With rising fuel prices, the government continues to provide financial assistance to drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday visited the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) to personally oversee the initial rollout of fuel subsidies for PUVs and ensure that the distribution process is smooth and well-organized. PCO

Palace defends Marcos’ cash aid appearance

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MANILA — Malacañang on Tuesday defended President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s personal appearance at a government cash aid distribution, insisting it did not violate...
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Marcos orders crisis body to secure oil supply, build reserves amid Middle East tensions

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MANILA — As global tensions in the Middle East continue to drive price volatility, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of...
Traditional jeepneys slow down during rush hour traffic along Eliptical Road in Quezon City. The government will roll out an expanded fuel subsidy program for drivers nationwide beginning April 6. PNA

Gov’t expands fuel subsidy nationwide starting April 6

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MANILA — The Marcos administration will roll out an expanded fuel subsidy program nationwide beginning April 6, ramping up assistance to transport workers and...
According to a study, people tend to base their purchasing decisions on how much a pack of cigarettes costs as well as what it looks like, which is why higher taxes and larger graphic warnings serve as effective deterrents. PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

SURVEY ON OVER 800 FILIPINOS: Higher tax, ‘scarier’ packs make smokers quit

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MANILA — Health experts are calling for higher taxes on cigarettes and larger warning labels on the packaging, taking their cue from a new...
A new school calendars will replace the traditional four grading periods with three academic terms, each structured to provide longer and more continuous teaching cycles. PNA

PBBM OKs 3-term school calendar starting AY 2026–2027

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved a sweeping overhaul of the public school calendar, shifting to a three-term academic structure beginning...
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House sets March 25 start of Sara impeachment hearings

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MANILA — The House of Representatives is set to formally open impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on March 25, with lawmakers prioritizing...
Drivers and operators are being urged to give the Marcos administration time to implement measures aimed at balancing assistance to the transport sector while protecting commuters from additional fare burdens. PNA

Gov’t pushes trust, aid as fuel crisis fuels strike threats

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MANILA — Malacañang appealed for trust and cooperation from the transport sector as rising fuel prices tied to tensions in the Middle East triggered...
Fresh vegetables fill a stall at Paco Public Market in Manila. Filipinos want the government to focus on bringing down food prices, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey. PNA

PULSE ASIA MARCH SURVEY: More Filipinos want lower food prices, less corruption in gov’t

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MANILA — Filipinos want the government to focus on bringing down food prices, creating more jobs and eliminating corruption, according to the latest Pulse...
Among the priority government expenditures this year are school buildings, hiring of teachers, and learning tools, including P120.17 million for textbooks and instructional materials, as well as the procurement of 121,000 laptops. Malacañang has ordered government agencies to fast-track procurement and hiring for education projects under the 2026 national budget, warning that delays could derail the delivery of classrooms, teachers, and learning resources. PNA

Rush order: Palace demands speed in education spending

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MANILA — Malacañang has ordered government agencies to fast-track procurement and hiring for education projects under the 2026 national budget, warning that delays could...
Firemen wait for their truck to be filled with water from a fire hydrant along Visayas Avenue in Quezon City. March is declared as Fire Prevention Month" under Proclamation 115-A signed by former President Ferdinand Marcos. PNA

FIRETRUCK SCANDAL: 45 BFP execs face Ombudsman raps over P15-M unit costs

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MANILA — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered the filing of complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman against 45...
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