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Economy
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.
Sports
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
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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
Showbiz
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
Economy
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
Showbiz
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
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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
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Mayon Volcano just logged a staggering 539 volcanic earthquakes in just 24 hours — the highest count since its latest episode of unrest began back in January. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is closely monitoring the iconic cone-shaped volcano in Albay as seismic activity continues to intensify. Alert
Showbiz
Isang historic moment ang nangyari sa 98th Academy Awards kagabi — si Autumn Durald Arkapaw, a 46-year-old Filipino and African American Creole cinematographer, became the first woman ever to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography. She took home the award for her breathtaking work on Ryan Coogler's film "
Showbiz
Engenes hoping for a reunion might want to sit down for this one. Belift Lab has released a definitive statement: Heeseung will not be returning to Enhypen. Period. In a statement sent to The Korea Herald, the entertainment label behind the K-pop group reaffirmed the decision despite massive fan campaigns,
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Hollywood legend Sean Penn just cemented his place in Oscar history — bagging his third Academy Award, this time for Best Supporting Actor in the political thriller 'One Battle After Another.' Penn, 65, plays Colonel Steven Lockjaw, a white nationalist military officer caught in an impossible love affair with
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The Philippine National Police is cracking down on gas stations that suddenly shut their doors amid the ongoing fuel price crisis — and they're not buying excuses. PNP chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement on Sunday that while they understand the pressures gas station operators