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LTFRB Cuts TNC Commissions to Ease Driver Burden
3 min
politics

LTFRB Cuts TNC Commissions to Ease Driver Burden

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board lauds Grab and other transport network companies for reducing platform fees, providing direct relief to drivers facing high oil costs.

GMA News Online / News / Nation Apr 20
Japan's 'Cruelly Hot' Warning Holds Lessons for Philippines as Heat Index Soars
3 min
weather

Japan's 'Cruelly Hot' Warning Holds Lessons for Philippines as Heat Index Soars

New Japanese meteorological term for 40°C+ days underscores global warming trend directly impacting Filipino workers, health, and agriculture.

GMA News Online / Weather Apr 19
PNP Arrests Two Suspects for Oil Pilferage in Agusan del Norte
3 min
local

PNP Arrests Two Suspects for Oil Pilferage in Agusan del Norte

The arrests highlight the ongoing national effort to combat fuel theft, a crime that directly impacts energy security and consumer prices in the Philippines.

GMA News Online / News / Regions Apr 19
Philippines Monitors Strait of Hormuz Attacks, Thousands of Filipino Seafarers at Risk
3 min
world

Philippines Monitors Strait of Hormuz Attacks, Thousands of Filipino Seafarers at Risk

India's diplomatic protest over attacks on oil tankers raises alarm for Manila as over 50,000 Filipino mariners transit critical Middle Eastern chokepoint.

GMA News Online / News / World Apr 19
Philippines' eGovPH App Restored After Downtime, DICT Rules Out Security Breach
3 min
technology

Philippines' eGovPH App Restored After Downtime, DICT Rules Out Security Breach

Government's digital services platform returns following two-day disruption attributed to user surge, not cyberattack.

GMA News Online / SciTech / Technology, Gadgets and Gaming Apr 19
Ginebra's Third Straight PBA Win Highlights Team's Resilience for Filipino Fans
3 min
sports

Ginebra's Third Straight PBA Win Highlights Team's Resilience for Filipino Fans

Barangay Ginebra survives late-game scoring drought to defeat Terrafirma 111-103, maintaining momentum in the PBA Governors' Cup.

GMA News Online / Sports Apr 19
PAGASA Forecasts Fair Weather Across Philippines, Warns of Isolated Thunderstorms
3 min
weather

PAGASA Forecasts Fair Weather Across Philippines, Warns of Isolated Thunderstorms

Metro Manila records 27°C with sunny skies as most regions experience generally fair conditions, though localized rains remain possible.

GMA News Online / Weather Apr 19
Philippines Considers VAT Reduction as Lawmakers Debate Economic Relief Measures
3 min
business

Philippines Considers VAT Reduction as Lawmakers Debate Economic Relief Measures

Proposed cut from 12% to 10% aims to ease inflation burden, but economists warn higher-income households may benefit more.

GMA News Online / Money Apr 19
Philippine Authorities Capture Two Tajik Nationals in Marawi Counterterrorism Operation
3 min
local

Philippine Authorities Capture Two Tajik Nationals in Marawi Counterterrorism Operation

Joint police-military operation in Lanao del Sur highlights ongoing vigilance against foreign terrorist fighters in the Philippines.

GMA News Online / News / Regions Apr 19
Philippine Authorities Await Confirmation on Former Samar Rep. Zaldy Co's Reported Arrest in Czech Republic
3 min
politics

Philippine Authorities Await Confirmation on Former Samar Rep. Zaldy Co's Reported Arrest in Czech Republic

Czech Justice Ministry says it has 'no information yet' but is in contact with police, while three Philippine government agencies also await official details.

GMA News Online / News / Nation Apr 19
Pope Leo's Anti-Corruption Message in Angola Resonates with Filipino Advocates
3 min
world

Pope Leo's Anti-Corruption Message in Angola Resonates with Filipino Advocates

Pontiff's condemnation of 'despots' who exploit resources and break promises draws parallels to Philippine governance challenges.

GMA News Online / News / World Apr 19
Philippines' DOST Backs Portable Device to Detect Heavy Metals in Local Crops
3 min
technology

Philippines' DOST Backs Portable Device to Detect Heavy Metals in Local Crops

New rapid diagnostic method aims to safeguard Filipino food supply and exports from contamination, addressing recent FDA warnings.

GMA News Online / SciTech / Technology, Gadgets and Gaming Apr 19
Steve Kerr's Coaching Future Could Impact Filipino NBA Fans, Warriors' Philippine Market
3 min
sports

Steve Kerr's Coaching Future Could Impact Filipino NBA Fans, Warriors' Philippine Market

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will decide his future in 1-2 weeks, a move watched closely by the team's massive Filipino fanbase and its implications for the NBA's Philippine engagement.

GMA News Online / Sports Apr 19
Philippines' DTI Considers Sardine Price Hike Amid Surging Fuel Costs
3 min
business

Philippines' DTI Considers Sardine Price Hike Amid Surging Fuel Costs

Government in talks with manufacturers as production costs rise, threatening staple food affordability for millions of Filipino households.

GMA News Online / Money Apr 19
Ombudsman, Trillanes to Testify as VP Duterte Impeachment Hearings Intensify in Manila
3 min
politics

Ombudsman, Trillanes to Testify as VP Duterte Impeachment Hearings Intensify in Manila

Key witnesses are set for a second House Justice Committee hearing, with the process potentially leading to a historic Senate trial.

GMA News Online / News / Nation Apr 19
PAGASA Forecasts Isolated Rains, Thunderstorms Across Philippines as Habagat Persists
3 min
weather

PAGASA Forecasts Isolated Rains, Thunderstorms Across Philippines as Habagat Persists

Metro Manila and western regions brace for continued monsoon showers, raising flood and landslide concerns nationwide.

GMA News Online / Weather Apr 18
Philippines: Owner Denies LPG Blast Site in Dasmariñas Was a Refilling Station
3 min
local

Philippines: Owner Denies LPG Blast Site in Dasmariñas Was a Refilling Station

Two killed in Cavite explosion as authorities investigate illegal storage and safety lapses in residential area.

GMA News Online / News / Regions Apr 18
Myanmar's Political Amnesty Raises Questions for Philippines' Regional Diplomacy
3 min
world

Myanmar's Political Amnesty Raises Questions for Philippines' Regional Diplomacy

Reduction of Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence by military-aligned government complicates ASEAN's Myanmar policy, where Manila holds a key role.

GMA News Online / News / World Apr 18
AI Fortune-Telling Trend in South Korea Sparks Debate Among Filipino Tech and Faith Communities
3 min
technology

AI Fortune-Telling Trend in South Korea Sparks Debate Among Filipino Tech and Faith Communities

As Seoul embraces AI-powered 'shamans', Filipino tech entrepreneurs and religious leaders examine potential cultural and economic implications for the Philippines.

GMA News Online / SciTech / Technology, Gadgets and Gaming Apr 18
Filipino Teen 'Starboy' AJ Manas Eyes World Title, Bolsters Philippine Pool Dynasty
3 min
sports

Filipino Teen 'Starboy' AJ Manas Eyes World Title, Bolsters Philippine Pool Dynasty

The 19-year-old prodigy's recent MVP win at the Reyes Cup and rising global profile signal a new era for Philippine billiards.

GMA News Online / Sports Apr 18