March, 2026

• 16 March

  ArenaPlus reinforces support for golf community through Golden Tee Tournament

  

  ArenaPlus, the #1 PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook in the country, reinforced its commitment to supporting the Philippines sports, this time through the golf community, with its sponsorship of the 54th Golden Tee Tournament held at the Manila Golf and Country Club in Makati City. As part of its advocacy to help grow sports engagement across disciplines, ArenaPlus supported the event, one …

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• 16 March

  DITO Offers Free Calls to Help Filipinos Connect with Loved Ones in the Middle East

  

  MANILA, Philippines — March 9, 2026 — In response to the ongoing conflict affecting parts of the Middle East, DITO Telecommunity is offering free calls to help Overseas Filipinos and their families stay connected during this time of uncertainty. The initiative supports the Philippine government’s efforts to ensure Filipinos abroad and their loved ones back home remain connected and informed …

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• 16 March

  PUV drivers to get P5,000 aid

  

  Public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers who have been hit by soaring fuel prices amid tensions in the Middle East will soon receive financial assistance from the government after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered immediate intervention. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) confirmed that each affected driver will receive P5,000 in financial aid, with distribution set to begin …

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• 16 March

  Marcos to certify emergency powers bill as urgent

  

  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he would certify as urgent a proposed measure granting the government emergency powers to respond swiftly to possible spikes in global oil prices. Speaking at a press briefing in New York City during his three-day working visit, the President said the certification would be issued once lawmakers finalize their committee reports on the bill. “I …

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• 16 March

  Faster insurance claims for farmers

  

  Most insurance claims filed by farmers and fishers were processed and released within the standard 20-day period in 2025, according to the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC). PCIC President Jovy Bernabe said the state insurer has significantly improved the turnaround time for claims, with the majority now being settled within the required processing window. “In 2025, we’re computing at 80 …

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• 16 March

  Government eyes biofuel imports

  

  The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing the temporary importation of biofuels as part of efforts to cushion the impact of rising global oil prices triggered by supply uncertainties linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, speaking during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, clarified that the proposal does not involve altering the mandated blending ratio …

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• 16 March

  GSIS, San Miguel back livelihoods

  

  The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has partnered with San Miguel Foods (SMF) to create livelihood and entrepreneurship opportunities for government workers and their families as a way to help them cope with the rising cost of basic goods and services. GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo ‘Wick’ Veloso said the collaboration is designed to equip members, beneficiaries, and …

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• 16 March

  Sotto pushes oil reserve bill

  

  Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is urging the establishment of a national strategic petroleum reserve to safeguard the country’s energy security amid rising global tensions in the Middle East. Speaking during a media forum in Malate, Sotto warned that recent attacks and escalating hostilities in the region have disrupted key oil routes, straits, and refineries—developments that could soon push …

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• 16 March

  Jinggoy responds to plunder raps linked to flood control mess

  

  Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Thursday filed his counter-affidavit before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to a plunder complaint linked to allegedly anomalous flood control projects. Estrada did not issue a statement, but his lawyer Bianca Soriano confirmed to reporters that the counter-affidavit had been submitted in connection with the complaint filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) …

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• 16 March

  Frasco gets new role as communities dev’t adviser

  

  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed outgoing Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities, Malacañang announced last week. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the newly created role aims to strengthen the implementation of priority national programs at the local level, particularly as communities confront increasing climate-related threats. Castro explained that the appointment comes …

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