Philippines Nation
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0800Manila raises aid for jeepney drivers to P3,500
The Manila local government increased the assistance to jeepney drivers who conduct "libreng sakay" to P3,500.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0800Meralco: Reports of 3-month brownouts not true
Manila Electric Co. debunked circulating claims about supposed prolonged power outages, warning the public against the spread of false information online.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0800Price Watch: Diesel up P12 per liter as oil firms impose new hikes
Diesel prices rise by over P12 per liter as oil firms implement new hikes.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +080011,100 cops to secure Calabarzon, Mimaropa
Around 11,100 police personnel and force multipliers have been deployed to ensure the safety of travelers and motorists this Holy Week across the Calabarzon and Mimaropa regions.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800P9.5 million shabu seized in Lucena, Zamboanga stings
Police operatives seized P6.1 million worth of shabu in Lucena City on Sunday and another P3.4 million worth in Zamboanga City yesterday, authorities said.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800PNP probes lapses in Maguindanao ambush
The Philippine National Police is investigating possible administrative lapses on the part of the Maguindanao del Sur provincial PNP chief after Saturday night’s ambush in Shariff Aguak that left five policemen dead and three others wounded.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800DOJ workers’ data sent to PAGCOR
Enforcing the gambling ban on state officials and employees, the Department of Justice will submit the data of DOJ personnel to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800LTFRB: P651 million released for fuel subsidy
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has released over P651 million in fuel subsidies to public utility vehicle drivers affected by the energy crisis.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Point-to-point carpooling in MetroManila eyed
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority yesterday proposed a point-to-point and time-restricted carpooling after the Lenten break.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +080044 airports on Holy Week alert
Forty-four airports operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines are on heightened alert as passenger traffic is expected to surge during Holy Week.