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Manila Bulletin – Manila on blue alert ahead of Holy Week emergencies

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Published Mar 31, 2026 12:01 pm The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Office raised its Blue Alert status as part of preparations for Holy Week 2026, signaling heightened readiness across the capital for any emergency or unforeseen event during the religious observances. The alert, which was officially put in place last Saturday, March 28, … Read more

Manila Bulletin – PNP extends assistance to ensure stable price of basic goods

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Published Mar 30, 2026 03:52 pm The Philippine National Police (PNP) is working closely with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and local government units (LGUs) in preventing unauthorized price increase in basic goods especially this Holy Week. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said the move is intended to ensure consumer protection … Read more

LTFRB steps up safety checks ahead of Holy Week exodus

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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has begun intensified inspections of buses and public utility vehicles (PUVs) nationwide in preparation for the Holy Week travel surge. On Sunday, LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II ordered all regional directors to implement a nationwide roadworthiness inspection protocol. According to Mendoza, coordination with local … Read more

DSWD eyes second round of financial aid for public transport drivers

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MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday said it was considering another round of financial aid if fuel price increases continue.. In a press conference in Manila, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the P5,000 in cash assistance currently being distributed to different transport groups under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis … Read more

Manila Bulletin – When global conflicts hit home: Oil prices, the Philippine economy, and the role of microfinance

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FROM THE MARGINS The war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States may feel distant to many Filipinos, but its consequences are already being felt in the most ordinary of places: jeepney stops, sari-sari stores, public markets, and households. Our institutions and employees are also affected. To ensure continuous service to clients, we have adopted … Read more

Manila Bulletin – Aquino backs declaration of state of national emergency to curb price hikes

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Published Mar 22, 2026 02:19 pm Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV has expressed his support for a declaration of a state of national emergency to help curb the increasing prices of basic commodities. Aquino noted that the country is already at crisis level due to the sharp increase in oil costs amid the Middle East conflict. … Read more

Over 100,000 cases of TB recorded in NCR, says Health dept

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MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) reported a total of 101,807 cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the National Capital Region, stressing the need to intensify the agency’s campaign for early detection. In a statement on Saturday, the DOH-MMCHD said the number showed the importance of early detection through screening, … Read more

Marcos orders release of P21.47B to shield Filipinos from fuel price surge, sustain infrastructure projects

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release P21.47 billion to sustain infrastructure projects, protect jobs, and cushion Filipinos from the impact of global shocks triggered by the war in the Middle East. In a statement on Thursday, Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said the DBM fast-tracked … Read more