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Half-Price Train Rides! MRT-3 and LRT-2 Fares Slashed 50% Starting March 23
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Game-Changer: Philippines Building Its First-Ever Petroleum R&D Lab in Palawan
With oil prices going haywire because of the Middle East crisis, the Philippines is making a bold move — building its very first petroleum engineering research laboratory in Palawan, set to open on March 25 in Puerto Princesa. The Drilling Fluids Research and Innovation (DFRI) Laboratory is a collaboration between the
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World Bank Reality Check: PH Economy Won't Hit 6% Growth Until After Marcos Leaves
Here's a sobering forecast that the Marcos administration probably doesn't want to hear: the World Bank projects the Philippine economy will grow only 4.6% in 2026 — way below the government's own 5-6% target. And it gets worse, kasi the Middle East conflict could
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DND Fires Back at China: 'You're Ruining Your Own Reputation, Hindi Kami'
The Department of National Defense just went full clap-back mode against China on Thursday, rejecting Beijing's claims that Philippine maritime operations near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) are some kind of "self-directed farce." DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong didn't hold back, saying China
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Pinoy Pride! Philippines Ranks 6th Most Polite Country in the World
The Philippines just snagged another international recognition — this time, for good manners. A global survey by cross-border digital financial services provider Remitly has named the country as the 6th most polite nation in the world. The survey, which polled more than 4,600 people worldwide, found that 2.3 percent
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Marcos Steps In: Fare Hikes Suspended Indefinitely Amid Oil Price Crisis
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the indefinite suspension of fare hikes for jeepneys, buses, and transport network vehicle services (TNVS) that were supposed to take effect on Thursday, March 19. The across-the-board fare increases had already been approved by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) due to soaring oil prices
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No Flights to Dubai and Riyadh Until May — Cathay Pacific Pulls Out Over Middle East War
Bad news for travelers headed to the Middle East — Cathay Pacific has officially suspended all flights to Dubai and Riyadh until April 30, 2026, citing the escalating war in the region. The move extends earlier suspensions from March and signals that the conflict shows no signs of cooling down anytime
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Welga Na! PISTON Shuts Down Jeepney Routes Nationwide Over Fuel Price Crisis
It's happening — PISTON has officially launched a nationwide transport strike today, March 19, paralyzing jeepney routes across the Philippines as drivers and operators protest skyrocketing fuel prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. PISTON national president Mody Floranda announced the strike during a press conference earlier this
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Welga Na! PISTON Shuts Down Jeepney Routes Nationwide Over Fuel Price Crisis
It's happening — PISTON has officially launched a nationwide transport strike today, March 19, paralyzing jeepney routes across the Philippines as drivers and operators protest skyrocketing fuel prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. PISTON national president Mody Floranda announced the strike during a press conference earlier this
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PNP Reports Good News: Crime Rate Down 7.2% in Early 2026 — Focus Crimes Drop Even More
In a rare piece of good news amid all the oil crisis drama, the Philippine National Police reported on Wednesday that the country's crime rate has dropped by 7.2% in the first months of 2026 compared to the same period last year. "From January to March
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Walang Pasok! Schools Go Online as Nationwide Transport Strike Hits Metro Manila
If you're a student or parent wondering about classes today, here's the deal: dozens of universities and schools across Metro Manila and nearby provinces shifted to online learning on Thursday, March 19, as a nationwide transport strike disrupted commuter routes. The strike, organized by transport groups