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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said that food companies, processors, and retailers have agreed to freeze the prices of their products for up to two months to help mitigate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on basic commodities. In a short media statement after doing an inspection at

CONSOLACION, Cebu — BTS member RM will have limited on-stage participation during their upcoming live comeback performance after sustaining an ankle injury, his agency BigHit Music announced. “As advised by medical professionals, we have decided to limit RM’s on-stage performance, including choreography,” BigHit Music said. In a statement released on March 20, the agency said

SEOUL, South Korea — K-pop megastars BTS released a new album Friday billed as reflecting the maturing boy band’s Korean roots and identity, as buzz built ahead of their open-air comeback concert in the heart of Seoul. The Saturday night gig, which is expected to draw around 260,000 people, will be BTS’s first after a

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it is aiming for zero crime this upcoming Holy Week through closer coordination with barangay officials. According to PNP chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., police commanders have been directed to work closely with barangay personnel to ensure the full implementation of peace and

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Friday that a two-month toll discount will be given to public utility vehicles (PUVs), public utility buses (PUBs) and vehicles involved in freight services in major tollways starting Monday, March 23. In a statement, the DOTr said the development aims to “alleviate the effects of soaring gas

Sen. Loren Legarda had this statement about tax reform Senator Loren Legarda stressed that tax reforms should bring relief to Filipino families while ensuring accountability in government spending. Talks about taxes and tax reforms have existed in society since time immemorial. Just recently, with the war in the Middle East and the oil price hike. ... Read more

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Thailand’s State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is advancing plans for the Red Line Salaya–Nakhon Pathom extension, a proposed 25.3-kilometre route with a target opening year of 2033. SRT is also moving ahead with two Red Line extensions scheduled to begin construction in 2026, with contract signings planned for March and June 2026. The projects include …

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipinos have always had a knack for finding ways to make ends meet, such as getting a sideline job, working longer hours, selling stuff online, or earning income by playing online games like Roblox. What started as a game for kids is now getting bigger. Roblox is a popular online platform

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday allayed fears of a possible uptick in robbery and theft linked to rising fuel prices, saying it is prepared to maintain peace and order under any scenario. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the current economic situation is unlikely to trigger a spike in

LUCENA CITY — Police seized over P1.3 million worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) from two alleged “high-value” traffickers in a buy-bust operation in Tanauan City, Batangas province, on Thursday. The Police Regional Office 4A reported on Friday that anti-illegal drugs operatives arrested the suspects, identified only as “Richard” and “Arvin,” around 2:50 p.m. after they