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'Nakakapanglambot maging tsuper': Drivers cry for survival as diesel hits record highs
For jeepney drivers, \"tigil-pasada\" was more than a protest; it was a desperate cry for survival.
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March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PCSO to roll out NASA-evaluated portable AI X-ray system in Batanes
Batanes residents are set to receive advanced medical screening with the deployment of a high-performance, portable artificial intelligence (AI)-powered X-ray system that was previously evaluated in space-ready imaging tests by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said on Monday, March 23.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DBP open to waiving modern jeepney loan penalties - LTFRB
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Vigor D. Mendoza II announced on Thursday, March 26, that the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is open to waiving all the penalties that comes with the delay in the payment of loans for modern jeepneys amid the adverse effects of the Middle East tensions on the public transport sector.
2 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Green GSM plans major PH expansion
Vietnamese electric vehicle firm sees opportunities to reduce the country’s dependence on petroleum products
2 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PAGASA warns of flash floods, landslides
Residents in parts of Mindanao were advised to stay on alert as scattered rain showers and thunderstorms may trigger flash floods and landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday, March 26.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Excitement grows louder for '26 Tour of Luzon
It must be the April heat, the burning sensation of the summer fever that keeps the tired legs going.
2 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
China open to dialogue with PH on joint oil exploration
The Chinese embassy in Manila has welcomed President Marcos' pronouncement that the Philippines is open to the possibility of a joint oil exploration with China amid the looming oil crisis brought by the Middle East conflict.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DigiPlus partners with Pacquiao for expansion
Tanco-led DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the country’s leading digital gaming firm, has forged a partnership with global sporting icon Manny Pacquiao as an endorser of its sports betting platforms, as well as for the use of his payment platform and the launch of new games featuring the boxing champion.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Bisera outduels Go, Ababa
Under a blazing sun and suffocating pressure, Florence Bisera delivered nerves of steel when it mattered most, draining a clutch four-foot birdie putt to outlast Lois Kaye Go in a gripping three-way, four-hole playoff and seize the ICTSI Lakewood Championship crown in unforgettable fashion.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ombudsman to submit VP Duterte's SALNs to House Committee on Justice
Copies of the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of Vice President Sara Duterte will be submitted to the House Committee on Justice, the Office of the Ombudsman said on Thursday, March 26.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Motorcycle taxi drivers start receiving ₱5,000 cash aid
Motorcycle taxi drivers in the National Capital Region (NCR) started receiving their P5,000 cash relief assistance on Thursday, March 26.
3 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
₱27.8 B in assets linked to flood control mess to remain frozen
The Office of the Ombudsman assured that the assets of persons and owners of construction firms charged in the anomalous flood control projects will remain frozen even if the freeze orders issued by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) expire in six months.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a 20-year-old woman after a jury decided the social media giant and video streamer designed their platforms to hook young users without concern for their well-being.
2 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Filinvest bets on power, digital banking for growth
Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) is maintaining its aggressive growth targets and P27.6-billion capital expenditure (capex) program for this year, betting that internal efficiencies and expansion in power and digital banking will offset volatility stemming from the Middle East crisis.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PAGASA warns of flash floods, landslides
Residents in parts of Mindanao were advised to stay on alert as scattered rain showers and thunderstorms may trigger flash floods and landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday, March 26.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Motorcycle taxi drivers start receiving P5,000 cash aid
The following areas have confirmed payout venues and schedules:
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Shell Pilipinas profit jumps 69%
Shell Pilipinas Corp. reported a 69-percent surge in full-year net income last year, overcoming volatility in global oil markets through a shift toward high-margin commercial segments and leaner logistics.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PNP expands intervention as cases of self-harm rise
Police Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered concerned police units to maximize coordination with as many stakeholders, including schools and community-based groups, to extend assistance to the people in need amid the monitored increase in self-harm cases.
2 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
UCI certifies Tagaytay velo
China, Chinese-Taipei and South Korea emerged as dominant forces in the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track and Para Track Championships as the International Cycling Union (UCI) certified the Tagaytay CT Velodrome as a Category A facility.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The importance of prioritizing inclusivity while professionalizing an industry
Last week, I wrote about Republic Act (RA) 12215, also known as the Philippine Agriculturists Act, which, in very simple terms, requires anyone engaged in agriculture to be a licensed agriculturist, and what that could mean for the industry.
4 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Early PBA leaders clash
Import-less ROS collides with streaking Meralco
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Negros Occidental governor backs nat'l energy emergency
Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson backed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s national energy emergency declaration, saying it would give the national government more flexibility to respond effectively.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
GMA challenges SEC director term limits
GMA Network Inc. is taking the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to court to block a new regulation that forces long-serving independent directors to vacate their seats.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DigiPlus partners with Pacquiao for expansion
Tanco-led DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the country’s leading digital gaming firm, has forged a partnership with global sporting icon Manny Pacquiao as an endorser of its sports betting platforms, as well as for the use of his payment platform and the launch of new games featuring the boxing champion.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Drying facilities, cold storage to help increase palay prices
President Marcos believes that the price of palay (unhusked rice) could increase with the help of agricultural facilities such as cold storage, warehouses, and drying areas.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pacquiao: Never too late for Mayweather rematch
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao was quick to dismiss criticisms over his long awaited rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr. set at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Sept. 19.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Velvet petals, luminous skin
Sisley introduces a new Black Rose Concentrate Radiant Youth Serum designed to preserve youthful radiance
2 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ivana finds Jesus 3x in a row
Three times in a row, she encountered Jesus in quite ordinary circumstances.
2 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Bisera outduels Go, Ababa
Under a blazing sun and suffocating pressure, Florence Bisera delivered nerves of steel when it mattered most, draining a clutch four-foot birdie putt to outlast Lois Kaye Go in a gripping three-way, four-hole playoff and seize the ICTSI Lakewood Championship crown in unforgettable fashion.
1 min |
March 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ADB: Prolonged war could cut Asia-Pacific growth
Asia-Pacific economies, including the Philippines, are highly vulnerable to a protracted conflict in the Middle East, as sustained spikes in energy prices and broader disruptions threaten to slow growth and accelerate inflation, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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