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Lacson reveals Marcoleta talking points lifted directly from China’s foreign affairs ministry website
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, March 10, revealed that several talking points used by Senator Rodante Marcoleta regarding the Kalayaan Island Group mirror statements published on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the People’s Republic…
Rewind: Phoenix Petroleum awards Hidilyn Diaz with lifetime free fuel in 2021
Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz is trending again on social media as Filipinos recall the reward she received from Phoenix Petroleum Philippines after her historic win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In 2021, Diaz delivered the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic gold medal, earning millions of pesos…
DepDev simulates Middle East conflict impact on PH economy: Diesel could reach P96/L, March inflation up to 7.5%
As the U.S.–Iran conflict escalates, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) said the agency developed two scenarios to simulate the war’s potential impact on the Philippine economy. DepDev Planning Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon presented Scenario 1 and Scenario 2 in the…
Oil firms roll out staggered fuel hikes as prices surge up to P24/liter
Oil companies in the Philippines will implement staggered fuel price increases this week, with total adjustments expected to reach as much as P24.25 per liter for diesel and over P10 per liter for gasoline, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Industry players including Pilipinas Shell…
Isko Moreno orders four-day work week at Manila LGU, extends office hours Monday to Thursday
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has announced that the city government will adopt a four-day work week with extended hours for city offices, except for essential and frontline agencies. In his “Talk to the People” public broadcast on Monday, March 9, Domagoso said the city is…
Fintech leader says PH private sector ready as government shifts to four-day workweek amid looming energy crisis
RCBC Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva said the Philippines’ digital platforms are ready to support a potential shift to a four-day workweek in the private sector. Villanueva made this observation as the government rolls out energy-saving measures…
Isko Moreno announces ₱32.3M aid for 20 Manila patients bound for life-saving liver transplants in India
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso met with families of 20 young patients under the city government’s Kaagapay Program on Friday afternoon, March 6, as the local government released ₱32,296,900.40 to fund life-saving liver transplant surgeries in India. Of the 20 patients, six will…
DTI to adopt work-from-home Fridays starting March 13 as fuel-saving measure amid Middle East tensions
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Central Office will implement a work-from-home arrangement every Friday beginning March 13, 2026 as part of government efforts to conserve energy amid rising global fuel market uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East. DTI Assistant Secretary…
Ready for the heat? Six areas reach ‘danger’ heat levels, PAGASA reports
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has recorded high temperatures in six areas, reaching 42°C, since Saturday, February 28. Based on PAGASA’s heat index, the following areas experienced “danger” levels of heat: February 28 March 1 March 2…
Isko Moreno orders all Manila public school graduations held inside campuses amid looming oil crisis
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has ordered that all graduation ceremonies in public elementary and secondary schools be held strictly within their respective campuses as the city braces for a possible oil-driven price surge. During his regular management committee meeting, the…
Lacson questions credibility of 18 ex-‘Marines’ over P805-B cash scheme claims
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson questioned the credibility of 18 former military men allegedly linked to a P805-billion cash delivery scheme, saying their claims must withstand “logic” and “basic mathematics” before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee considers holding a hearing.…
Manny Pangilinan offers free PLDT and SMART calls to OFWs affected by the Middle East conflict
Manuel V. Pangilinan has directed PLDT and Smart Communications to offer free calls to Filipinos in countries affected by the conflict in the Middle East. In a post on X dated March 2, Pangilinan said he was concerned about overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and had instructed the companies to make…
Isko Moreno slashes Manila LGU fuel use by 50% amid looming oil crisis from Iran conflict
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has immediately moved to cut fuel consumption in city government operations by 50 percent ahead of an anticipated oil shock triggered by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating conflict in Iran. Under Executive Order No. 7…
Electric vehicle sales surged by 63% in January, CAMPI reports
Sales of new electric vehicles (NEVs) jumped 63% in January 2026 to 2,610 units, up from 1,600 units in the same month in 2025, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) said. According to CAMPI’s report, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles posted the largest gains among…
DepEd issues AI guidelines for schools, emphasizes ‘human-centered’ approach
The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued new guidelines on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in basic education, stressing that a human-centered approach must remain at the core of teaching and learning. In a 49-page department order dated Feb. 20, Education Secretary Sonny…