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Nation
Manila is rolling out a quick pampalubag move for commuters and jeepney workers as fuel prices keep climbing. The city government has hired 1,442 jeepney drivers to provide free rides under a temporary transport program meant to ease the pressure from the Middle East-driven oil s
Weather
PAGASA has officially declared the start of the country’s warm and dry season, signaling the end of the cooler amihan period and the start of hotter days ahead across much of the Philippines. In Rappler’s report, the weather bureau said the shift from northeasterly winds to easterly winds,
Economy
Manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities have agreed not to raise prices until April 16, giving consumers a bit of breathing room while fuel worries and Middle East tensions continue to rattle markets. According to The Manila Times, the Department of Trade and Industry said this commitment followed a
Economy
Major mall operators across the Philippines are trimming their operating hours starting Monday, March 30, after the government’s national energy emergency pushed companies to help reduce pressure on the power grid. Based on Rappler’s report, SM Supermalls, Robinsons Malls, Ayala malls, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Filinvest Malls, and even
Showbiz
A simple birthday celebration turned extra memorable for young actress Sienna Stevens after Paolo Contis surprised her with a brand new iPhone 17. The gift quickly got attention online, with fans reacting to the sweet off-camera bond between the two performers.
Nation
With the Holy Week exodus getting closer, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has started stricter inspections of buses and public utility vehicles across the country. The move is meant to catch safety problems early before millions of passengers begin heading to the provinces.
Nation
The Philippines and China are talking again about possible oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, reopening a sensitive issue that had been frozen since earlier negotiations were terminated in 2022. The fresh contact happened during the Bilateral Consultative Mechanism meeting held in Fujia
Showbiz
Veteran broadcaster Jessica Soho has picked up another major honor after being named one of PeopleAsia Magazine’s “People of the Year 2026.” The recognition places her among personalities being celebrated as symbols of hope and moral courage, not just fame or popularity.
Nation
Some households in Metro Manila and Rizal need to prepare early because Manila Water has announced scheduled service interruptions tied to maintenance and system improvement work. The affected areas include parts of Mandaluyong, Pasig, Taguig, Rodriguez, and Antipolo.
Nation
Travel season is kicking in, and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is already moving before the Holy Week rush gets messy. The agency said it has started intensified inspections of buses and public utility vehicles nationwide as more Filipinos prepare to head out of town.
Showbiz
Iza Calzado opened up about one of the most painful reasons she once feared becoming a mother: the trauma of losing her own mother to suicide. In an interview highlighted by ABS-CBN, the actress said that experience stayed with her for years and shaped how she thought about pregnancy, parenting,
Sports
Tallulah Proulx is not just celebrating a historic Winter Olympics appearance — she is also betting big on the next wave of Filipina athletes. In the Rappler report, the 17-year-old alpine skier said the new generation has the drive and courage to make its mark globally, just like the women who