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Nation
A civilian helicopter carrying five passengers crashed in Upper Barak, Barangay Quisao, Pililla, Rizal early Tuesday morning, March 3, killing one person and injuring four others. The crash happened around 7:27 AM, with rescue teams arriving at the site by 7:40 AM. Pililla Mayor John Masinsin confirmed that
Nation
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is flying into Manila on Tuesday, March 3, for a two-day state visit that could reshape the Philippines' partnerships in nuclear energy, shipbuilding, and defense. It's the second time Lee and President Marcos Jr. are meeting, following their first encounter at the
Economy
Amid all the doom and gloom from the Middle East, here's some genuinely good economic news: Philippine manufacturing activity surged to its strongest level in over 8 years in February 2026. The S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI jumped to 54.6 from 52.9 in January
Economy
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projects February 2026 inflation to settle between 2.3% and 3.1%, comfortably within its 2-4% annual target range. While prices are inching up from January's 2.0%, the central bank says the situation remains manageable — for now. Upward pressure is coming from
Showbiz
Two of Philippine comedy's biggest names are officially married. Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles exchanged vows on Sunday, March 1, at the scenic Amorita Resort in Panglao, Bohol, with the sea as their backdrop and a who's who of Philippine showbiz filling the seats. The 34-year-old
Showbiz
The alleged sex video scandals involving actors Aaron Villaflor, Ron Angeles, Nikko Natividad, and Gil Cuervo have ignited a fierce debate about digital privacy in the Philippines — and a stark warning from legal experts about the consequences of sharing such content. Concerned netizens and legal commentators are reminding the public
Economy
Monday was brutal for Philippine markets. The PSEi closed down 184.91 points or 2.79% at 6,426.83, while the broader All Shares index dropped 73.38 points or 2.02% to 3,567.86. It was the sharpest single-day decline in 2026, driven by panic selling across
Showbiz
Miss Universe Philippines 2025 2nd Runner-Up Yllana Marie Aduana has confirmed she will not be competing in this year's Miss Universe Philippines 2026, surprising fans who expected her to make another run at the crown after her impressive showing last year. In a heartfelt message to her supporters,
Sports
The last time Australia played in Manila was the infamous 2018 brawl that shocked the basketball world. On Sunday, March 1, the Boomers returned to the Mall of Asia Arena — and this time they let their game do the talking, demolishing Gilas Pilipinas 93-66 in the FIBA World Cup 2027
Economy
The Iran crisis isn't just about bombs and missiles — it's a stark reminder that the Philippines is dangerously dependent on Middle Eastern oil and trade routes that can be choked off overnight. Analysts are now calling for urgent diversification of energy sources and trading partners. Philippine
Nation
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattled Iloilo province on Monday evening, March 2, with the epicenter located just 2 kilometers southeast of Tigbauan at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded the tremor at 6:13 PM. The shaking was felt at
Showbiz
Mavy Legaspi became an unexpected trending topic after the PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 finale — but not for his hosting skills. Short clips of the actor-host appearing to struggle with his delivery during a livestream segment went viral, with netizens poking fun at his unusual rhythm and pacing. Comments