[2026-03-12 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House okays Presidential Merit Scholarship Program bill

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading House Bill 8477 which aimed to establish the Presidential Merit Scholarship Program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/national/house-okays-presidential-merit-scholarship-program-bill/2298709

[2026-03-12 18:16 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 6,000 Filipino sailors stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure: ‘bored and a little scared’

Snippet: Iranian strikes have effectively shut off the strait, which carries 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas supplies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346330/6000-filipino-sailors-stranded-strait-hormuz-closure-bored-and-little-scared

[2026-03-12 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: P143 million shabu seized in Quezon City buy bust

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—About 21 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P142,800,000 were seized during a buy-bust operation on March 11 in Quezon City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/p143-million-shabu-seized-in-quezon-city-buy-bust/2298536

[2026-03-12 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [DECODED] As Duterte faces ICC, supporters discredit drug war victims in coordinated Facebook posts

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/decoded-duterte-supporters-discredit-drug-war-victims-facebook-icc-hearings/

[2026-03-12 18:01 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Inside job: A Rappler exclusive investigation on the spies among us

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/inside-job-exclusive-investigation-government-filipino-spies-chinese-operation/

[2026-03-12 17:54 UTC+10:00] [Bahrain] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines’ Marcos ‘angry’ over ‘mistreatment’ of Bahrain-based OFWs by official

Snippet: A video shows the official shooing away Filipino workers seeking financial help outside the Philippine embassy in Bahrain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3346328/philippines-marcos-angry-over-mistreatment-bahrain-based-ofws-official

[2026-03-12 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Asean countries set to hold special meeting over Middle East situation

Snippet: Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, a Philippine foreign ministry official said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/asean-countries-set-hold-special-meeting-over-middle-east-situation

[2026-03-12 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian: Nearly 5M learners to benefit from School-Based Feeding Program

Snippet: NEARLY five million Filipino learners are set to benefit from the government’s expanded School-Based Feeding Program or SBFP this year, Sen. Win Gatchalian said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/tmt-newswire/gatchalian-nearly-5mlearners-to-benefit-from-school-based-feeding-program/2298459

[2026-03-12 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Galon-Entera rules Kosmas Pickle Fest Novice play

Snippet: CEBU CITY, Philippines – Berdhel Galon and Jammy Jueza-Entera combined sharp court awareness and steady net play to outduel Bless Maiso and Gail Bercede, 15-11, and headline the gold medal winners in the Novice division of the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 Adult Categories at the Net and Paddle courts here Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/sports/galon-entera-rules-kosmas-pickle-fest-novice-play/2298444

[2026-03-12 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ramos shifts focus to grueling IRONMAN 70.3 Davao test

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Joshua Ramos eyes another podium finish as he steps up to the tougher challenge of the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao set to unwrap on March 22 in Davao City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/sports/ramos-shifts-focus-to-grueling-ironman-703-davao-test/2298440

[2026-03-12 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bugna returns, eyes sweep in Gov. Jubahib netfest

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna returns to the court and immediately takes center stage as she headlines the Gov. Edwin Jubahib National Juniors Tennis Championships at the DavNor Sports Tourism Sports Complex in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/sports/bugna-returns-eyes-sweep-in-gov-jubahib-netfest/2298437

[2026-03-12 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: ICC hasn't declared Duterte 'not guilty' in drug war case

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/icc-no-declaration-duterte-not-guilty-drug-war-case/

[2026-03-12 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Cebu’s NUSTAR Skydeck

Snippet: Cebu’s newest attraction, the NUSTAR Skydeck, lets visitors see the city from 123.2 meters above on the 27th floor of the NUSTAR Hotel in Cebu City. Its semi-circular glass walkway stretches over the city, giving clear views of the Mactan Channel and the country's tallest and longest CCLEX bridge. The Skydeck is open from 11 a.m.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/videos/watch-cebus-nustar-skydeck/2298434

[2026-03-12 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: More Filipinos flee conflict, arrive in Manila

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced that several Filipinos from Qatar, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates have returned to the country amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/more-filipinos-flee-conflict-arrive-in-manila/2298431

[2026-03-12 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Kaufman hasn’t ‘won’ Duterte’s ICC case; judges’ deliberations ongoing

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/nicholas-kaufman-not-won-duterte-icc-case-judges-deliberations-ongoing/

[2026-03-12 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: P-pop groups BINI, SB19 make history with Weverse debut

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — P-pop sensations BINI and SB19 will soon connect with their global fanbases through Weverse, the international fandom platform known for hosting major music acts such as BTS and Blackpink, as they officially become the first Filipino artists to join the platform.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/p-pop-groups-bini-sb19-make-history-with-weverse-debut/2298424

[2026-03-12 14:12 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: COA flags another overpriced Davao road project, seeks Ombudsman probe

