Why are fuel prices in the Philippines notably higher than those of its Southeast Asian neighbors? In a press conference held by the Department of Energy on March 24, Secretary Sharon Garin gave several reasons, including the lack of oil sources within the country. “Wala tayong mga indigenous source. We don’t have oil in this … Read more
Our recent sojourn of 36 hours was long and laborious—but definitely worth it. From Manila to São Paulo in Brazil, onward to Buenos Aires in Argentina, Santiago in Chile, and finally to Antarctica—we traversed continents and oceans to arrive at the coldest, driest, most windswept, and largest desert on Earth. From the very beginning, we … Read more
The Philippine Book Festival is returning this March for its third edition. The upcoming event, which will highlight Filipino authors and their works, will run from March 12 to 15 at the Megatrade Hall at SM Megamall. It will again serve as a space where readers, writers, illustrators, publishers, students, and literary enthusiasts can explore … Read more
Boracay is once again considered one of the best in the world! American travel review website TripAdvisor ranked the Aklan island’s white beach as sixth among its Best of the Best Beaches list in Asia for the year 2026. “Boracay’s most popular beach draws a crowd for good reasons: soft white sand, turquoise waters, and … Read more
Marrakech-based Bacha Coffee is set to open its first Philippine store in Makati. The mall shared a reel showing Bacha Coffee’s kiosk to open at Greenbelt 3. “Discover coffee, exquisitely crafted. Bacha Coffee opens soon at Greenbelt 3,” it captioned the post. Founded in Marrakech in 1910, Bacha Coffee started at the… Source … Read more
Summer may be nearing its end, but it’s not too late to plan that much-needed escape. It’s a good time to book that flight as Cebu Pacific is offering as low as P299 one-way base fares until May 31. This promo slashes prices on tickets from Cebu to Bacolod, General Santos, Ozamis, and Puerto Princesa. … Read more
Since Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest by the International Criminal Court over his alleged crimes against humanity, the pro-Duterte camp has been scrambling to garner support for the former President. Several posts have gone viral the past few days bearing fabricated quotes from fictional lawyers, all coming to the former President’s defense. Some fake quotes shared in … Read more
Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse. Tony Meloto, the founder of the non-government organization Gawad Kalinga, is facing complaints of acts of lasciviousness and sexual harassment from two individuals. The complainants, who were recipients of GK’s youth programs like School for Experiential and Entrepreneurial Development in Bulacan in 2015 and 2016, filed … Read more
Itching to get your travel on? Now’s your chance to book that flight as Cebu Pacific is slashing prices on trips to local and international destinations. From Feb. 15 to 28, you can score one-way base fare (exclusive of fees and surcharge) for as low as P699. Through this seat sale, you can get tickets … Read more
Attention, motorists: Some portions of Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City will be closed off to vehicles as construction of the Tandang Sora Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) begins. The road closure begins on Jan. 12 and is expected to last until 2028. “The Tandang Sora Station Box will be constructed beneath Mindanao … Read more