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It took 98 years, pero finally nangyari na — a woman has won the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the Filipino-American and African American Creole director of photography behind the Ryan Coogler film "Sinners," made history at the 2026 Academy Awards when her name was called by
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Good news for workers and students: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid'l Fitr, the Feast of Ramadan. The proclamation means the entire country gets a long weekend, with the holiday falling on a Friday. Proclamation
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The USS Blue Ridge, flagship of the US 7th Fleet and one of the most storied command ships in the American Navy, sailed into Manila on March 16 for a scheduled port visit — its first time docking in the Philippine capital since 2024. The arrival comes at a critical time,
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Kanlaon Volcano erupted again Sunday evening, sending ash raining down on large parts of Negros Island and forcing local governments to suspend classes in seven municipalities come Monday. This marks the third moderate eruption of 2026 — following similar events on February 19 and 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
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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
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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
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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
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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