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Teachers’ association, transport group urge national government to adopt Manila’s free ride program nationwide
A teachers’ association and a transport group on Tuesday, March 31, separately voiced support for Manila’s free jeepney ride program, with both calling on the national government to adopt a similar initiative as fuel prices continue to squeeze commuters and drivers across the country. The Manila…
Isko Moreno raises jeepney subsidy to ₱3,500 to offset fuel price hike
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced Tuesday morning, March 31, that the city government is increasing its subsidy for participating jeepney drivers from ₱3,000 to ₱3,500, funded by ₱661,000 in savings generated from the program’s first day of operations on Monday. The…
Sales of secondhand electric vehicles surge as fuel prices hit record highs
The war in Iran is sending shockwaves through global oil markets, pushing petrol prices to record highs and driving a surge in secondhand electric vehicle sales. The average cost of petrol in the European Union rose 12% to 1.84 euros per litre from late February to mid-March, according to European…
Manila’s free ride program designed to benefit operators, drivers, gas stations, and commuters all at once
(UPDATED) Over 60,000 passengers had already boarded free jeepneys in Manila by 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, and Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso says that is only the beginning. Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) Director Dennis Viaje reported to the Mayor that 60,228 passengers were…
Astronaut spots something horrifying floating in space, and it’s staring back at you
Something is growing inside the International Space Station — and the moment NASA astronaut Don Pettit posted a photo of it, the internet completely lost its mind. Viewers were convinced they were looking at a hatching alien egg straight out of a 1979 horror film, with panicked commenters begging…
Global oil price surge far from over
The most punishing oil price surge in modern history isn’t over yet. Global oil prices extended their historic climb on Monday, March 30, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the Iran conflict, deepening fears that a widening war in the Middle East…
Have a break-in? About 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen before Easter in Italy
A large shipment of KitKat chocolate bars was stolen while in transit to distributors, a major candy crime that occurred just days before Easter Sunday. According to Agence France-Presse, the stolen truck was carrying 413,793 units from a “new chocolate range,” totaling about 12 tons, when it was…
Malacañang lauds Manila for subsidizing free jeepney rides during fuel crisis
Malacañang praised the Manila City government for subsidizing jeepney operations to provide free rides to commuters amid the ongoing fuel crisis. In a press statement on Sunday, March 29, Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto cited Manila’s program as an example of solidarity during a period of…
Rising prices push Holy Week travelers to swap flights for bus rides
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) is bracing for a busier-than-usual Holy Week rush this year, as rising prices are expected to push more Filipinos away from planes and private cars — and toward provincial buses. PITX communications chief Jason Salvador said the terminal is already…
Thousands of drivers missed from aid list to get special payout after Holy Week
Thousands of transport workers who were left out of the government’s cash assistance list will still receive their ₱5,000 cash aid through a special payout to be held after the Holy Week break, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Saturday, March 29. In an interview on DZRH…
Philippines has world’s most expensive housing: Gallup
A report by The Economist found that the most expensive housing is not in developed countries, but in developing ones. Citing a 2025 survey conducted by Gallup, the publication said that 54% of respondents in the Philippines reported experiencing housing-related financial difficulties. The…
Philippines posts highest diesel price increase in the world since the start of Iran war
The Philippines has recorded the highest increase in diesel prices globally, with costs rising by 81.6% since the start of the Iran war, according to data from Global Petrol Prices. The surge places the country at the top of a global list of fuel price increases, highlighting the severity of the…
Over 400 gas stations close as oil price surge hits PH supply chain
At least 425 gas stations across the Philippines have shut down amid rising fuel prices driven by tensions in the Middle East, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, March 27. “Sa araw po na ito March 27, 2026, ang kabuuan ng nagsaradong gas stations ay umabot po ng 425. Kahapon, ito po…
Trump extends ultimatum amid stalled talks, escalating energy crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would again extend a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face potential strikes on its energy infrastructure, even as Tehran rejected a 15-point U.S. proposal to end the conflict as one-sided. “Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements…
Isko Moreno announces Manila LGU to shoulder jeepney drivers’ earnings to provide free rides for commuters
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Friday, March 27, announced that the city government will shoulder the earnings of jeepney drivers to allow participating units to provide free rides to commuters, as part of the implementation of Executive Order No. 14, series of 2026. The…