Crime
A deadly shooting in Dueñas, Iloilo turned a routine vehicle road test into a crime scene after gunmen opened fire on a stalled pickup along the national road. Authorities said 49-year-old businesswoman Marigold Jamelo was killed, while two other people were wounded in the attack. Based on The Manila Times
Showbiz
SB19 is adding another major international stop to its calendar after confirming that the group will perform at Japan's Summer Sonic 2026 this August. The announcement came through a video released by Sony Music Japan, where the P-pop act greeted Japanese fans and officially confirmed its appearance at
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the worsening global oil crunch could push the Philippines and China to revisit possible joint gas development in the South China Sea. In an interview cited by the report, Marcos said the current energy crisis may serve as an 'impetus' for both sides
Nation
Thousands of ride-hailing drivers in the Philippines are set to join a two-day transport protest on March 26 and 27, with organizers saying around 5,000 TNVS drivers may stop accepting bookings. The action is tied to growing anger over soaring fuel prices that have pushed operating costs higher for
Showbiz
Ion Perez is catching flak online after his replies to netizens sparked another round of social media backlash. The It's Showtime host was criticized after people called out what they saw as unsafe biking behavior in a post that later circulated on Reddit.
Nation
The Department of Education is kicking off what it calls its most ambitious school feeding program so far, backed by a record P25.6 billion budget for school year 2026 to 2027. Malaking jump ito from previous years, and the government says the goal is to help millions of learners stay healthy enough
Nation
The Philippines and Japan are marking a bigger chapter in their relationship, with Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya saying the partnership between the two countries has reached a new height. Ang focus ngayon is both security and economic cooperation, hindi lang ceremonial diplomacy.
Showbiz
Pinoy Big Brother is saying goodbye to one of its most recognizable symbols: the original PBB house. Host Bianca Gonzalez shared an emotional reaction after confirmation that the longtime house will close and the show will eventually transfer to a new location. The article said TV Production and Star Magic
Nation
The Department of Public Works and Highways is stepping up road maintenance work as Holy Week travel begins to build, with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon saying crews have been ordered to keep major roads safe, clear, and commuter-friendly. Based on the report, all DPWH regional and district engineering offices
Politics
Vice President Sara Duterte skipped Wednesday’s House Committee on Justice hearing, but lawmakers pushed ahead anyway as they examined the impeachment complaints filed against her. Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said the panel would continue its work even without Duterte physically present. According to the report, the committee is trying
Showbiz
The eighth Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival is officially underway, and this year’s edition is leaning hard into a wider mix of voices. Festival director Brillante Mendoza said the goal is not to keep the event boxed in as purely indie, but to blend mainstream, regional, a
Nation
The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon is urging Filipinos in the southern part of the country to relocate to Beirut or to northern areas after an Israeli bombing hit the Qasmiyeh bridge, a key link connecting the south to the rest of Lebanon. The warning came as tensions in the regio