Showbiz
It's official, A'TIN — SB19 just made Philippine music history. The P-pop powerhouse has been named in the official lineup for Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago, making them the very first homegrown Filipino act to grace one of the world's biggest music festivals. The festival dropped
Economy
With fuel prices spiraling out of control because of the Middle East conflict, Senate President Tito Sotto is pushing to bring back government control over oil prices. He filed Senate Bill 1984 seeking to repeal Republic Act 8479, also known as the Oil Deregulation Law — the very law that allows
Nation
Isang maswerteng bettor from Cebu City just became an instant multi-millionaire after hitting the P100.33-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot on Tuesday night, March 17, 2026. That's a life-changing amount of money from a single lucky ticket. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) confirmed that the lone
Showbiz
Thirteen years of hustle, heartbreak, and sickening performances — Filipina drag queen Brigiding has finally snatched the crown as the winner of the first-ever "Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale," the international all-Asian edition of the global franchise. And she's not just celebrating for herself — she's
Economy
The Philippines is knocking on Russia's door for oil. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin confirmed that the state-run Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has already reached out to Russian oil companies to explore possible imports, though no volumes or timelines have been finalized yet. Manila is still waiting for
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stepped in on Wednesday to halt the looming fare increase that would have hit jeepney, bus, and TNVS commuters across the Philippines. In a video address, Marcos said the ongoing war in the Middle East has made it the wrong time to pile additional burdens on
Showbiz
Filipino LANY fans, ready na ba kayo? The American pop-rock band just announced they're coming back to the Philippines this November for not one, not two, but THREE shows across different cities. Live Nation dropped the news on March 17 and the internet is already losing it. The
Nation
The Philippines isn't backing down. In a sharp rebuke to Beijing, the Department of Foreign Affairs rejected China's assertion of sovereignty over the entire South China Sea, calling out the Chinese embassy in Manila for what it described as unilateral proclamations with no legal basis. DFA
Politics
Duterte's lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman has officially pulled the plug on his bid to appeal the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber's refusal to disqualify Filipino lawyers representing drug war victims. In a notice filed on March 16, Kaufman formally withdrew the request he had lodged on February
Politics
It's officially happening. The House justice committee on Wednesday declared that the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte allege sufficient grounds, setting the stage for a public hearing dubbed a "mini trial" starting next week on March 25. The move comes after Duterte filed her
Showbiz
Ang dating love team ng showbiz ay officially done na. Actor Jeric Gonzales confirmed on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda that he and Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo have mutually decided to go their separate ways. During the emotional interview that aired Monday, Jeric refused to go into the
Economy
Kung akala mo sa gas stations lang ang sakit ng presyo, think again. The Philippine Statistics Authority just dropped data showing that rice and cooking oil prices continued their upward climb in early March 2026, adding more pain to already-stretched household budgets. Well-milled rice now averages P55.10 per kilogram