Executive Secretary Ralph Recto represented President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the 2026 General Assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines in Pasay City. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to strengthening local governments and improving service delivery. The assembly highlighted
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The House of Representatives is pushing to advance 17 priority bills under the administration’s LEDAC agenda before the Holy Week break, House Majority Leader Ferdinand “Sandro” Marcos said. Four measures, including the
Digital wallet giant GCash has blocked over 3,200 merchants linked to illegal activities, including online
Netflix’s hit film “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature on Sunday,
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto represented President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the 2026 General Assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines in
Philippine Army reservist Pfc. Rex Froilan Gil finished 11th out of 76 participants in the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in Sydney, Australia. His
A total of 343 Filipinos, mostly OFWs, were safely repatriated from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on Sunday morning, March 15, via a Philippine Airlines
Opposition Rep. Chel Diokno has filed a bill seeking a P52.8 billion supplemental budget to help transport workers, farmers, and OFWs cope with rising
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved a fare increase for provincial buses, effective March 14, amid rising fuel costs. Ordinary provincial
The House of Representatives is pushing to advance 17 priority bills under the administration’s LEDAC agenda before the Holy Week break, House Majority Leader Ferdinand “Sandro” Marcos said. Four measures, including the Travel Tax
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Vice President Sara Duterte revealed that four individuals, including former Comelec commissioner
Malacañang said investigations into alleged multibillion-peso corruption in flood control will continue
The Commission on Elections is set to release its decision on Sen.
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste has purchased the historic house in
Digital wallet giant GCash has blocked over 3,200 merchants linked to illegal activities, including online gambling, to protect consumers from fraud. The company coordinated
The Petroleum Association of the Philippines (PAP) is urging power companies to prioritize the use of domestic natural gas to stabilize electricity rates and
Grab Philippines and its motorcycle taxi subsidiary Move It have launched a multi-layered support program to help drivers cope with soaring fuel prices amid
After divesting from its unprofitable US operations, Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) is focusing on strengthening and expanding its Asian business to drive long-term
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will launch a P12.5 billion loan program to help state employees install home solar panels amid rising electricity
Nonito Donaire Jr., the 43-year-old “Filipino Flash,” suffered an eighth-round technical knockout loss to Riku Masuda in their WBA bantamweight title eliminator fight at Yokohama Buntai on March 15. Despite his experience and determination,
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University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons star Casiey Dongallo will miss the
Former Miss Universe Philippines Ariella Arida showcased her athletic skills at the
Gilas Pilipinas women suffered a heavy 115-66 defeat against World No. 3
The Quezon City Black Bulls are making a strong impression in the
Netflix’s hit film “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature on Sunday, telling the story of a K-pop girl group who
Filipina actress and cosplayer Myrtle Sarrosa was named Best Dressed at the red carpet premiere of Netflix’s One Piece Live Action Season 2 in
Celebrity couple Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte have welcomed their first child, a healthy baby girl named Nili, short for Runi Lior. Ronnie announced
“Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” winner Lella Ford openly acknowledged being a “nepo baby” during an appearance on Fast Talk with Boy
ABS-CBN’s hit series “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” will conclude on March 13 after breaking primetime viewership records since 2023. The network will launch a new
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World No. 12 pole vaulter EJ Obiena won the gold medal at the ISTAF Indoor silver-level competition in Berlin with a season-high clearance of 5.78 meters. Obiena strategically skipped earlier heights, cleared 5.60m on his second attempt, and
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) warned that additional funding may be needed to support the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in a worst-case scenario in the Middle East. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the current
The Philippines leads Asia in female educational attainment, with women more likely than men to finish high school and attend college, but these gains have not fully translated into workforce participation. According to the 2023 UNDP Gender Inequality
Transport group Piston plans a nationwide strike by the end of March amid rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis. Piston president Mody Floranda said government support, including planned diesel subsidies, is insufficient without suspending excise
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Visayas assured the public that prices of basic commodities remain stable and supplies are sufficient in Cebu and Bohol amid the Middle East conflict. Monitoring by the agency showed
Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 1785 to expand the allowable uses of the Special Education Fund (SEF), giving local governments more flexibility to address urgent needs in public schools. The SEF, funded by a 1-percent real
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla is calling for an end to the culture of violence in fraternity recruitment following the death of a 19-year-old Tau Gamma Phi neophyte in Cavite. The victim, who was brought to General Trias Medical
Bagong Henerasyon party-list Rep. Robert Nazal and BH spokesperson Bernadette Herrera urged the House of Representatives to pass three pro-women bills—HB 2059 on enhanced benefits for solo parents, HB 1031 on mandatory child support, and HB 807 protecting
Vice President Sara Duterte urged Filipinos to use bicycles, carpool, and adjust travel schedules to reduce energy consumption amid rising oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict. She called on local governments to halt non-essential activities that
