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Showbiz
Icelandic-Chinese singer Laufey just proved she's absolutely massive in Manila — after her first two 'A Matter of Time' concert dates on May 26 and 27 at the Mall of Asia Arena sold out in record time, Live Nation Philippines announced a third show on May 28.
Showbiz
Aristotle Pollisco — yes, that's Gloc-9's real name — is adding a whole new chapter to his legacy. The legendary Filipino rapper is launching not one, not two, but seven poetry chapbooks under the series 'Makata sa Pinas' at the Philippine Book Festival 2026, happening today,
Economy
Good news for jeepney, tricycle, taxi, and bus drivers — the government is rolling out a P5,000 fuel subsidy starting March 17, and Metro Manila PUV drivers will be first in line. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) confirmed the payout schedule as President Marcos moves to cushion the blow of
Nation
Kung may planong lumipad papuntang Middle East in the next few days, better check your bookings — Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific just announced massive flight cancellations due to the worsening security situation in the region. As of 7:30 PM on March 11, PAL has canceled all flights to and
Showbiz
R&B fans, ready your wallets — Grammy Award-winning British singer Ella Mai is officially heading back to Manila this June, and it's shaping up to be one of the most exciting concerts of the year. Insignia Presents announced on March 11 that Ella Mai will bring her
Nation
Nagkagulo sa University of the Philippines Baguio nitong Miyerkules ng tanghali nang makatanggap ang university ng bomb threat — at agad na ini-evacuate ang lahat ng students, faculty, at staff para sa kanilang kaligtasan. The threat came in at around 12:15 PM on March 11, 2026, reportedly targeting members of
Showbiz
After four decades of fearless reporting and groundbreaking journalism, Jessica Soho has added yet another prestigious award to her already legendary resume — PeopleAsia Magazine has named her one of its "People of the Year 2026." And honestly, is anyone even surprised at this point? The Philippines' most-awarded
Nation
Say goodbye to Fridays at the office — at least for now. Government agencies and local government units across the Philippines have officially started implementing a four-day workweek after President Marcos ordered a compressed schedule to help ease the burden of skyrocketing fuel costs. Under Memorandum Circular No. 114, the shift
Economy
If you're planning to travel this Holy Week, better brace yourself — because getting anywhere just got a whole lot more expensive. With jet fuel prices in Asia surging by a jaw-dropping 90 percent year-on-year, airline ticket costs are about to follow suit, and ferry operators have already started
Crime
A 24-year-old Filipina has finally mustered the courage to file a rape complaint against a Singaporean man she met through an online chat platform — six years after the alleged assault took place in Pasay City. In a sworn statement filed at the Pasay City Prosecutor's Office on March
Politics
A massive wave of support is building for former President Rodrigo Duterte. Senator Robinhood Padilla revealed on Wednesday that a staggering 238,000 people have already signed a petition demanding Duterte's return from The Hague, where he's been detained by the International Criminal Court for the
Economy
Malaking investment ang paparating! President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. just announced that a US-based medical glove manufacturer is pouring a whopping $200 million into the Philippines to build a brand-new manufacturing facility right here sa bansa. The President dropped the news during a media interview in New York City on Tuesday,