Economy
Motorists and commuters across the Philippines are about to feel the squeeze even harder, as another massive round of fuel price hikes is expected next week. Based on early trading data, diesel could go up by as much as ₱18.7 per liter, while gasoline is projected to climb by
Nation
Debris from a Chinese Long March 8A rocket may have splashed down dangerously close to Philippine territory early Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to issue urgent warnings to ships, fishing boats, and aircraft in the affected areas. According to PhilSA, the rocket launched from Hainan, China at
Showbiz
Aristotle Pollisco — yes, that's Gloc-9's real name — is adding a whole new chapter to his legacy. The legendary Filipino rapper is launching not one, not two, but seven poetry chapbooks under the series 'Makata sa Pinas' at the Philippine Book Festival 2026, happening today,
Economy
Good news for jeepney, tricycle, taxi, and bus drivers — the government is rolling out a P5,000 fuel subsidy starting March 17, and Metro Manila PUV drivers will be first in line. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) confirmed the payout schedule as President Marcos moves to cushion the blow of
Nation
Kung may planong lumipad papuntang Middle East in the next few days, better check your bookings — Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific just announced massive flight cancellations due to the worsening security situation in the region. As of 7:30 PM on March 11, PAL has canceled all flights to and
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Nagkagulo sa University of the Philippines Baguio nitong Miyerkules ng tanghali nang makatanggap ang university ng bomb threat — at agad na ini-evacuate ang lahat ng students, faculty, at staff para sa kanilang kaligtasan. The threat came in at around 12:15 PM on March 11, 2026, reportedly targeting members of
Showbiz
After four decades of fearless reporting and groundbreaking journalism, Jessica Soho has added yet another prestigious award to her already legendary resume — PeopleAsia Magazine has named her one of its "People of the Year 2026." And honestly, is anyone even surprised at this point? The Philippines' most-awarded
Nation
Say goodbye to Fridays at the office — at least for now. Government agencies and local government units across the Philippines have officially started implementing a four-day workweek after President Marcos ordered a compressed schedule to help ease the burden of skyrocketing fuel costs. Under Memorandum Circular No. 114, the shift
Economy
If you're planning to travel this Holy Week, better brace yourself — because getting anywhere just got a whole lot more expensive. With jet fuel prices in Asia surging by a jaw-dropping 90 percent year-on-year, airline ticket costs are about to follow suit, and ferry operators have already started
Politics
The Philippine Labor Code has been around for half a century — and senators say it's high time for a major upgrade. On Tuesday, Senators Risa Hontiveros and Francis Pangilinan pushed for a comprehensive overhaul of the 50-year-old law to address the realities of modern work: artificial intelligence, gig
Nation
The Philippine Army just showed the world it means business when it comes to defending the country's coastline. In a dramatic littoral defense live-fire exercise held in Burgos, Pangasinan on March 9, armor and artillery units successfully repelled a simulated enemy assault as part of the Combined Arms
Economy
Kung akala mo ang fuel crisis sa kalsada lang, think again. Cebu's shipping industry is now feeling the full brunt of skyrocketing global oil prices, with ferry operators slashing routes and jacking up fares across the Visayas. Multiple shipping lines have been forced to act as fuel costs