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LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent launch of the Biyayang Bigas para sa Maynila (BBM) program signals a direct and immediate response to the mounting economic strain felt by many urban Filipinos. With 80,000 families set to receive rice assistance over six months, the initiative offers timely relief, particularly to transport workers, service employees, and low-income …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro The Department of Justice’s recent decision to prosecute a mother for selling her newborn child is being hailed as another triumph in the government’s campaign against criminality. On the surface, it is a clear victory: the law has spoken, justice has been served, and society can breathe a sigh of relief. Yet to stop at the press …

THE MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 hits the road on April 29 in Calatagan and no less than the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) has bestowed its recognition on the 14-stage race that features local and foreign teams. “The Philippine Sports Commission [PSC] supports the conduct of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 as an activity aligned with the …

The national government is rolling out a temporary fuel subsidy program to cushion public transport operators and commuters from the impact of surging oil prices, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announcing support of ₱10 per liter for public utility vehicles (PUVs). In a video message on Thursday, the President said the subsidy will run for up to three months and …

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Thursday night that no Filipinos were reported injured or killed following a massive wave of airstrikes that struck Beirut, even as casualties climbed sharply. Authorities said the bombardment has left around 300 people dead and about 1,200 others wounded, with hospitals in the Lebanese capital now operating at full capacity. Initial reports from …

A Senate inquiry may be launched if local fuel prices fail to mirror the recent drop in global oil costs, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian warned Thursday, raising concerns over possible inconsistencies in pump price adjustments. Gatchalian said regulators are closely tracking domestic price movements following reports that global crude prices have eased, stressing that any disconnect could trigger congressional action. “Kapag …

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will intensify monitoring of basic goods in markets and supermarkets nationwide, following a commitment from manufacturers to keep prices unchanged until April 30. The move supports the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to maintain price stability amid global uncertainties and rising oil costs. PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. …

A proposal in the Senate is pushing for temporary financial relief measures to help Filipinos cope with rising fuel costs, with Senator Mark Villar filing a resolution urging government lenders to ease repayment terms. Filed as Senate Resolution No. 366, the measure calls on state-run financial institutions—including the Social Security System, Pag-IBIG Fund, Land Bank of the Philippines, Development Bank …

Malacañang last week dismissed a surge of online rumors about the health of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., saying he remains focused on addressing the country’s energy crisis despite what officials described as a coordinated disinformation campaign. Dave Gomez, acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), said the agency’s Anti-Fake News Desk has detected a “sudden and coordinated surge” …

Around 15,000 overseas Filipino workers have reached out to the government for possible repatriation as tensions in the Middle East persist, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. In a statement released last week, the agency said assisting OFWs—especially those in distress or considered vulnerable—remains a top priority, with those who have completed documentary requirements already being processed and monitored …