Showbiz
Fresh out of the Pinoy Big Brother house and already thinking about giving back — that's Krystal Mejes for you. The Kapamilya star, who was named Second Big Placer on "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0," revealed she plans to donate a portion of her
Politics
As bombs rain down across the Middle East and Filipinos worry about the Philippines getting caught in the crossfire, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has a message: calm down, it's not happening. In an interview on Tuesday, Teodoro firmly dismissed fears that the country could be pulled into
Nation
More than 1,400 overseas Filipinos scattered across the Middle East are now begging to come home — but the bombs won't let them. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. revealed the alarming numbers during a press conference at Malacañan on Tuesday, painting a grim picture of the repatriation crisis. The
Economy
Kung akala mo tapos na ang pasakit sa bulsa, think again. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is now seriously considering provisional fare increases across nearly all types of public transport — but only if diesel prices hit the dreaded ₱60-per-liter mark. LTFRB Chairperson Vigor Mendoza II confirmed that
Politics
After a week of intense confirmation of charges hearings at the International Criminal Court, judges will now decide whether former President Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial for crimes against humanity in connection with his controversial war on drugs. The decision could come in the next few weeks. During the hearings,
Politics
The House Committee on Justice has declared the third and fourth impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to be 'sufficient in form,' clearing the way for a critical debate on whether they are also sufficient in substance — scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. The third complaint, endorsed by
Nation
The Senate Committee on Basic Education is putting Education Secretary Sonny Angara on the hot seat on Tuesday, March 3, as it conducts an inquiry into the Department of Education's controversial proposal to switch from a quarterly to a trimester school calendar system. According to DepEd, the shift
Economy
Brace yourselves, motorists — another painful week at the pump. Caltex, Petron, Seaoil, Shell, Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz, PTT Philippines, and Unioil all announced price hikes effective 6 AM Tuesday, March 3: gasoline goes up ₱1.90 per liter, diesel by ₱1.20, and kerosene by ₱1.50. This marks the 8th
Politics
Despite the International Criminal Court's confirmation of charges hearings against former President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang has made it crystal clear: the Philippines is still not rejoining the ICC. Press Undersecretary Claire Castro reiterated that President Marcos Jr.'s position remains unchanged. 'Hindi pa rin natitinag ang
Politics
The Senate is going after one of Philippine politics' worst-kept secrets: political families using the party-list system as a backdoor into Congress. Senate President Tito Sotto, Senator Kiko Pangilinan, and Senator Risa Hontiveros are all pushing separate bills to reform the system and return it to its original purpose
Politics
Despite bombs falling across the Middle East, Filipino overseas voters in the region can still register for the 2028 elections. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmed on Monday that all Philippine embassies and consulates in the Middle East remain open for consular services, including overseas voter registration. 'Philippine foreign
Nation
Skywatchers across the Philippines, grab your cameras — tonight's the night. A total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a 'Blood Moon,' will be visible across East Asia, Australia, and the Pacific on the evening of March 3, 2026. And here's the kicker: this is the