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by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 10, 2026
House leaders file bill authorizing PBBM to suspend fuel excise taxes
by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 10, 2026
“This measure grants the President of the Philippines the authority to suspend the imposition of, or reduce the excise taxes on petroleum products when public interest so requires,” the two House leaders said in the bill’s explanatory note.... Read full article
by Marita Moaje on March 10, 2026
Migrant Workers Office staff in Bahrain recalled for rude behavior
by Marita Moaje on March 10, 2026
“I have issued the order recalling that MWO Bahrain employee being highly disrespectful to OFWs in a viral video,” Cacdac said in a social media post Monday.... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 10, 2026
PNP: No pause in police service despite gov't austerity measures
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 10, 2026
"There is no pause or stop button in our job as officers of law and order," PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 10, 2026
‘Society free from violence, fear’ vital to women empowerment
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 10, 2026
In a statement, NTF-ELCAC executive director Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr. said the agency reaffirms its commitment to protect women, amplify survivors and reject all forms of coercion and violence.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 10, 2026
Stricter security screening seen at NAIA during Holy Week influx
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 10, 2026
"We will also implement stricter coordination with airport authorities and law enforcement agencies, as well as continuous monitoring of security operations," OTS Administrator Gilberto Cruz told the Philippine News Agency in an interview Monday.... Read full article
by Stephanie Sevillano on March 10, 2026
DepEd imposes energy-saving measures, WFH Fridays
by Stephanie Sevillano on March 10, 2026
DepEd Memorandum No. 18, series of 2026, is in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to government offices to reduce fuel and electricity consumption.... Read full article
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 10, 2026
Globe, PLDT-Smart open free call hubs to reach Filipinos in Mideast
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 10, 2026
“The move aims to support families in underserved communities who may otherwise have limited means of contacting loved ones abroad during times of uncertainty,” it said.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 9, 2026
ERC: Safeguards in place vs. erring players amid oil price spikes
by Joann Villanueva on March 9, 2026
This was stressed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Friday, following a meeting with members of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) on Wednesday.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 9, 2026
PH ramps up tourism marketing efforts to ‘win back’ Korean market
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 9, 2026
DOT’s South Korea foreign office at present is integrating marketing strategies, including joint promotions with airlines and major travel agencies, urban outdoor advertising and digital campaigns.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 9, 2026
DOT vows to push rural development, farm tourism
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 9, 2026
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco made the assurance during the 9th International Farm Tourism Conference in Baguio City on March 4.... Read full article