Economy
The Department of Energy ain't playing around. As fuel prices skyrocketed starting today, March 10, the DOE has issued show-cause orders against 54 gasoline stations across the Philippines for allegedly jacking up prices ahead of schedule and without proper justification. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed the
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The Department of Education is sounding the alarm — the Philippines is short by a staggering 165,000 classrooms, and they're calling on local government units across the country to step up. Education Secretary Sonny Angara laid out the challenge during the 2026 General Assembly of the League of
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A devastating fire swept through Barangay Pinyahan in Quezon City over the weekend, displacing around 4,000 families and reducing homes along NIA Road to ash and rubble. But amid the destruction, one small structure refused to fall — a neighborhood chapel that stood completely untouched by the flames. Volunteer Angelica-anne
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The Philippines is stepping up on the world stage. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro went before the United Nations Security Council in New York to push for urgent humanitarian assistance in Myanmar, as the Southeast Asian nation marks five painful years of civil war. Lazaro, who serves as the
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In what could be a historic shift in Philippine healthcare policy, the Department of Health has thrown its support behind a bill that would legalize medical cannabis in the country. House lawmakers recently approved House Bill 10439, which would allow doctors to prescribe cannabis-based treatments for patients with serious conditions
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. touched down in New York on Sunday for a high-stakes working visit to the United Nations, with one main goal: to rally support for the Philippines' bid to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. "This candidature is
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A Rappler investigation has uncovered a disturbing espionage operation: Chinese nationals have been systematically recruiting young Filipino government workers to hand over classified defense and security documents. The recruits — mostly in their mid- to late-20s with financially unstable families — were found inside the Department of National Defense, the Philippine Navy,
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Veteran broadcast journalist Jessica Soho has been named one of PeopleAsia Magazine's People of the Year 2026, capping over four decades of award-winning journalism that has made her one of the most trusted voices in Philippine media. The Kapuso journalist was among 11 honorees recognized for leading in
Economy
The Department of Transportation is deploying P3.5 billion worth of subsidies to cushion the blow of skyrocketing fuel prices on everyday commuters. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez confirmed that free rides will return to select bus routes — including the EDSA busway — while fuel vouchers worth up to P10,000
Economy
Brace yourselves, mga kababayan — oil prices just went through the roof. On Monday, crude oil surged past $119 per barrel, hitting levels not seen since mid-2022, as the expanding U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues to choke global oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures spiked
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Talk about a life-changing Monday night. A lucky bettor from Negros Occidental just hit the P45 million jackpot in the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The winner correctly guessed all six numbers — 38-32-08-20-19-09 — making them an instant multimillionaire. While their identity remains
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With fuel prices going through the roof thanks to the Middle East crisis, the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro is taking drastic steps — starting Monday, March 9, all employees at the provincial capitol are switching to a four-day work week. Governor Humerlito "Dolor" Dolor signed Executive Order No.