Economy
The National Food Authority is pushing for temporary emergency powers that would let them sell rice straight to consumers — cutting out the middlemen and bringing the price down to just P33 per kilo. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson told reporters that the current system is too slow. Right now, NFA can
Nation
While oil prices keep climbing thanks to the Middle East crisis, the Pangilinan family just did something unexpected — they're voluntarily cutting diesel prices at their own gas station. Businessman and motivational speaker Anthony Pangilinan announced on Monday that their family-run Shell station in South Forbes, Silang, Cavite will
Economy
Brace yourselves, commuters — the LTFRB just greenlit fare increases across nearly all public utility vehicles in the country, and it's hitting everything from jeepneys to Grab rides. LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza announced the decision on Tuesday, saying the board needed to balance the welfare of millions of commuters
Economy
The Philippines is now looking at a once-unthinkable option: buying oil from Russia. Petron CEO Ramon Ang confirmed to AFP that the country's sole oil refiner is "in talks" to potentially purchase Russian crude, as the war-driven fuel crisis pushes the government to explore every possible
Showbiz
If you missed LANY's sold-out 2024 shows, here's your redemption arc. The American pop-rock band just announced they're returning to the Philippines this November for their 'soft' tour — and this time, they're hitting not one, not two, but three cities
Showbiz
It took 98 years, pero finally nangyari na — a woman has won the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the Filipino-American and African American Creole director of photography behind the Ryan Coogler film "Sinners," made history at the 2026 Academy Awards when her name was called by
Nation
Good news for workers and students: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid'l Fitr, the Feast of Ramadan. The proclamation means the entire country gets a long weekend, with the holiday falling on a Friday. Proclamation
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The USS Blue Ridge, flagship of the US 7th Fleet and one of the most storied command ships in the American Navy, sailed into Manila on March 16 for a scheduled port visit — its first time docking in the Philippine capital since 2024. The arrival comes at a critical time,
Economy
In a decisive move amid the worst oil crisis in Philippine history, the House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would give President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the power to suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel products. A total of 247 lawmakers voted in favor, with only three
Economy
Good news for tricycle drivers in Metro Manila — the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are rolling out ₱5,000 cash assistance starting tomorrow, March 17. Around 139,000 tricycle drivers in the National Capital Region are eligible for the fuel subsidy program.
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Kanlaon Volcano erupted again Sunday evening, sending ash raining down on large parts of Negros Island and forcing local governments to suspend classes in seven municipalities come Monday. This marks the third moderate eruption of 2026 — following similar events on February 19 and 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
Sports
Filipino billiards legend Carlo Biado just added another crown to his already stacked collection — he's now the 2026 US Open One-Pocket Champion after dominating fellow Pinoy Roland Garcia in the finals, 5-1, in Las Vegas, Nevada. What makes this win even more impressive? It came after a grueling