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The airside area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1. Air travelers will face another round of higher fares after the Civil Aeronautics Board raised the passenger fuel surcharge to Level 19 for the second half of April, placing the adjustment just one step below the highest rate allowed under current rules. In an advisory…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is calling on the faithful to prioritize spiritual discipline and peace-building as the Lenten season officially begins this week. In a statement issued ahead of Ash Wednesday on February 18, Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, a senior official of the CBCP, emphasized that the 40-day period should be…
The Australian guided-missile frigate HMAS Toowoomba arrived at Naval Operating Base Subic on February 13 for a four-day port visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the Philippines and Australia. The visit, which concludes on February 16, comes as the two nations continue to deepen defense ties under their Strategic Partnership. Philippine Fleet commander Rear…
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Saturday issued a firm denial of any involvement in the Duterte administration’s “war on drugs” after he was officially named as a “co-perpetrator” in documents released by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The senator’s statement follows the publication of the ICC Prosecution’s “Document Containing the Charges” against former President Rodrigo…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla faces mounting criticism online and from mental health advocates after describing members of the younger generation as overly sensitive compared to people his age. The actor-turned-lawmaker makes the remarks during a Senate hearing on proposed measures regulating children’s use of social media platforms. In the discussion, he contrasts what…
Philippine Transportation Company (PhilTranCo) president and chief-executive-officer Manuel Sabban summed it all in three simple words: “Serious business losses.” After more than a decade and century of commuter service, the oldest bus line in the country comes nearly to the ‘end-of-the-road’ with management’s decision to shut down its operations due to extreme financial difficulties. In…
The Department of Education has unveiled a proposal to transition the country’s basic education program to a trimester system beginning in School Year 2026-2027. This reform aims to streamline the academic calendar and maximize instructional time by reducing frequent interruptions to the learning process. Under the new framework, the academic year would be divided into…
In the complex landscape of modern Filipino romance, the line between a deal-breaker and a do-over is becoming increasingly blurred. While the sting of infidelity is a reality for millions, a surprising spirit of resilience—or perhaps radical hope—defines how the nation views a broken vow. According to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, a…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday advised residents in several parts of the country to prepare for continued rainfall driven by the shear line, the northeast monsoon, and the easterlies. In its 4 a.m. public weather forecast, the state weather bureau reported that the shear line is affecting a broad…
Following a declaration by senators Robin ‘Robinhood’ Padilla and Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III that they are no longer interested to run in 2028, the latest polls by independent group Tangere showed neophyte senator Rafael ‘Raffy’ Tufo and former senator Mary Grace Poe-Llamanzares as leading contenders in the market research firm’s 2028 senatorial preference survey. …