GIFT OF LIFE. Philippine Army (PA) soldiers take part in the Army-wide Simultaneous blood donation drive in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Saturday (March 7, 2026). A total of 4,312 blood bags have been obtained from the said activity. (Photo courtesy of the PA) MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Sunday …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (File photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has paid tribute to Filipino women on International Women’s Day, recognizing their vital role in nation-building and reaffirming the government’s commitment to expand opportunities and protect their rights. In a message posted on social media Sunday, Marcos highlighted …
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An oil tanker fills up a gas station in Payatas, Quezon City on Saturday (Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — Following reported daily price increases last week by numerous gasoline stations, the Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday issued a warning against unauthorized or premature price hikes amid surging oil prices brought …
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Rabies virus (Courtesy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Rabies cases decreased during the first two months of 2026, the Department of Health announced on Saturday. In a press bulletin, the agency reported 17 rabies cases from January 4 to February 21 this year, marking a 65 percent reduction compared …
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (R) and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (L) shake hands during a bilateral meeting at the presidential palace in Manila on March 3, 2026 (AFP/Rolex Dela Pena/Pool) This week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to Malacañang, marking 77 years …
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National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag (Photo by Norman Araga) A GROUP of 18 retired Marines consisting the so-called “Baligod 18” has reportedly gone into hiding following claims of death threats. United People’s Initiative (UPI) lead convenor Romeo Poquiz, himself a retired Air Force general, claimed that the …
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SHOOTING SUSPECT. Southern Police District Director PBGen. Randy Y. Arceo, NCRPO chief MGen. Anthony A. Aberin, and Parañaque police chief Col. Nicolas Piñon present a suspect in the deadly Parañaque condominium basketball court shooting during a press briefing at the SPD headquarters in Taguig on March 7. The incident left …
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Residents guard their belongings after a fire gutted a residential area along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City on March 6, 2026 (Walter Bollozos) MANILA, Philippines — At least 4,000 families lost their homes after a fire razed a shantytown along the NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City …
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A Gas station in Davao City displays current pump prices as of March 5, 2026, amid warnings of a significant price increase next week. Energy officials and local retailers are monitoring the market closely as geopolitical instability in the Middle East continues to drive up global oil costs. (Photo by …
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Secretary Teodoro Herbosa MANILA, Philippines — High-ranking officials of the Department of Health (DOH) including Secretary Teodoro Herbosa are being accused of bid-rigging over alleged irregularities in plans to upgrade non-functional mobile health facilities in the provinces, mostly in Mindanao. The “Concerned DOH Employees,” who requested anonymity, filed a complaint …
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