Nation
If you're a woman in Metro Manila and you've been putting off getting your birth or marriage certificate, March is literally your month. The Philippine Statistics Authority just announced they're offering free copies to all female clients every Monday this March — in celebration of
Economy
Senate President Tito Sotto is pushing hard for the Philippines to build its own strategic petroleum reserve — basically a massive stash of oil and fuel that the government controls, so the country isn't left scrambling every time tensions flare up in the Middle East. Under Senate Bill No.
Nation
Education Secretary Sonny Angara is shaking up the Senior High School voucher program, and this time the focus is on making sure it actually reaches the students who need it most — not the ones gaming the system. Angara convened the 351st meeting of the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) on
Politics
The House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms just approved an anti-political dynasty bill, but don't pop the champagne yet. Opposition lawmaker Rep. Kaka Bag-ao of Dinagat Islands says the bill is so watered down it might as well not exist. The problem? The bill bans relatives up
Showbiz
If you need proof that modern co-parenting can actually work, look no further than Ellen Adarna's latest Instagram Stories. The actress just shared clips and photos from a family vacation at the ultra-luxe Amanpulo resort in Palawan — and the guest list might surprise you. Joining Ellen and her
Politics
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla isn't mincing words — he says the 18 alleged former Marines who accused top officials of receiving cash deliveries weren't just whistleblowing. According to him, they were deliberately trying to create a "political tipping point" to get a branch of the
Nation
The Philippine government just dropped a bombshell: several Filipino nationals have been apprehended for allegedly spying for China, marking the first known case of Pinoys being caught working as assets for Chinese intelligence on home soil. The National Security Council confirmed that the suspects — all Filipino citizens — have confessed to
Weather
If you're in Coron, Palawan right now, PAGASA has one message for you: stay hydrated and limit your time outdoors. The state weather bureau warned that Coron will experience a 'danger level' heat index of 42°C on Thursday, March 5 — hot enough to pose serious
Economy
The Philippine government's outstanding debt has officially breached the P18 trillion mark, hitting a record P18.13 trillion as of January 2026. That's up 2.41% from P17.707 trillion in December, and a staggering 11.16% higher than the P16.312 trillion recorded in January
Showbiz
After a 13-year hiatus from the silver screen, Philippine cinema legend Hilda Koronel is making a comeback in the most meaningful way possible. The veteran actress stars as the titular character in 'Sisa,' a historical drama directed by Jun Robles Lana that's set during the American
Crime
Bureau of Fire Protection chief Fire Director Jesus Fernandez is now facing criminal and administrative charges at the Office of the Ombudsman over an alleged P14.752 million kickback scheme involving ambulance procurement. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) filed the cases on Thursday, marking another high-profile
Sports
Team Philippines just added another world title to the country's legendary billiards legacy. Carlo Biado, Chezka Centeno, and Jefrey Roda staged a jaw-dropping 3-2 reverse sweep against Poland to capture the 2026 Predator WPA Teams 10-Ball World Championship at the Westgate Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. It