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Nation
As the Middle East erupts in conflict following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines moved quickly to reassure the public: the fighting poses "no direct threat" to Philippine territory. In a statement released Sunday, March 1, the DND
Showbiz
The second season of "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition" has crowned its winners — and it's Sparkle star Caprice Cayetano and Star Magic talent Lella Ford. The former child star and Daniel Padilla's younger sister beat out other favorites Heath Jornales and Krystal Mejes
Nation
Mayon Volcano in Albay shows no signs of cooling down, as the Philippines' most active volcano continues its effusive eruption for the 56th consecutive day. PHIVOLCS captured time-lapse footage of minor strombolian bursts at the summit crater at 2:37 a.m. and 2:47 a.m. on Monday,
Sports
Talk about good timing — Gilas Pilipinas has officially clinched a spot in the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, and they didn't even have to step on the court to seal it. The Philippines has New Zealand's Tall Blacks to thank
Politics
The impeachment proceedings against VP Sara Duterte aren't going unchallenged. During Monday's House Justice Committee hearing, Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor and other Duterte allies raised pointed questions about the timing and acceptance of the complaints — with Manila Rep. Joel Chua calling it a matter of '
Economy
The Philippine peso traded at ₱57.71 per US dollar on Monday, March 2, reflecting continued weakness as the Middle East conflict drives investors toward safe-haven currencies like the US dollar. The peso has been under pressure for several weeks now, and the Iran crisis has only intensified the trend.
Politics
The first day of Vice President Sara Duterte's second impeachment round ended Monday with only two of four complaints surviving the initial test. The House Justice Committee found the third and fourth complaints sufficient in form — meaning they were properly signed, verified, and endorsed by a lawmaker. The
Economy
The Philippine Stock Exchange index tumbled more than 2.4% in early Monday trading, with the PSEi dropping 159.78 points to 6,451.46 as of 9:32 AM — well below the 6,500-6,600 range that analysts had been expecting. Heavy selling swept across the broader market as
Nation
The flight chaos from the Middle East conflict keeps growing. As of 9 AM Monday, a total of 45 flights to and from the Philippines have been either canceled or diverted due to the ongoing US-Iran war, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. Of the
Nation
A sobering editorial from The Manila Times lays bare the scale of the Philippines' OFW crisis in the Middle East: nearly 3 million Filipinos work and live across the region, and a full-scale war could trigger the largest repatriation operation in the country's history. 'Ensuring the
Economy
Global oil markets reacted exactly as feared when trading opened Sunday evening: US crude surged more than 8% to $72.57 per barrel, while the international benchmark Brent jumped about 9% — or $6.54 — to $79.41. It's the sharpest single-session gain in years, driven by fears that
Economy
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the government to activate all available economic defenses as the Middle East war threatens to unleash a devastating oil shock on the Philippine economy. PCCI warned that financial markets present a major vulnerability, with investors gravitating toward safe-haven assets. The country&