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Politics
The Philippine Labor Code has been around for half a century — and senators say it's high time for a major upgrade. On Tuesday, Senators Risa Hontiveros and Francis Pangilinan pushed for a comprehensive overhaul of the 50-year-old law to address the realities of modern work: artificial intelligence, gig
Nation
The Philippine Army just showed the world it means business when it comes to defending the country's coastline. In a dramatic littoral defense live-fire exercise held in Burgos, Pangasinan on March 9, armor and artillery units successfully repelled a simulated enemy assault as part of the Combined Arms
Economy
Kung akala mo ang fuel crisis sa kalsada lang, think again. Cebu's shipping industry is now feeling the full brunt of skyrocketing global oil prices, with ferry operators slashing routes and jacking up fares across the Visayas. Multiple shipping lines have been forced to act as fuel costs
Nation
It's been half a century since the Philippine Labor Code was written — and senators are finally saying it's time for a serious upgrade. On Tuesday, Sens. Risa Hontiveros and Francis Pangilinan pushed for a comprehensive revision of the labor law to address modern realities like artificial
Nation
The Philippine Army just sent a strong message — don't mess with our coastline. In a massive show of force last March 9, armor and artillery units successfully repelled a simulated enemy assault during a littoral defense live-fire exercise in Burgos, Pangasinan, part of the Combined Arms Training Exercise
Economy
The oil crisis isn't just hitting your gas tank — it's now slamming the shipping industry too. Ferry operators across Cebu have started canceling routes and hiking fares after fuel costs surged by a staggering 40 percent, making several routes financially unviable. OceanJet has already pulled the
Showbiz
Mark your calendars, music lovers — British electro-pop duo HONNE is returning to Manila for a very special 10th anniversary concert on August 10, 2026 at the PICC Plenary Hall. And if their past Manila shows are anything to go by, this one's going to be unforgettable. The duo
Sports
The PVL All-Filipino Conference just served up another instant classic, and Farm Fresh came out on top in the most dramatic way possible — beating Choco Mucho in five grueling sets, 21-25, 25-22, 16-25, 25-18, 15-9 at the Filoil Centre in San Juan City. Trisha Tubu was the star of the
Economy
If you're a PUV driver struggling with gas prices right now, here's some good news — the government is rolling out a P5,000 fuel subsidy starting March 17, and Metro Manila tricycle drivers get it first. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez confirmed that the Department of Transportation
Showbiz
The showbiz world is buzzing after marriage banns for actress Bea Alonzo and Puregold scion Vincent Co were publicly announced during a livestreamed Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Paco, Manila last Sunday, March 8. Wedding bells are definitely ringing, besh! During the ceremony officiated by Rev. Fr.
Weather
A tropical depression lurking outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified into Tropical Storm Nuri, Pagasa confirmed Wednesday. But before you start panic-buying canned goods — the weather bureau says the storm is unlikely to enter PAR directly. Pagasa chief Nathaniel Servando said while Nuri itself has a slim chance
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced he will certify as urgent a bill granting him emergency powers to combat soaring petroleum prices — a move that could pave the way for temporary excise tax cuts on fuel if global oil prices remain elevated. Speaking after his address at the UN General