Nation
More than 6,000 Filipino seafarers remain stranded in and around the Strait of Hormuz as the Middle East war between the US and Iran turns one of the world's most critical shipping lanes into a danger zone. The Philippines, which supplies roughly a quarter of the world&
Politics
A whopping 64% of Filipinos now support the passage of an anti-political dynasty law, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey released Friday, March 13. That's a 10-percentage point jump from December 2025, when only 54% backed the idea. The momentum is real. The survey, conducted from February
Politics
After months of speculation, Malacañang finally confirmed na wala na si Christina Garcia-Frasco bilang Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT). The announcement came Thursday, ending a tenure that started way back in June 2022 under the Marcos administration. But hold on — it's not a total firing. Frasco
Showbiz
It’s official: the two biggest names in P-pop, BINI and SB19, are joining Weverse — the global fan platform created by HYBE Corporation that’s home to massive acts like BTS, BLACKPINK, and SEVENTEEN. This is a huge deal for Filipino music, and fans are absolutely losing it. Weverse teased
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
Nation
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