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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Domestic fuel prices in the Philippines could rise more than initially expected this week due to escalating tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas warned that higher freight
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will oversee the destruction of nearly 200,000 units of recalled NAN OPTIPRO and NANKID OPTIPRO products following a voluntary recall by Nestlé Philippines. The precautionary recall covers 39 batches, totaling 330,004 units
Sen. Erwin Tulfo called for a review of the Philippines’ Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States, warning that the country could become a target amid escalating Middle East conflicts. He cited attacks on US military
The House committee on justice began deliberations on four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to assess whether they are sufficient in form and substance. Lawmakers supporting the complaints include Reps. Leila de Lima, Sarah Jane Elago,
Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized the International Criminal Court for selective prosecution and political bias, accusing it of targeting leaders from smaller nations while remaining silent on Middle East conflicts. He described the ICC as “a lapdog
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya announced the activation of a hotline and help desk to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and residents with family in the Middle East amid ongoing regional tensions. The city, in coordination with the
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promoted Commodore Jay Tarriela, the outspoken spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, to the rank of rear admiral. The promotion was confirmed in a letter signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, which
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said the city will use Project NOAH to map blocked waterways and drainage systems to address recurring flooding. He explained that structures built over former water channels prevent proper rainwater flow, worsening
Rep. Juan Carlos Atayde filed House Bill No. 5489 to promote digital payments for government and merchant transactions, aiming to modernize operations and boost transparency. He noted that digital retail payments now account for 57.4% of transactions in
