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Politics
A whopping 64% of Filipinos now support the passage of an anti-political dynasty law, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey released Friday, March 13. That's a 10-percentage point jump from December 2025, when only 54% backed the idea. The momentum is real. The survey, conducted from February
Politics
After months of speculation, Malacañang finally confirmed na wala na si Christina Garcia-Frasco bilang Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT). The announcement came Thursday, ending a tenure that started way back in June 2022 under the Marcos administration. But hold on — it's not a total firing. Frasco
Sports
Remember when Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic gold medal in 2021 and companies were tripping over themselves to shower her with rewards? One of those pledges was “lifetime free fuel” from Dennis Uy’s Phoenix Petroleum. Well, according to Hidilyn’s longtime manager Noel Ferrer, that “lifetime” turned
Showbiz
It’s official: the two biggest names in P-pop, BINI and SB19, are joining Weverse — the global fan platform created by HYBE Corporation that’s home to massive acts like BTS, BLACKPINK, and SEVENTEEN. This is a huge deal for Filipino music, and fans are absolutely losing it. Weverse teased
Economy
Motorists and commuters across the Philippines are about to feel the squeeze even harder, as another massive round of fuel price hikes is expected next week. Based on early trading data, diesel could go up by as much as ₱18.7 per liter, while gasoline is projected to climb by
Viral
Good news para sa Tumblr fans — the blogging platform is officially accessible again in the Philippines after the government moved to restore access following a brief but dramatic block that had users panicking. Tumblr announced the restoration on X (formerly Twitter), saying the Philippine government had officially moved to unblock
Nation
Debris from a Chinese Long March 8A rocket may have splashed down dangerously close to Philippine territory early Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to issue urgent warnings to ships, fishing boats, and aircraft in the affected areas. According to PhilSA, the rocket launched from Hainan, China at
Economy
The number of jobless Filipinos surged to 2.96 million in January 2026, a sharp increase from 2.26 million in December 2025, according to the latest Labor Force Survey released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday. Deputy National Statistician Divinia Gracia del Prado reported that the unemployment
Showbiz
It's practically official — Bea Alonzo and Puregold heir Vincent Co are getting married! The couple's marriage banns were announced during the online Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Church in Paco, Manila last Sunday, March 8, and the internet went absolutely wild. During the livestreamed
Politics
Things just got more complicated for former President Rodrigo Duterte at The Hague. Prosecutors from the International Criminal Court (ICC) have asked judges to order Duterte's defense team to clarify the status of six Filipino lawyers who have been publicly linked to his case — and the reason is
Economy
The Philippines just flexed on the global wealth stage. A total of 15 Filipino business titans have landed on the Forbes 2026 World's Billionaires List, proving that Pinoy entrepreneurial grit is alive and thriving in the international arena. Leading the pack is port magnate Enrique Razon Jr., the
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.