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/coa-overpriced-davao-road-project-ombudsman-probe/

[2026-03-12 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOLE expands access to livelihood and emergency employment

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—More vulnerable Filipino workers are expected to gain access to livelihood support, skills training, and emergency jobs after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) updated the guidelines for its Kabuhayan and Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (Tupad) programs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/dole-expands-access-to-livelihood-and-emergency-employment/2298414

[2026-03-12 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Higher pass-through charges trigger increase in March power rates

Snippet: THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced today an upward adjustment of P0.6427 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in electricity rates this March, bringing the overall rate for a typical household to P13.8161 per kWh this month from P13.1734 per kWh in February.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/tmt-newswire/higher-pass-through-charges-trigger-increase-in-march-power-rates/2298389

[2026-03-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tree kills rider in Muntinlupa

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle rider died after a large tree along the national road in Putatan village, Muntinlupa City fell, hitting several vehicles and disrupting traffic near the city hall late Wednesday night.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/national/tree-kills-rider-in-muntinlupa/2298381

[2026-03-12 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Surigao del Sur

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook the province of Surigao del Sur on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/magnitude-50-earthquake-rocks-surigao-del-sur/2298378

[2026-03-12 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Weak’ amihan continues to prevail over Luzon, Visayas

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The northeast monsoon or amihan prevails in Luzon including Metro Manila and the Visayas but the cool and dry winds it brings were no longer that strong, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/weak-amihan-continues-to-prevail-over-luzon-visayas/2298387

[2026-03-12 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos back in PH after working visit to US

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned to Manila late Wednesday night from what he described as a "very productive" working visit to the United States. The plane carrying Marcos, first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and the rest of the Philippine delegation landed at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City at 11:29 p.m.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/marcos-back-in-ph-after-working-visit-to-us/2298377

[2026-03-12 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Security Council bid nothing more than reputation-polishing

Snippet: DURING his visit to the United Nations in New York this week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a strong pitch for the Philippines to be elected to a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council. While we support the Philippines’ bid and recognize that it will be a bit of a boost to the country’s global reputation, especially during its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) this year, we have to be realistic and acknowledge that gaining

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/opinion/editorial/security-council-bid-nothing-more-than-reputation-polishing/2298193

[2026-03-12 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala falls to Noskova, exits Indian Wells

Snippet: FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala bowed out of the WTA 1000 BNP Paribas Open after yielding to Czech Linda Noskova in their round of 16 clash, 2-6, 0-6, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden Stadium 1 Wednesday in Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/sports/eala-falls-to-noskova-exits-indian-wells/2297867

[2026-03-12 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: APCU officially opens nominations for the 6th APPCU 2026

Snippet: THE Association for Philippines–China Understanding (APCU) officially opened the nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026 during a launch held at the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) in Binondo, Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/tmt-newswire/apcu-officially-opens-nominations-for-the-6th-appcu-2026/2297728

[2026-03-12 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Triathletes brace for test in Davao

Snippet: (UPDATE) THE Ironman 70.3 Davao, widely regarded as one of the toughest stops on the Philippine triathlon circuit, returns on March 22 with a redesigned bike course, sweltering race conditions and a pathway to the World Championship.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/sports/triathletes-brace-for-test-in-davao/2297584

[2026-03-12 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 40 Iloilo OFWs seek repatriation amid Middle East conflict

Snippet: ILOILO CITY — At least 40 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the city and province of Iloilo have sought government assistance for possible repatriation from the Middle East as conflict in the region continues to escalate.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/regions/40-iloilo-ofws-seek-repatriation-amid-middle-east-conflict/2298007

[2026-03-12 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Troops seize sacks of suspected shabu from speedboat in Mindoro

Snippet: GOVERNMENT troops recovered several sacks of suspected illegal drugs from an abandoned speedboat along the coastal area of Barangay Harrison, Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, on Tuesday, March 10, the Philippine Army said on Wednesday, March 11.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/regions/troops-seize-sacks-of-suspected-shabu-from-speedboat-in-mindoro/2297945

[2026-03-12 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Celebrate Graduation 2026 in style at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/tmt-newswire/celebrate-graduation-2026-in-style-at-marco-polo-ortigas-manila/2297726

[2026-03-12 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC prosecutors question role of 6 Filipino lawyers

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/national/icc-prosecutors-question-role-of-6-filipino-lawyers/2298076

[2026-03-12 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos confirms Zaldy Co in Portugal

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/national/marcos-confirms-zaldy-co-in-portugal/2298077

[2026-03-12 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tour of Luzon partners anew with Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/sports/tour-of-luzon-partners-anew-with-cardinal-santos-medical-center/2297624

