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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
Viral
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.
Weather
PAGASA made it official on Monday: La Niña is done. The weather bureau announced that climate conditions in the tropical Pacific have returned to neutral, ending the La Niña episode that started back in late 2025. According to PAGASA, the Oceanic Niño Index now indicates ENSO-neutral conditions, which basically means
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left the Philippines on Sunday for a four-day working visit to the United States, where he's set to address a special session of the United Nations General Assembly and push for the country's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security
Economy
The global oil crisis just got worse. A week after the US and Israel launched major strikes against Iran — sparking an all-out war that's now engulfed nearly every country in the Middle East — crude oil prices have blasted past $90 a barrel with zero signs of cooling down.
Nation
The Department of Education is shaking up the workweek for its employees nationwide. Starting March 9, all DepEd offices will operate on a four-day onsite schedule — Monday to Thursday — with Fridays designated as work-from-home days. The move comes under DepEd Memorandum No. 018 signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara. The
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Starting March 16, government employees in Negros Occidental will enjoy three-day weekends — but don't get too excited, they'll be working 10-hour days from Tuesday to Friday. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson approved the compressed work week as part of a nationwide push to save energy and fuel
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The Philippine Senate has unanimously adopted a resolution urging the government to take immediate action to protect and repatriate overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. Senate Resolution No. 325, later adopted as Resolution No. 41, was passed on March 3 with the
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The Philippine National Police's Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has deployed a special investigation team to support the government's massive repatriation effort for overseas Filipino workers trapped in the war-torn Middle East. The deployment follows directives from President Marcos and PNP Chief Lt. Gen. Jose