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15 March

A nation of waiters

The Philippine Constitution of 1987 contains a provision the directs the Legislative Department to pass an anti-political dynasty measure. Article !!, Section 26 provides: The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service, and prohibit political dynasties as may be provided by law. After nearly four decades of existence, the Philippine Congress had not yet passed the measure mandated …

15 March

Shocks of Mideast missiles reach PHL petro stations

While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. travelled to New York to lobby the United Nations for a non-permanent seat at the powerful United Nations Security Council, events at home paint a troubling portrait of a nation slowly but clearly spiraling out of control. In the Philippine Senate, public attention is consumed by a political feud between Panfilo Lacson and Rodante Marcoleta, trading accusations about campaign donations and political ethics. Such spectacles …

15 March

Oil Deregulation: A Law That Serves Whom?

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro The Philippine Oil Deregulation Law, enacted in 1998, was supposed to usher in competition and efficiency. Instead, it has become a straitjacket for government response to fuel price spikes. Lawmakers themselves now admit that deregulation complicates intervention, yet they stop short of repealing it. This raises a fundamental question: if Congress cannot act to ease the burden …

15 March

Pay the Honest, Protect DPWH Regional and District Engineers

LOVE FOR ALLBy: Virginia Rodriguez Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon made the assurance that legitimate infrastructure projects will be paid despite the ongoing flood-control controversy which is a welcome signal to the construction sector. The move was made following the directive of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the government wants to make it clear: while corruption will be hunted down, honest work …

15 March

PHL households, firms brace for hard times

The war in West Asia has just entered its 3rd week with no signs of abatement. The conflict has been punishing all Filipinos—rich, poor and the middle class—from the wealthy government officials, businessmen, traders, professionals, to the masses of farmers, fisherfolk and ordinary workers. Nothing has prepared the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. government and the local business community for this economic …

15 March

PBBM, IMF chief tackle economic reforms

ONGOING REFORMS. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets with International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Thursday (March 12, 2026). During the meeting, Marcos and Georgieva discussed reforms aimed at sustaining the Philippines’ economic growth trajectory. (Photo from PBBM Facebook) The Philippines remains committed to pursuing reforms and sound economic policies to ensure stability …

15 March

Unemployment up 5.8% in January

More Filipinos of working age were jobless last January, authorities have confirmed. In a press conference Friday, Deputy National Statistician Divina Gracia del Prado said the unemployment rate stood at 5.8 percent in January, up from 4.4 percent in December 2025 and 4.3 percent in January last year. In numerical terms, this means the number of jobless Filipinos increased to …

15 March

San Miguel opens museum at oldest brewery

A museum dedicated to one of the Philippines’ most iconic and enduring brands, highlighting over 135 years of history and brewing tradition, and paying tribute to generations of employees, has opened at the country’s oldest surviving brewery in Polo, Valenzuela City. San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and COO John Paul L. Ang and San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMBI) President and …

15 March

TikTok video contest stresses value of education

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) is calling on all creative Filipinos to join its newest digital initiative, a TikTok video competition aimed at highlighting the organization’s long-standing commitment to education through its “Operation Barrio Schools” project. FFCCCII President Victor Lim announced the launch of the competition, which is open to the general public. The contest invites …

15 March

What’s with “The Silent Noise?”

Prime Video and ABS-CBN Studios successfully hosted the Blue Carpet Celebrity Premiere and Grand Media Conference of “The Silent Noise” on March 10 at Gateway Mall 2, Cinema 11. The screening marked the highly anticipated unveiling of the series’ pilot episode, followed by an engaging media conference with the cast and creators. The Blue Carpet rolled out in style, featuring …

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