Philippines Nation
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:20:00 +08009,000 cops deployed due to transport strike
In a statement on Thursday, March 19, the NCRPO said that it deployed Civil Disturbance Management, Special Weapons and Tactics, and dedicated Traffic Management teams.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:36:00 +0800LIST: Free ride routes on Thursday, March 19
Various government agencies will be implementing free rides in different routes across the metro on Thursday, March 19.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0800Commuters given 50% discount at MRT-3, LRT-2
The Department of Transportation is implementing a 50% discount for all passengers of the MRT-3 and LRT-2 amid soaring fuel prices caused by the Israel-Iran war.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Maguindanao town exec slain in ambush
A municipal councilor was killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in Paglat, Maguindanao del Sur yesterday morning.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +08002 killed in Quezon road mishap
Two people were killed while two others were injured when a truck collided with a multicab before falling into a cliff in this town yesterday morning.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Cebu bettor wins P100.33 million lotto pot
A bettor in Cebu City won the jackpot in the 6/58 Ultra Lotto draw on Tuesday night.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800P8.08 billion released for insurgency-free barangay
The Department of Budget and Management has disbursed P8.08 billion to fund projects in barangays cleared of insurgency.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +08002 PMA cadets graduate from Japan defense school
Two cadets of the Philippine Military Academy have graduated from the Japan National Defense Academy.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Visayas lawmakers back Dy’s leadership
Lawmakers from the Visayas have expressed support for the leadership of Speaker Faustino Dy III, whom they said has been pursuing reforms in the House of Representatives, particularly in crafting the national budget.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800LGUs told: Cut fuel, power use by 20%
As the country grapples with high prices of petroleum products, local government units (LGUs) have been ordered to cut power and fuel usage by up to 20 percent.