[2026-03-12 00:58 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: An earthquake anniversary and a Renaissance exhibition: photos of the day – Wednesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenRAF Fairford, EnglandA US B-1 bomber comes in to landPhotograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenBeirut, LebanonThe aftermath of an Israeli strike on an apartment building in the Aisha Bakkar neighbourhoodPhotograph: Wael Hamzeh/EPAShareView image in fullscreenTehran, IranCrowds attend a mass funeral for military commanders and others killed in US-Israeli strikesPhotograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAShareView image in fullscreenQuezon City, PhilippinesRelatives lay tributes to victims of alleged extrajudicial killings during Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency on the first anniversary of his arrestPhotograph: Rolex

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/mar/11/an-earthquake-anniversary-and-a-renaissance-exhibition-photos-of-the-day-wednesday

[2026-03-12 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Musk leads list of Forbes' richest people

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—American billionaire Elon Musk is the world's richest person according to Forbes magazine on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/musk-leads-list-of-forbes-richest-people/2298025

[2026-03-12 00:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine gov’t working with Portugal for Zaldy Co return | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/march-11-2026/

[2026-03-12 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipino woman files rape case vs foreigner who assaulted her

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A 24-year-old Filipino woman has filed a rape complaint against a Singaporean man she met through an online chat platform.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/filipino-woman-files-rape-case-vs-foreigner-who-assaulted-her/2298024

[2026-03-12 00:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [OPINION] Rodrigo Duterte is a man of his word

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/rodrigo-duterte-power-words-kill-drug-war/

[2026-03-12 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Terrafirma smothers Titan Ultra for winning start in PBA Comms Cup

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Newly-minted Three-Point king Jerrick Ahanmisi put on a shooting clinic in the third canto to lead Terrafirma to a lopsided 112-82 shellacking of Titan Ultra, kicking its PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup campaign on high gear Wednesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/sports/terrafirma-smothers-titan-ultra-for-winning-start-in-pba-comms-cup/2297929

[2026-03-11 22:04 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Razon is richest Filipino in Forbes list after Villar’s net worth drops $14B

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/filipinos-world-richest-billionaires-forbes-list-2026/

[2026-03-11 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UAAP: UST bounces back, frustrates UP

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The UST Golden Tigresses growled back to the win column after frustrating the UP Fighting Maroons, 16-25, 25-13, 25-19, 25-20, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/sports/uaap-ust-bounces-back-frustrates-up/2297725

[2026-03-11 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch: Palace announces P5,000 fuel subsidy for public transport drivers

Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/videos/watch-palace-announces-p5000-fuel-subsidy-for-public-transport-drivers/2297697

[2026-03-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [DECODED] 3 playbook tactics that persist a year after Duterte’s arrest

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/decoded-playbook-tactics-after-rodrigo-duterte-arrest/

[2026-03-11 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Padilla prods Supreme Court to act on Duterte case

Snippet: Senator Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday called on the Supreme Court to act swiftly on pending petitions questioning the legality of the arrest and detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/videos/watch-padilla-prods-supreme-court-to-act-on-duterte-case/2297672

[2026-03-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rear View] The stars are not aligning

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/rear-view-marcos-stars-not-aligning/

[2026-03-11 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Retired general recruited 103 security aides for Zaldy Co — NBI

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said a retired general recruited 103 individuals, including 18 alleged former Marines, who served as security aides of resigned Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/retired-general-recruited-103-security-aides-for-zaldy-co-nbi/2297651

[2026-03-11 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH govt expands efforts for BARMM peace

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine government has intensified its efforts to expand global partnerships as the Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP) engaged the Philippine Permanent Mission to the United Nations for coordinated efforts in implementing the Bangsamoro comprehensive agreement and the peace process.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/ph-govt-expands-efforts-for-barmm-peace/2297642

[2026-03-11 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 238,000 Filipinos sign petition for Duterte’s return

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday called on the Supreme Court to act swiftly on pending petitions questioning the legality of the arrest and detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying that 238,000 people have signed a petition for the former leader’s return.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/238000-filipinos-sign-petition-for-dutertes-return/2297643

[2026-03-11 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: La Salle denies Adamson, nears 1st round sweep

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The DLSU Lady Spikers moved to the cusp of a first-round sweep after denying a gutsy challenge by the Adamson Lady Falcons, 19-25, 25-20, 25-21, 13-25, 15-5, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/sports/la-salle-denies-adamson-nears-1st-round-sweep/2297641

[2026-03-11 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gov’t to roll out P5,000 fuel subsidy for PUV drivers starting March 17

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Metro Manila will receive a P5,000 fuel subsidy from the government beginning Tuesday, March 17, as authorities move to cushion the impact of a steep rise in oil prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/govt-to-roll-out-p5000-fuel-subsidy-for-puv-drivers-starting-march-17/2297652