The global oil price and supply shock caused by the war in the Middle East may reverse early 2026 gains by Philippine exporters, according to think tank Oxford Economics. In a report on Monday, March 30, Oxford Economics senior economist Sheana Yue said that while Asian goods exports started 2026...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has placed all 42 regional airports under its management on heightened alert for the Holy Week travel period as the agency prepares for a nearly nine percent surge in passenger traffic. In a statement, CAAP said it expects passenger volume for...
The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF), which administers the Fulbright Program in the Philippines, marked its 78th anniversary on March 24 with a reception in Makati, highlighting its role in strengthening educational exchange between the Philippines and the United States. Held at...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has commenced the initial dispatch of electricity from its Terra Solar development, injecting much-needed capacity into the Philippine grid as the government moves to insulate the domestic economy from volatile global fuel markets. In a statement on Monday, March 30,...
LG has maintained its position as a top OLED TV brand for 13 consecutive years, capturing 49.7 percent of the global OLED TV market in 2025 with approximately 3.22 million units shipped, according to market research firm Omdia. Global OLED TV shipments reached 6.47 million units in 2025, up 6.6...
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa was moved to tears after earning a Golden Buzzer at his Britain 's Got Talent audition on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time). His powerful rendition of Prince’s "Purple Rain" also earned him a standing ovation from the judges. Simon personally walked onstage to...
Toyota Motor Philippines has launched a Special Service Campaign for select Land Cruiser LC300 units in the Philippines, covering a free reprogramming of the transmission ECU. The campaign affects 3,847 vehicles produced from November 22, 2024 to December 5, 2025. Owners may check coverage using...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, March 29, called on authorities to intensify the rollout of comprehensive mental health programs to protect vulnerable Filipinos and prevent further loss of life. Gatchalian made the call amid the alarming rise in suicide cases in Metro Manila, followed by a...
The Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) Organization confirmed the removal of an official candidate from this year 's competition lineup. While the organization has yet to disclose the candidate 's identity, pageant fans suspect that Miss Universe Philippines Kalibo, Aklan, Imelda...
Where were you on 29 March 1994? On that day, the Philippines officially connected to the global Internet for the first time, a historic milestone made possible by Filipino engineer Benjamin Tan and the efforts of the Philippine Network Foundation. The event was marked not only at a PLDT facility...
As the solemn observance of Holy Week begins, millions of Filipinos are once again preparing to leave the cities—heading home to their provinces, visiting pilgrimage sites, or taking a much-needed break with family. Alongside this annual movement comes a familiar reality: crowded terminals, fully...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, March 29, said that the easterlies will continue to influence weather conditions across the country, bringing partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. PAGASA’s...
