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Sea Talks, Sharp Tension: PH and China Reopen Channel While WPS Heat Stays On
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Code White Na: DOH Puts Hospitals on 24/7 Standby for Holy Week Rush
The Department of Health is gearing up for Holy Week with a Code White Alert that will run from March 30 to April 6, 2026. That means public health teams are shifting into heightened readiness ahead of the expected travel surge and the usual spike in road mishaps and emergency ca
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Muntikang Banggaan sa WPS: PH Navy Ship Dodges Chinese Frigate Near Pag-asa
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ASEAN Goes Online First as Manila Trims the Pomp During Energy Crunch
The Philippines is moving most ASEAN preparatory meetings online after the country’s energy emergency reshaped how it plans to host the regional bloc this year. The shift means the many working-level, senior officials’, and ministerial meetings leading up to the summits will now happen virtually instead of requiring full
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WFH Muna? Palace Says Private Firms Can Make the Call to Save Fuel
Malacañang said private companies are free to consider work-from-home arrangements if that helps cut fuel use while pump prices stay painfully high. The Palace did not announce a blanket order, but it made clear that business-led adjustments would be welcome if they ease pressure on workers and daily transport costs.
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Bantay Presyo, Bantay LPG: PNP Warns Hoarders as Supply Tightens
The Philippine National Police has ordered a crackdown on LPG retailers accused of hoarding and manipulating prices as the country faces an energy crunch. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said local police units were told to intensify monitoring and stop traders from taking advantage of
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Laya Na si Nanay Sally: Appeals Court Clears Veteran Child Rights Advocate
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Hindi Urong: Marcos Says ASEAN Summit Will Push Through With Crisis Agenda
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines will still host the ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in May despite the war in the Middle East, rejecting any delay even as global shocks continue to hit oil and food markets. In remarks reported by The Manila Times, Marcos said regional coordination is more
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Aral First, Paperwork Later: DepEd Bets on 3-Term School Year Reset
DepEd is pushing a major shake-up in the basic education calendar, saying the planned three-term setup for School Year 2026–2027 is meant to protect class time and make school operations less chaotic. Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the idea is not a college-style trimester, but a new way of
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Tense sa WPS: Pinoy Navy Ship Swerves Away From Chinese Frigate
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Paris Pact, Pinoy Style: PH and France Seal Troop Access Deal
The Philippines and France have signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, a move that makes it easier for both countries to send troops to each other’s territory for joint activities. Big deal ito for Manila as it keeps building defense ties with more countries habang umiinit ang tension
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UP, Ateneo, La Salle Hold the Line as PH Schools Climb in Global Humanities Race
Top Philippine universities kept their positions in English studies and improved in broader Arts and Humanities rankings in the 2026 QS subject tables.