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by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 18, 2026
Adiong: Anti-dynasty bill fulfills Congress’ constitutional mandate
by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 18, 2026
Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Tuesday pushed for the passage of a bill banning political dynasties, saying Congress can no longer afford to ignore a clear constitutional directive.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 18, 2026
Fuel surcharge spikes to Level 8 on April 1-15
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 18, 2026
Fuel surcharge is the extra fee that airlines may collect in addition to the base fare to cover the costs incurred from oil price volatility.... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 18, 2026
Unified 911 blocks AI, prank calls to protect real emergency calls
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 18, 2026
Emergency 911 National Office Executive Director Francis Fajardo said the system can recognize patterns linked to AI-generated calls and robo-dialing used for prank or misleading reports.... Read full article
by Zaldy De Layola on March 18, 2026
House reviews gov’t readiness vs. Gulf crisis impact on agri sector
by Zaldy De Layola on March 18, 2026
He said the review was aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen food security and ensure proactive government response to external shocks.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 18, 2026
Private firms may implement flexible work schemes - DOLE
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 18, 2026
Under a compressed workweek arrangement, the standard 40-hour workweek may be distributed across four working days instead of five, with the corresponding hours added from Monday to Thursday if work is suspended on Friday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 18, 2026
FDA destroys recalled milk to block reentry into market
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 18, 2026
The FDA, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, said the activity was conducted through its Food Product Recall Committee as the final phase of the recall process aimed at guaranteeing proper disposal of affected products.... Read full article
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 17, 2026
DOTr, CAAP cut airport, passenger fees amid rising jet fuel prices
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 17, 2026
In a news release, Lopez said he gave the order to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), and it will be applicable to all CAAP-operated airports in the country.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 17, 2026
BIR seizes over 11K illicit vapor products
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 17, 2026
Government authorities have seized 11,309 illicit vapor products and uncovered more than PHP33 million in estimated tax liabilities during simultaneous enforcement operations across Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, and Laguna.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 17, 2026
PSEi, peso fall on rising oil prices amid Middle East conflict
by Joann Villanueva on March 17, 2026
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 0.86 percent to 6,006.55, while the broader All Shares index declined 1.20 percent to 3,341.69.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 17, 2026
BTr partially awards T-bills on higher yields
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 17, 2026
The 91-, 182-, and 364-day T-bills fetched average rates of 4.900 percent, 4.948 percent, and 5.066 percent, respectively, all higher than last week’s rates of 4.677 percent, 4.795 percent, and 4.849 percent.... Read full article