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,...
The Philippines is now under a state of national energy emergency. President Marcos has signed Executive Order No. 110, declaring a state of national energy emergency in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which has impacted the "availability and stability" of the country 's...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto clarified that the crisis committee President Marcos created "does not start, but sustains and strengthens the multiple mitigation measures" to cushion the impacts caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. "The government immediately scrambled all resources...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is rolling out its largest-ever School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) for School Year 2026–2027, allocating a record P25.6 billion to combat student hunger and improve learning outcomes. In a statement issued Tuesday, March 24, DepEd said the expanded program is...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now readying its personnel and resources for possible involvement in assisting the Crisis Committee being set up by the national government to respond to the adverse effects of the Middle East tensions in the country. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C....
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, March 24, defended its planned shift to a three-term school calendar beginning School Year 2026–2027, describing the reform as a “strategic move” to maximize instructional time, minimize recurring classroom disruptions, and strengthen learning...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged the public to start engaging in backyard farming to ease the adverse effects of spikes in the price of petroleum products. In a statement, the DILG said hat community gardens are now operational across the country to help...
Minimum wage earners and domestic workers in Region V will receive higher pay starting April under newly approved wage orders issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Bicol approved Wage Order No. V-23 for private...
President Marcos has thanked the drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) for "being part of the solution" to overcome the impacts caused by oil price hikes, urging them to continue doing so. Marcos made the call as he announced the provision of a P10,000 fuel subsidy for each bus...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Tuesday, March 24 the Philippines can take advantage of its hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to secure regional solidarity in light of the global uncertainty over energy supply due to the Middle East conflict. Escudero...
The 36 official candidates of the 2026 Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant were announced during a special presentation at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City on March 23. This year 's official candidates: Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman Alcvaraz led this year 's...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered all public schools nationwide to conduct simple, low-cost graduation rites amid rising fuel costs, as nearly 3.7 million learners prepare to graduate under strict guidelines that prohibit fee collection and ensure accessible ceremonies. The directive,...
