Photo courtesy of Iloilo City Traffic and Transportation Management Office

LTFRB approves fare hikes for most public transport

MANILA — Citing rising fuel costs linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has authorized...
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

Palace to expand fuel subsidy for PUV drivers amid rising oil prices

MANILA – The national government plans to widen its fuel subsidy initiative by April to assist hundreds of thousands of public utility vehicle (PUV)...
The office of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure in located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Established in September 2025, the ICI investigates and recommends possible charges against those involved in anomalous infrastructure projects. NIÑO JESUS ORBETA, INQUIRER PHOTO

Flood control probe to continue after ICI closure; Ombudsman, DOJ will pursue cases tied...

MANILA — Investigations into alleged multibillion-peso corruption involving government flood control projects will continue even after the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) ceases operations...
Government employees in Bacolod City join the nationwide initiative of the Department of Health to search and destroy mosquito breeding sites in this February photo. Anchored on the theme “Alas Kwatro Kontra Mosquito,” the anti-dengue campaign urges Filipinos to work together every 4 p.m. in identifying and destroying all mosquito breeding sites. NEGROS OCCIDENTAL PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE

UNITED CAMPAIGN | Doctors’ goal: Zero dengue deaths by year 2030

MANILA – Physicians reaffirmed their commitment to combat the disease and have no dengue-related deaths by 2030, as they also marked the first year...
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Palace defends PBBM absence as OFWs return from MidEast

MANILA — Malacañang on Monday defended the absence of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to personally welcome...
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Sara tops Bongbong in latest Pulse Asia approval survey

MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio garnered a significantly higher public approval rating than President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., according to the latest Pulse...
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PH gov’t to cooperate with US probe on forced-labor imports

BY ADRIAN STEWART CO MANILA – The Philippine government will cooperate with a United States investigation examining whether Manila and dozens of other trading partners...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva in Malacañan Palace on March 12, 2026. They discussed economic reforms aimed at sustaining the Philippines’ growth momentum and strengthening resilience. JOHN ANDREI GUTIERREZ, INQUIRER.NET TRAINEE

Marcos, IMF discuss reforms to sustain PH economic growth

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Malacañang to discuss economic reforms aimed...
Passengers board public utility vehicles at a designated stop along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is studying a provisional fare increase for all public transport services amid the rise in fuel prices due to the worsening conflict in the Middle East. PNA

FOR JEEPNEYS, BUSES, AIRPORT TAXIS, TNVS: LTFRB eyes provisional fare hike if MidEast crisis...

MANILA — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is studying a provisional fare increase for all public transport services amid the expected...
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio says she does not take the attacks against her personally, describing them as part of the realities of politics.INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA

VP Sara asks House to wait on impeachment response

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Sunday asked the House of Representatives to wait for her decision on whether she will formally respond...