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3+ week, 3+ day ago  (206+ words) March 9, 2026, 7:38 pm MANILA " Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has warned public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers overcharging customers that they would face possible administrative penalties and criminal charges. In a statement on Monday, Lopez warned that taking advantage of passengers -- both…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (375+ words) March 9, 2026, 8:02 pm MANILA " The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued show-cause orders against 55 gas stations over reports of excessive fuel price hikes, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said Monday, assuring the public that the government is acting to protect consumers. "We…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (608+ words) March 9, 2026, 4:17 pm MANILA " The Philippine government has assisted 90 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including some dependents, who returned to the country amid escalating conflict in the Middle Eastern region, as the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured that more will arrive…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (313+ words) March 9, 2026, 7:30 pm DUMAGUETE CITY " Shipping companies plying the Negros Oriental route have announced changes to sea travel schedules and rate adjustments for passengers and cargo due to the Middle East conflict. Dante Uymatiao, proprietor of Maayo Shipping Lines, Inc., told…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (353+ words) March 9, 2026, 3:58 pm MANILA " The government of Japan has turned over 13 generators with trailers to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to help enhance the country's maritime law enforcement capabilities. In a news release on Monday, the Japanese Embassy said the equipment…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (221+ words) By Teofilo Garcia, Jr. March 9, 2026, 6:56 pm ZAMBOANGA CITY " The city government donated four brand-new fire trucks, valued at PHP-40 million, to the Bureau of Fire Protection on Monday, boosting the firefighting capability of the Zamboanga City Fire District (ZCFD). Mayor…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (254+ words) March 9, 2026, 4:50 pm MANILA " Hopes are high that the Philippines will advance to the playoff stage of the ongoing Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup in Australia. Australian Mark Torcaso, the head coach of the Philippine team, has remained optimistic…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (238+ words) March 9, 2026, 12:47 pm MANILA " The Philippine Navy's (PN) deployment of its most modern guided missile frigate, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-7), to this year's iteration of the Multilateral Naval Exercise "Kakadu" in Australia showcased the growing defense ties of the two…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (287+ words) March 8, 2026, 8:09 pm MANILA " The Philippine national women's team delivered an impressive 2-0 win over Iran in its final group stage match Sunday at the 2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup at Robina Stadium in Gold Coast, Australia. Goals from Sara…...