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Economy
It's official and it's painful: Caltex, Shell, Seaoil, Cleanfuel, and Petro Gazz have announced they will hike gasoline prices by ₱1.90 per liter, diesel by ₱1.20, and kerosene by ₱1.50 starting 6 AM on Tuesday, March 3. This marks the eighth consecutive week
Politics
The House Committee on Justice found Monday that two of the four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte are sufficient in form — clearing the first procedural hurdle in what promises to be a dramatic political showdown. The committee, chaired by Batangas Rep. Gerville 'Jinky Bitrics' Luistro, began
Showbiz
The 2026 Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) aired Sunday night on Netflix, hosted by Kristen Bell. The ceremony — now just two weeks before the Oscars — delivered surprises, emotional speeches, and a few locks for the Academy Awards race. Harrison Ford received the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, capping off an
Economy
Finance Secretary Frederick Go says the Philippine economy can absorb the impact of the Middle East conflict, predicting the effects will be 'temporary and not significant.' But local economists are more cautious, warning that sustained oil price increases could push consumer prices closer to the upper end of
Economy
Global oil prices are expected to surge when markets open on Monday, with analysts projecting crude could jump to between $85 and $90 per barrel — a massive spike from Friday's close of around $72. The main driver: the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of the world'
Nation
President Marcos assured the nation on Sunday that Filipinos across the Middle East have been moved to safe locations, with many sheltering in bomb shelters, as the exchange of airstrikes between the US, Israel, and Iran intensifies. In a video message, Marcos said all Philippine embassies and labor attachés have
Nation
The Middle East conflict has claimed its first confirmed Filipino life. President Marcos confirmed Sunday night that Mary Anne Velazquez De Vera, a caregiver from Pangasinan, was killed by shrapnel from falling bombs in Israel while trying to help her patient reach a bomb shelter. 'Siya ay namatay dahil
Showbiz
If you're looking for something to binge this March, HBO Max Philippines just dropped a seriously loaded content slate. Leading the charge is 'Rooster,' an HBO Original series starring Steve Carell as a father navigating a complicated relationship with his daughter on a college campus. It
Economy
Philippine inflation likely accelerated in February from January's 2.0% print, with economists surveyed by Manila Standard forecasting it will settle between 2.3% and 3.1% — still within the BSP's target range but notably higher. The official figures will be released this week by the
Nation
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula has urged all Filipinos to join in prayer for peace as the Middle East conflict continues to escalate. In a statement released Sunday, the Cardinal implored the faithful to remember those suffering from the scourge of war. 'We pray for those who suffer because
Nation
The flight cancellations keep piling up. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have scrapped a combined 10 flights to and from the Middle East on Monday, March 2, as tensions in the region show no signs of easing. This is now the third consecutive day of widespread cancellations by Philippine carriers.
Showbiz
Award-winning actress Ruby Ruiz found herself stranded at the Dubai International Airport on Saturday, February 28, after flights were grounded due to the escalating military conflict in the Middle East. She's the latest Filipino celebrity — after Anne Curtis — to be personally affected by the US-Israel strikes on Iran.