March, 2026

• 8 March

  Jerrick Ahanmisi, brightest among the star

  

  Jerrick Ahanmisi was the brightest among the stars Friday. The Terrafirma sniper carved his name in the annals of the PBA All Stars by reigning supreme in the Pocari Sweat Three-Point Shootout and the ArenaPlus Obstacle Challenge-Guard Edition Skills Events. Ahanmisi started his historic day in the kickoff of court action in the Season 50 PBA All Star Weekend backed …

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• 8 March

  Lorenzo: Outstanding ERJHS alumni lead by example

  

  THE E. Rodriguez Jr. High School can always take pride in having produced outstanding alumni who have not only excelled with their professional achievements but in putting service to God and the people as their top priorities. This as stressed by NCAA Management Committee official and Emilio Aguinaldo College vice president Dr. Lorenzo Lorenzo in his acceptance speech during the …

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• 8 March

  PBA All Star Weekend kicks off with various fan-interaction activities

  

  CANDON CITY – Before hitting the court for the main events, the PBA ArenaPlus All-Star Weekend participants enthusiastically participated in worthwhile and fan-interaction activities. Early Friday, the players trooped to the Candon Eco-Tourism Park in Barangay Palacapac to join Mayor Eric Singson and PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial in a tree-planting activity. The All Stars led by Barangay Ginebra’s Japeth Aguilar, …

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• 8 March

  PSC boosts Philippine Taekwondo

  

  The Philippine Sports Commission this time has extended its helping hand to the Philippine Taekwondo Association in the construction of a brand new training center inside the historic Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. PSC chairman Patrtick Gregorio led the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Taekwondo Center which will rise on the site of the old PSC Bowling Center and could house …

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• 8 March

  BTr, IMF bolster partnership on fiscal reforms

  

  Officials from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met Wednesday to reaffirm their partnership and boost coordination on key reform priorities, the BTr said Thursday. “Discussions centered on public financial management reforms and opportunities to deepen technical cooperation in areas such as treasury management,” the agency said. National Treasurer Sharon Almanza and Deputy Treasurer …

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• 8 March

  JICA lends P8.2-B for MRT-3 rehabilitation

  

  The Department of Finance (DOF) has secured funding for the rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) through a ₱8.2 billion loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the agency said. The third tranche of the financing agreement will be used to restore the train system to its original condition, improve performance, and prepare for future expansion …

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• 8 March

  Cash withdrawal EDD threshold raised to ₱1 million

  

  The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has raised the cash withdrawal threshold triggering enhanced due diligence (EDD) to ₱1 million from ₱500,000. Under Circular 1230, issued February 27, depositors may withdraw up to ₱1 million without EDD. Transactions exceeding that amount require proof of legitimacy, the central bank said in a statement last week. “The increase follows consultations with banks …

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• 8 March

  WB $4.13-M grant to boost jobs, reduce poverty in Phl

  

  The World Bank has approved three new grants totaling USD4.13 million this year to support job creation and poverty reduction in the Philippines, the Department of Finance (DOF) said recently. Grants, provided at no cost to the government, fully fund critical preparatory work while preserving fiscal space for priority projects. Finance Secretary Frederick Go facilitated swift government clearances for the …

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• 7 March

  ORAS NG HIMALA Celebrates 33rd Living Like Jesus Anniversary with “Christ’s Power in Action”

  

  Quezon City, Philippines – This March 2026, Jesus Is Our Shield Worldwide Ministries(JIOSWM) marks a historic milestone as its flagship mass media program and global crusade, ORAS NG HIMALA, celebrates its 33rd Living Like Jesus Anniversary under the inspiring theme, “Christ’s Power in Action.” For over three decades, ORAS NG HIMALA has served as a beacon of faith, hope, and transformation—reaching lives across …

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• 7 March

  SMDC Redefines How Real Estate Brands Engage Through Good Life Sessions

  

  Blending live music, cultural relevance, and sales momentum in one platform In real estate, engagement has traditionally meant brochures, model units, and formal briefings.SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is choosing a different approach. Through Good Life Sessions, SMDC has introduced a recurring live event platform that merges headline performances with strategic brand alignment, elevating what would normally be a routine sales …

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