Sports
The Philippine Sports Commission has ambitious plans to modernize the historic 92-year-old Rizal Memorial Coliseum, transforming it from a basic indoor venue into a world-class, fully-convertible stadium capable of hosting major international events. PSC chairman Patrick 'Pato' Gregorio envisions the RMC hosting not just basketball and volleyball but
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Authorities in Eastern Visayas are sounding the alarm over a persistent teenage pregnancy crisis that shows no signs of slowing down. The region has one of the highest rates of adolescent births in the country, and local officials say the social and economic consequences are devastating. A national study estimates
Sports
The Philippine women's national football team takes on powerhouse Australia in their opening match of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup today at Perth Stadium. It's a massive test for the Filipinas, who are riding high after winning gold at the 2025 Southeast Asian
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Mark your calendars and set your alarms: a total lunar eclipse — also known as a 'blood moon' — will be visible across the Philippines this Tuesday night, March 3. It's the only eclipse visible from the country this year, so you won't want to miss
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. went on video early Sunday morning to deliver the news every OFW family was desperately waiting for: as of 9 AM Sunday, no Filipino has been killed or injured in the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict raging across the Middle East. 'Wala po tayong natatanggap na report
Economy
The Department of Energy has issued a landmark directive requiring all large-scale renewable energy developers in the Philippines to integrate energy storage systems into their facilities. The new framework is designed to support higher renewable energy penetration while maintaining grid reliability — a critical step toward the country's goal
Economy
Prices at the factory gate accelerated in January, growing 1.5% compared to just 0.8% in December 2025 — a sign that higher costs are building in the manufacturing pipeline and could soon hit consumer wallets. The Producer Price Index data was released by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Food products
Showbiz
Kris Aquino gave fans a glimpse of her improving health and spirits when she recently reunited with the team behind her beloved morning show 'Kris TV.' Former executive producer Jasmin Pallera shared photos and stories from the get-together, revealing that the group spent the evening reminiscing about their
Politics
ICC Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang has fired back at an affidavit from former Philippine marines that accused politicians of secretly funding the ICC's investigation into Rodrigo Duterte's drug war. In an exclusive interview with Rappler right after the pre-trial hearings concluded, Niang called the move
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A magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolted waters southeast of Balut Island in Davao Occidental at 1:22 AM Sunday, March 1, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The quake's epicenter was located 93 kilometers south of Balut Island, Sarangani town, at a depth of 56
Economy
GCash users can now invest in global real estate without leaving the app. Starting February 20, Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corp. launched four income-paying unit investment trust funds on GFunds — including the first-ever Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) funds available on any Philippine e-wallet. The new offerings include the
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Starting today, March 1, you won't find any fresh tawilis in the markets for two months. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is enforcing the annual closed fishing season for the beloved sardine in Taal Lake, running until April 30 — giving the fish time to breed and