President Marcos said there is a possibility of grounding flights due to the lack of jet fuel amid the ongoing impacts of the conflict in the Middle East. Although Marcos hopes that it will not happen, it would be a possibility, he said in an interview with Bloomberg. "We are hoping not, but that...
A group of education workers on Wednesday, March 25, rejected the Department of Education’s (DepEd) defense of its proposed three-term school calendar, warning that the reform could further burden teachers while failing to address systemic issues in the education sector. READ: ...
Seasoned entertainment journalist Jo-Ann Maglipon has made a significant mark in showbiz. (ako hanggang seasoning na sawsawan lang!) Many people will agree that her name is synonymous with credible showbiz reporting. (at parang ang sosyal ng showbiz pag siya ang nagsulat o namamahala ng isang...
The excitement on how fast his two racing pigeons could go home in Parañaque City from Quezon province turned into anxiety after they suddenly disappeared midway in the racing competition on March 1. Eight days later, the owner was shocked after he was notified that his two racing pigeons were on...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) said it has shored up its jet fuel reserves for the “foreseeable future,” seeking to calm markets after President Marcos warned that the regional energy crisis could potentially ground the country’s carriers. In a statement on Wednesday, March 25, the flag carrier,...
Senator Loren Legarda, on Tuesday, March 24, expressed frustration with the Department of Energy (DOE) over its reasoning in being unable to secure congressional approval for the use of supplemental funds by the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC). During the first organizational meeting of the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) recovered slightly together with global markets on Tuesday, March 24, on hopes that the United States (US) is easing attacks against Iran. The main index added 37.02 points, or 0.63 percent, to close at 5,936.20, led by the mining sector following an...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), led by General Manager Melquiades A. Robles, has welcomed the Meritxell Children’s World Foundation, Inc. as its newest institutional partner following the turnover of a ₱470,000 financial grant under the agency’s Institutional Partnership...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) revealed Tuesday, March 24, that it has called out China after the latter’s warship allegedly pointed its fire control radar on BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-6), a guided-missile frigate of the Philippine Navy (PN), during a maritime patrol near Escoda (Sabina)...
The government is ramping up its digital transformation efforts, with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) targeting 60 million users of the eGovPH Super App by 2028, following its milestone of 40 million downloads. The push coincides with the expansion of physical and...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) declared on Tuesday, March 24, that the country 's sovereignty under international law is “non-negotiable” as the government deployed vessels to counter fresh Chinese aggression at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal). PCG Commandant, Admiral...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has disclosed that both Philippine and Chinese Coast Guards are engaging to propose amendments in its existing memorandum of understanding (MOU) but such changes are only limited in scope. "They are focused on re-establishing the Joint Coast Guard...
