Vice President Sara Duterte retained majority approval and trust ratings in Pulse Asia’s September 2026 survey, despite slight declines. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received 30% approval and 29% trust, with more respondents disapproving of and distrusting him. Read more »
A sleeping woman in the Laguna skyline, gifts from a generous spirit and a warning against greed. Here’s the legend of Mariang Makiling, the mountain she calls home and why its protection matters today. Read more »
The Philippine Competition Commission fined six firms and their officers P1.76 billion over an illegal onion market allocation scheme, its largest penalty to date. Read more »
Vice President Sara Duterte questioned whether the proposed 2027 national budget is being used to pressure senator-judges in her impeachment trial. Senate leaders and Malacañang rejected the allegation, saying there is no basis to link budget deliberations to the trial. Read more »
The Philippine peso fell to a record intraday low of ?63.15 per US dollar on October 15, amid oil price concerns, US inflation, and domestic economic pressures. Read more »
The comedy podcast "Machong Chismisan" has lost its network after hosts made hurtful remarks about Josh Aquino, the eldest son of Kris Aquino, who is on the autism spectrum. Read more »
