Economy
The Department of Energy convened an emergency meeting with independent oil companies on Monday to assess fuel supply and get their commitment to soften the blow of expected sharp price increases. With the Middle East conflict rattling global markets, pump prices are set to jump by as much as ₱1.
Economy
The Philippines' biggest business groups are raising the red flag: the escalating Middle East conflict isn't just a faraway war — it's a direct threat to Filipino wallets. The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), and the Philippine Exporters
Nation
The Philippines is flexing its role as 2026 ASEAN Chair this week as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) hosts the 35th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council meetings from March 2-5 in Makati City. DSWD Secretary Rexlon Gatchalian announced that the Philippines, as ASCC chairman, will champion four
Politics
Here we go again. The House Committee on Justice officially kicked off impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, March 2 — marking the second time Congress has attempted to remove her from office. But unlike the 2024-2025 saga, this round is taking the longer constitutional route. None of
Sports
A massive new sports training facility is coming to the mountains of Baguio. The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) held a groundbreaking ceremony over the weekend for the John Hay Sports Center, a modern 5,000-square-meter multi-sport facility set to rise on a
Nation
Better fill those drums and stock up on water, mga ka-tabloid. Manila Water and Maynilad announced scheduled water service interruptions hitting several areas across Metro Manila, Rizal, and Cavite this week due to maintenance work and high demand. On the Manila Water side, parts of Forbes Park Village in Makati
Nation
Baguio City was a sea of colors and flowers on Sunday as the 30th Panagbenga Festival Grand Floral Float Parade took over the streets of the summer capital. A total of 30 competing floats — plus several non-competing entries — paraded from Session Road to the Melvin Jones Football Grounds under the
Sports
The Philippine Women's National Football Team — the Filipinas — opened their 2026 Asian Cup campaign with a tough 1-0 loss to host Australia's Matildas in front of 44,379 fans at Optus Stadium in Perth. But unlike the 8-0 thrashing the last time these teams met in
Nation
As the Middle East erupts in conflict following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines moved quickly to reassure the public: the fighting poses "no direct threat" to Philippine territory. In a statement released Sunday, March 1, the DND
Showbiz
The second season of "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition" has crowned its winners — and it's Sparkle star Caprice Cayetano and Star Magic talent Lella Ford. The former child star and Daniel Padilla's younger sister beat out other favorites Heath Jornales and Krystal Mejes
Nation
Mayon Volcano in Albay shows no signs of cooling down, as the Philippines' most active volcano continues its effusive eruption for the 56th consecutive day. PHIVOLCS captured time-lapse footage of minor strombolian bursts at the summit crater at 2:37 a.m. and 2:47 a.m. on Monday,
Sports
Talk about good timing — Gilas Pilipinas has officially clinched a spot in the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, and they didn't even have to step on the court to seal it. The Philippines has New Zealand's Tall Blacks to thank