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Economy
The global oil crisis just got worse. A week after the US and Israel launched major strikes against Iran — sparking an all-out war that's now engulfed nearly every country in the Middle East — crude oil prices have blasted past $90 a barrel with zero signs of cooling down.
Sports
Filipino tennis pride Alex Eala just keeps winning — and cashing in. The 20-year-old Filipina is now guaranteed at least $105,720, roughly P6.3 million, after storming into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, one of the biggest tournaments outside the Grand Slams. Eala advanced
Showbiz
It's looking like wedding season for one of showbiz's most-talked-about couples. The names of actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Ferdinand Vincent Co appeared in the marriage banns read during Sunday Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Manila — a strong sign that the two are
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is making a major move to ease the pain at the pump. The Palace confirmed that Marcos will formally ask Congress to grant him emergency powers allowing him to temporarily reduce the excise tax on petroleum products — a step that could bring some much-needed relief to
Showbiz
Veteran actress Hilda Koronel just proved that legends don't fade — they reload. Her comeback film "Sisa" has won the Best Screenplay Award at the 46th Fantasporto International Film Festival in Portugal, one of the biggest and most prestigious film festivals in the world. Director Jun Robles
Nation
The Department of Education is shaking up the workweek for its employees nationwide. Starting March 9, all DepEd offices will operate on a four-day onsite schedule — Monday to Thursday — with Fridays designated as work-from-home days. The move comes under DepEd Memorandum No. 018 signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara. The
Economy
The Department of Energy has slapped show cause orders on 54 gasoline stations caught allegedly jacking up their prices amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro broke the news while traveling with President Marcos during his work visit to the United States. Castro didn'
Nation
Starting March 16, government employees in Negros Occidental will enjoy three-day weekends — but don't get too excited, they'll be working 10-hour days from Tuesday to Friday. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson approved the compressed work week as part of a nationwide push to save energy and fuel
Sports
Pinay tennis star Alex Eala is gearing up for another shot at American powerhouse Coco Gauff in the WTA 1000 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The round of 32 clash is set for Monday at the iconic 16,000-seater Stadium 1, and the world No. 32 Filipina says she&
Politics
Former President Rodrigo Duterte isn't going anywhere anytime soon. The International Criminal Court's Appeals Chamber has unanimously rejected his lawyers' attempt to spring him from detention in The Hague, ruling that his health issues aren't enough reason to let him walk. Duterte'
Nation
The Philippine Senate has unanimously adopted a resolution urging the government to take immediate action to protect and repatriate overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. Senate Resolution No. 325, later adopted as Resolution No. 41, was passed on March 3 with the
Showbiz
Actor and content creator Nikko Natividad sat down for a raw, emotional interview on Ogie Diaz's YouTube channel, where he admitted full responsibility for a viral video scandal that has shaken his family to its core. With tears streaming down his face, Natividad said there was no excuse