
PISTON warns impact of fuel hikes on drivers
Soaring global oil prices are eroding the livelihoods of jeepney drivers and operators nationwide, transport group PISTON said Thursday, estimating that many…
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Soaring global oil prices are eroding the livelihoods of jeepney drivers and operators nationwide, transport group PISTON said Thursday, estimating that many…
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Major manufacturers under the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said a possible depreciation of the peso to P60 against the dollar is expected amid…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, facilitated the return of 70 overseas Filipino workers and their dependents from Qatar and…
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A business process outsourcing (BPO) workers’ organization is calling on employees in the sector to join an upcoming nationwide transport strike, warning that…
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The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth—and the broader economy—faces significant risk if the Middle East conflict persists throughout the year,…
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TEHRAN (AFP) — Iran vowed on Wednesday a “decisive” retaliation for the death of its security chief Ali Larijani, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel which…
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) — The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on Wednesday said hundreds of people were killed and wounded in this week’s Pakistani air strike…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deploy free shuttle services across Metro Manila on 19 March to assist commuters affected by a…
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Israel said it would halt UN children's fund shipments to Gaza from Egypt after it said it had foiled an attempt to smuggle tobacco and nicotine in…
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JERUSALEM (AFP) — Israel launched strikes on Tehran and Beirut Tuesday while attacks in Baghdad pulled Iraq further into the Middle East war that has rattled…
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Israel said Tuesday it killed Iran’s national security chief, Ali Larijani, in a strike as attacks hit Tehran, Beirut and Baghdad.
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The LTFRB said it remains in close coordination with PISTON but said it must balance relief for drivers with affordability for commuters.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it is prepared to ensure peace and order during the nationwide transport strike scheduled for 19 March.
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Hezbollah had recently expanded its activities in southern Lebanon.
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NorthPort, operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) under the leadership of chairman and CEO Enrique Razon, is making steady progress…
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Petroleum companies will implement another round of steep fuel price increases starting Tuesday, 17 March, to continue in a staggered manner until Monday, 23…
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The Kingdom of Bahrain has reminded Filipinos in the region of its strict enforcement of the personal privacy law, which penalizes unauthorized posting of…
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