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Brace yourselves, commuters — the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has officially confirmed that fare hikes for jeepneys and buses are a go. LTFRB Chairperson Vigor Mendoza announced that the exact amounts will be revealed on Tuesday after getting approval from Department of Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez. "Yung
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Mayon Volcano just logged a staggering 539 volcanic earthquakes in just 24 hours — the highest count since its latest episode of unrest began back in January. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is closely monitoring the iconic cone-shaped volcano in Albay as seismic activity continues to intensify. Alert
Showbiz
Isang historic moment ang nangyari sa 98th Academy Awards kagabi — si Autumn Durald Arkapaw, a 46-year-old Filipino and African American Creole cinematographer, became the first woman ever to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography. She took home the award for her breathtaking work on Ryan Coogler's film "
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The Philippine National Police is cracking down on gas stations that suddenly shut their doors amid the ongoing fuel price crisis — and they're not buying excuses. PNP chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement on Sunday that while they understand the pressures gas station operators
Economy
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced that strategic oil reserves will be released "immediately" in Asia and Oceania, with reserves in the Americas and Europe to follow by end of March. It's the largest emergency oil release in IEA history — and it directly affects fuel
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Mark your calendars, mga ka-trabaho — Malacañang has officially published Proclamation 1189 declaring March 20, Friday, as a regular holiday nationwide in celebration of Eid'l Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. That means a long weekend is coming! The proclamation was signed by Executive Secretary
Crime
Authorities have intercepted two parcels containing almost 20 kilograms of shabu worth an estimated P135.96 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Cargo Center in Pasay City — and the drugs were sneakily concealed inside coffee and tea packages. The Philippine National Police (PNP) revealed on Sunday that the
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Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island erupted for the third time this year on Sunday evening, March 15, generating a massive five-kilometer eruption column. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) logged the moderately explosive eruption at around 6:07 p.m. PHIVOLCS immediately released computer simulations of the ash
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Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste has purchased the house in Wilhelmsfeld, Germany where national hero Jose Rizal completed his iconic novel "Noli Me Tangere." The lawmaker says the goal is to preserve the site and transform it into a museum open to all Filipinos and visitors. According
Economy
Your electricity bill could jump by as much as 16 percent come April — and the government knows it. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin told Reuters on March 13 that without intervention, Filipino households are staring down a massive spike in power costs driven by skyrocketing LNG prices and shipping disruptions in
Politics
Senator Erwin Tulfo isn't mincing words — he wants politicians to keep their hands off the fuel subsidy distribution meant for PUV drivers and fisherfolk. In a stern warning issued Sunday, March 15, Tulfo called out 'epal' politicians who try to politicize government aid for personal gain.
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Here's something to be genuinely proud of: researchers from the University of the Philippines Manila have built the country's first locally manufactured AI-powered device that can detect hearing loss in newborns. It's called HeLe — short for Hearing for Life — and it could be a