The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) reported that older adult men are responsible for most pregnancies involving underage girls, prompting renewed calls for stronger public awareness and child protection efforts.
The Senate passed on third and final reading of the bill aimed at protecting the rights of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), under Committee Report No. 28, Senate Bill No. 1822, or the “National Autism Care, Support, and Inclusion Act,” during the plenary session on Monday, Mar. 9.
Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) will file a petition seeking a P2 provincial fare increase on Monday, Mar. 16, which would raise the minimum jeepney fare to P15, following a P17 to P24 per liter increase in pump prices.
The House of Representatives may begin hearings on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte earlier than planned if she does not submit her comment within 10 days, set by the House justice committee.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has tightened its monitoring of food prices and supply as there are signs that inflation rose to 2.5%, a 13-month high, came from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) latest data in February.
In response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its possible impact on the global oil market, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has ordered several government agencies to transition to a four-day workweek starting Monday, Mar. 9, 2026.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the northeast monsoon, or amihan, and the easterlies will bring cloudy skies and rains in parts of the Philippines on Saturday, Mar. 7.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) advised Filipinos on onTuesday, March 3, 2026 , March 3, 2026,to prepare for a significant increase in transportation costs as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive global cost for fuel to surge upwards as supply reaches limited thresholds.
Presidents and representatives of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) and Cultural and Performing Arts Groups (CPAGs) gathered on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at St. Thomas Hall for the Letran Student Council (LSC) Special Elections, held by the Letran Commission.
Philippine groups on Sunday, March 1, 2026, condemned the recent attacks by the United States (US) and Israel against Iran, as the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv urged Filipinos in Israel to remain vigilant following rising tensions in the Middle East that have left one Filipino dead.