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Nation
A special team from the Commission on Audit has flagged alleged irregularities involving about P2.2 billion in learning material procurements under the Bangsamoro education ministry. The preliminary findings focus on transactions made by the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education, or MBHTE, in the BARMM government. According to
Weather
PAGASA has officially retired seven tropical cyclone names from its regular list after the deadly and damaging 2025 storm season. The names being removed are Crising, Emong, Mirasol, Nando, Opong, Tino, and Uwan — a clear sign of just how hard those weather systems hit the country. The weather bureau said
Politics
Vice President Sara Duterte has been formally invited by the House Committee on Justice to attend a March 25 meeting that will set the ground rules for the impeachment complaints filed against her. The session is meant to lay out how the case will move, including who will be called
Crime
Police have filed a murder complaint against one suspect in the killing of former Miss Philippines Earth 2013 runner-up Lullete Jane Ramilo de Guzman. In a statement cited by PEP.ph, Police Regional Office 2 said one of the suspects, identified only by the alias 'JayR,' is now under prelim
Showbiz
Herlene Budol is taking on a deeply personal role this weekend as she portrays the life story of her own mother in Magpakailanman. The episode, titled 'Ang Tanging Ina ni Herlene,' is set to air on Saturday, March 21, and puts the spotlight on the strength and sacrifice behind their family
Nation
A major change could be coming to Philippine classrooms next school year after the proposal to shift to a three-term school calendar got approval from the Department of Economy, Planning and Development. The plan was cleared during a council meeting chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Economy
The Philippines is preparing to open its first research and development laboratory focused on oil and gas exploration, with the facility set to launch in Palawan on March 25. The Manila Times reported that the Department of Science and Technology will open the Drilling Fluids Research and Innovation or DFRI
Nation
Transport group MANIBELA is warning that a much wider protest could happen if the government fails to deliver on promises made to drivers and operators, adding fresh pressure to the already tense fuel price situation. According to The Manila Times, MANIBELA chairman Mar Valbuena said the group held back from
Showbiz
Caprice Cayetano says life has changed fast after emerging as one of the big winners of 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0,' and mukhang sunod-sunod talaga ang blessings for the young Kapuso star. In her interview with PEP.ph, the 17-year-old actress said she still finds
Showbiz
Jessica Soho just added another major honor to an already stacked career. The veteran Kapuso journalist was named one of PeopleAsia Magazine’s 'People of the Year 2026,' a recognition given to individuals seen as symbols of hope and moral courage.
Economy
A fresh warning just landed for the Philippine economy. Fitch Ratings said the country’s credit profile could come under pressure if slower growth drags on and the latest oil shock from the Middle East turns into a longer, more structural problem.
Nation
Metro Manila motorists are getting a little more breathing room, at least on this stretch. The MMDA said it will keep its new traffic management scheme at the Quezon Avenue-Araneta Avenue intersection after a dry run showed faster travel times and better average speeds in the are