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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the indefinite suspension of fare hikes for jeepneys, buses, and transport network vehicle services (TNVS) that were supposed to take effect on Thursday, March 19. The across-the-board fare increases had already been approved by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) due to soaring oil prices
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Bad news for travelers headed to the Middle East — Cathay Pacific has officially suspended all flights to Dubai and Riyadh until April 30, 2026, citing the escalating war in the region. The move extends earlier suspensions from March and signals that the conflict shows no signs of cooling down anytime
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AJ Raval is putting her foot down. The 25-year-old actress took to Instagram Stories on March 17 to shoot down rumors that her father, veteran action star Jeric Raval, allegedly urged Kylie Padilla to file for an annulment from ex-husband Aljur Abrenica. "Fake news. 100%. My father would never
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It's happening — PISTON has officially launched a nationwide transport strike today, March 19, paralyzing jeepney routes across the Philippines as drivers and operators protest skyrocketing fuel prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. PISTON national president Mody Floranda announced the strike during a press conference earlier this
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It's happening — PISTON has officially launched a nationwide transport strike today, March 19, paralyzing jeepney routes across the Philippines as drivers and operators protest skyrocketing fuel prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. PISTON national president Mody Floranda announced the strike during a press conference earlier this
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Motorists, rejoice — the MMDA has officially suspended the expanded number coding scheme on Friday, March 20, 2026, in observance of Eid'l Fitr. That means all vehicles are free to hit the road without worrying about coding restrictions. President Marcos earlier proclaimed March 20 as a regular holiday nationwide
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In a rare piece of good news amid all the oil crisis drama, the Philippine National Police reported on Wednesday that the country's crime rate has dropped by 7.2% in the first months of 2026 compared to the same period last year. "From January to March
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If you're a student or parent wondering about classes today, here's the deal: dozens of universities and schools across Metro Manila and nearby provinces shifted to online learning on Thursday, March 19, as a nationwide transport strike disrupted commuter routes. The strike, organized by transport groups
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With fuel prices going through the roof thanks to the ongoing Middle East conflict, Cavite 1st District Rep. Jolo Revilla is calling on the private sector to adopt work-from-home arrangements as a practical response to the crisis. His logic is simple: fewer people commuting means less gas consumed, which helps
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K-pop fans in Manila, get ready for something completely different. Rising boy group TWS is launching their first-ever virtual reality concert experience, "TWS VR CONCERT: RUSH ROAD," and it's heading to Gateway Cineplex from April 17 to 26. This isn't your typical concert film
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The impeachment train is officially rolling — and it's picking up speed. The House justice committee voted on Wednesday to declare that the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte contain sufficient grounds to proceed to a full hearing. The panel's decision came after Duterte filed
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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