageable, even as pump prices continue to climb because of tensions in the Middle East.
Showbiz
Heart Evangelista marked the start of her birthday season with a quieter but more meaningful visit to a home for poor and abandoned elderly residents in Rodriguez, Rizal. Instead of making the moment all about glam, the actress and fashion personality spent time with seniors and focused on givi
Sports
UST shook off a slow start and turned the match around against Ateneo, pulling out a 21-25, 25-11, 25-22, 25-12 win in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum. After dropping the opening set, the Golden Tigresses settled in and controlled the pace the rest of th
Politics
The Philippines and the United States completed a new round of joint naval exercises in Manila Bay and the waters off Mariveles, Bataan, with both sides framing the activity as part of tighter maritime coordination. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said the operation was meant to improve int
Showbiz
Jay R is bringing his music-themed drama film 'Songs for Selina' to local cinemas, with its Philippine theatrical run starting March 18. The movie had already secured a North American release through Amazon Prime US and Tubi before getting its local rollout. GMA Entertainment reported that the film
Nation
Muslim communities across the Philippines marked Eid’l Fitr on Saturday, March 21, with prayers, gatherings, and thanksgiving after the end of Ramadan. The celebration happened a day later than the regular holiday that had been announced earlier, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on the night of
Economy
The government is scrambling to keep diesel flowing as the global oil crisis keeps tightening, and the Department of Energy says a shipment of 300,000 barrels is due to arrive next week. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the stock was bought through the Philippine National Oil Co. from a
Showbiz
Pageant fans, mark the calendar: the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 swimsuit show is set for March 21 at Aqua Boracay in Bulabog Beach. GMA Entertainment reported that the venue partner itself announced the event details, including the start time of 4 p.m. plus the seat plan and ticket prices.
Politics
The Philippines is being considered as a possible site for a new 30mm ammunition production line under a United States-led defense manufacturing partnership, according to a Pentagon statement carried by Rappler. The proposal is part of a wider effort to strengthen military supply chains closer to the Indo-Pacific region. The
Nation
Metro Manila commuters may want to plan ahead, dahil may long pause sa rail operations during Holy Week. Rappler reported that the major urban rail lines will temporarily stop running to make way for annual maintenance and system upgrades. LRT-1 will suspend trips from April 2, Maundy Thursday, until April
Sports
Alex Eala opened her Miami Open campaign with a serious grind, surviving a three-hour, 20-minute battle against Germany's Laura Siegemund to move on to the round of 32.
Economy
Government workers may soon get a new way to fight high power bills after the GSIS announced plans to roll out a solar financing program for home installations.