MANILA, Philippines – Deployment to vessels sailing in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz might be declined by Filipino seafarers, said Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac. Following the decision of the Warlike Operations Area Committee (WOAC) of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) chief

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are the headlines and news you don’t want to miss for Monday, March 9, 2026.  Ferry lines in Visayas to increase ticket prices With the war in the Middle East entering its second week and triggering a rise in business operational costs, several shipping companies in the region will increase

MANILA, Philippines — All courts nationwide, except the Sandiganbayan and the Court of Tax Appeals, will implement a four-day on-site work schedule and one day of work-from-home (WFH) starting today, March 9. This followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive adopting a four-day workweek for the executive branch offices to reduce fuel consumption. Local governments nationwide

MANILA, Philippines — As the world marked International Women’s Day on Sunday, Laguna Rep. Ann Matibag called on the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) to investigate lawyer Ferdinand Topacio’s recent “degrading remarks” against her fellow female lawmaker. Topacio, in his radio program, said he “desired” Gabriela Rep. Sarah Elago, after the lawmaker defended actress

MANILA, Philippines — Kirk James Gonzales, a food delivery and motorcycle taxi rider, recalled a time when he was flagged down and issued a ticket by a traffic enforcer for failing to follow a traffic sign. He noted that some road signs are not visible to motorcycle riders like him because of their placement or