Oil prices have been on a downtrend in the last two weeks and there is a big chance this will continue vis-a vis the projection of oversupply in the first quarter of 2026, according to an official of the Department of Energy. PNA FILE PHOTO BY JOAN BONDOC

Pump prices up by over P1/liter today

MOTORISTS will have to pay more for petroleum products anew this week, as retailers yesterday announced a major round of price hikes to mark...
Taiwanese visitors continued to show strong interest in beach and island destinations, including Boracay, Palawan, and Cebu, in 2025, according to the Department of Tourism. RELAKS KALANG CH/FACEBOOK PHOTO

Visa-free entry boosts Taiwanese arrivals by 6.32% in 2025 – DOT

THE PHILIPPINES' visa-free entry program has contributed to an increase in Taiwanese arrivals in the country in 2025, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Data...

DOF: World Bank OKs grants to boost jobs, reduce poverty in PH

THE WORLD Bank, through its Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP), approved three new grants this year to boost jobs and reduce poverty in...

PCSO Chorale named Grand Prix champion in Korea International Choir Competition

INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chorale on Sunday (March 1) emerged as Grand Prix Champion at the Korea International...

Additional Cancelled Flights Due to Security Situation in the Middle East

As of March 2, 2026; 9:00 AM Due to the continuing and evolving security situation in parts of the Middle East, Cebu Pacific (CEB) has...
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PH carriers adjust more Middle East trips as unrest continues

Philippine carriers on Sunday, March 1, announced additional flight cancellations and extended rebooking options for Middle East routes, as parts of the region’s airspace...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center warns the public to steer clear of online promotions that direct you to online lending websites, rather than actual apps, with automatic authorization or auto-collection features. PN PHOTO

Gov’t cracks down on unregistered online lending apps

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) launched on February 27 a new campaign against unregistered online lending platforms as the number of Filipinos...
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USA graduate ranks 4th in Feb. master plumbers board exam

A GRADUATE of the University of San Agustin (USA) in Iloilo City placed fourth in the February 2026 Master Plumber Licensure Examination. Michael Bryan Barredo...

Pag-IBIG Fund declares record P64.34B dividends for 2025; Regular Savings rate rises to 6.62%,...

Pag-IBIG Fund declared the highest dividend payout in its 45-year history, announcing P64.34 billion in dividends for 2025. The Regular Savings dividend rate rose...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines deployed augmentation teams from South Luzon and other parts of Visayas to fast track the replacement of the Unidos-Caticlan 69kV Line in Aklan.

NGCP completes Unidos-Caticlan 69kV line restoration ahead of schedule

POWER transmission system provider National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) successfully energized the Unidos-Caticlan 69-kiloVolt (kV) Line at 1:31 p.m. on February 13,...