March, 2025

• 23 March

  Carla Abellana still mourns grandma’s death

  

  Even after veteran actress Delia Razon’s cremains were being alternately passed on to her respective children’s safekeeping until they are deposited in a columbarium, Carla Abellana still mourns her passing. As one of the granddaughters of Delia, Carla said in an interview that she won’t forget the kindness and generosity of her grandma. “I will miss her. Her laughter was …

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• 23 March

  Kris Aquino bares thoughts on breakup with bf-doctor: “Sanay akong mabigo”

  

  The romance between Queen of All Media Kris Aquino and her doctor she only named Dr. M is over. Kris finally spilled the beans about the cause of their breakup.      “During this time of uncertainty, i am ready to share MY PAINFUL TRUTH.Time has passed: DR. M did not love me. He chose to leave when my autoimmune conditions …

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• 23 March

  PCG receives PRC vessel

  

  The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received resources to augment its assets in protecting the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and bolster its search and rescue missions during calamities. Joining First Lady and Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Vice Admiral Liza Araneta Marcos was Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon who witnessed Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon turn over the PRC M/V …

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• 23 March

  Phl 4th happiest SEA country

  

  The Philippines slipped to 57th place out of 147 countries in the latest World Happiness Report (WHR), despite showing improvement in its overall happiness score. The country’s level of happiness rose to 6.107 out of 10 from 6.048 previously. The level of happiness is based on the self-assessed life evaluations averaged for the 2022-2024 period. Last year’s report showed the Philippines ranked 53rd out of 143 …

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• 23 March

  DOTr prepares free rides during transport strike

  

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that it will meet with public transportation group Manibela following the latter’s announcement of a three-day transport strike.  Manibela is protesting the allegedly inaccurate numbers that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has presented to the public and the president. LTFRB claimed that 86% of public utility vehicles (PUV) have been consolidated …

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• 23 March

  More Cordillera villages see gains from tourism

  

  La Diyang Haven in Tuba, Benguet used to be a stand-alone eco-tourism destination that had been collaborating with nearby attractions for a holistic tourism experience.   But thanks to a search spearheaded by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera, more villages have become destinations, drawing visitors who want to experience tranquility from nature. “We offer loop tourism service so that there will be …

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• 23 March

  DOTr Sec sacks MRT-3 GM after string of mishaps

  

  Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the dismissal of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) General Manager Oscar Bongon following a string of mishaps, which he said demands a swift response. Dizon confirmed the removal of Bongon, as he asserted that the agency now mandates immediate action from its employees. “Tingin ko lang po talaga ay kailangan …

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• 23 March

  Students develop video game on jeepney drivers’ daily trips

  

  A group of young developers has created a 3D video game that explores the impact of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) on jeepney drivers and their families. Developed by Iyanla Bagasan, Eriond De Jesus, Marcus Florentino, MJ Lenomta, and Charlotte Timbreza under the mentorship of thesis adviser Ian Christian Sevilla, the game titled Para Po! provides an …

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• 21 March

  A Senate hearing that obscures, not clarifies, the issue of Duterte’s arrest

  

  The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led by presidential sister Imee Marcos, convened a public inquiry that, rather than shedding light on the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, only served to further obfuscate the matter. With a loud and forceful presence, Imee Marcos seemed more interested in grandstanding than in addressing the serious charges facing her brother. The hearing became …

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• 20 March

  Masungi Georeserve is the litmus test on Marcos’ environmental commitment

  

  By Rose de la Cruz The Masungi Georeserve in Rizal will be the Marcos administration’s litmus test on its commitment to either environmental conservation and preservation or its hunger for foreign investments regardless of possible destruction to the environment. If it upholds the eviction of the foundation that has been reforesting and conserving the the Sierra Madre Mountain ranges,, often …

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