Busy week: PBBM drives energy, dev’t efforts amid Mideast conflict

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded a series of initiatives over the week to safeguard energy security and maintain momentum on crucial development programs amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The President’s activities reflected...

Unplugging in the online world: How to practice ‘digital media fasting’ this Holy Week

By Brian Campued With the solemn observance of Lent and the Holy Week, Filipino Catholics practice various traditions—from not eating meat every Friday or giving up indulgences such as alcohol to showing their devotions and repentance through acts like Visita Iglesia and...

PBBM urges Filipinos to ‘switch on habits’ for Earth

By Brian Campued President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to participate in the global observance of the 2026 Earth Hour this Saturday night, underscoring the event’s relevance in the current oil crisis brought by the conflict in the Middle East. In a...

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Proposed fuel price freeze under study —Palace

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency The government is studying the proposed price freeze on petroleum products amid concerns over the impact of the Middle East conflict on the country, Malacañang said on Friday. Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire...