This the Daily Gospel for March 27, 2026, which is the Friday of the Fifth week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 26, 2026 Daily Gospel, March 25, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 10, 31-42. The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus. Jesus answered them, “I
Read More »Price council pushes P50 per kilo cap on imported rice
MANILA, Philippines — The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has adopted the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposal to impose a price ceiling of P50 per kilogram on imported rice, endorsing the measure to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for approval. In a statement on Thursday, the NPCC said the proposed cap will cover imported rice with
Read More »TNVS sector makes rare participation in transport strike
MANILA, Philippines — The transport strike triggered by rising oil prices and growing discontent over the government’s response saw the rare participation of a relatively young sector: TNVS or transport network vehicle service drivers. Around 150 TNVS vehicles formed a convoy and made their presence felt by honking their horns in solidarity with their counterparts in
Read More »BJMP buys P46-M fresh food for inmates
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported on Thursday that the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has procured P46.1 million worth of fresh, locally grown produce directly from farmers to provide healthier meals for prisoners nationwide. The initiative is part of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and
Read More »PhilHealth launches online records check for members
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) launched on Thursday the PhilHealth Check Utility (PCU), an online tool that members can use to verify their records and eliminate false claims. The PCU was launched with the support of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which, according to PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado, “reflects
Read More »Fare hike suspension, fuel subsidies lauded
MANILA, Philippines — A group promoting the interest of commuters welcomed the suspension of the planned fare increase for jeepneys, buses, airport taxis and ride-booking services, as well as the release of fuel subsidies for drivers, saying both measures had helped ease the burden on the riding public. The Coalition of Filipino Commuters (CFC-PasaHero) said
Read More »Marcos green-lights first BARMM polls in September
COTABATO CITY—Civil society and government leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) celebrated the signing into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday of Republic Act No. 12317, pressing the final button to greenlight the first parliamentary elections in the region. The measure provides for the holding of the political exercise,
Read More »As Alex Eala rests, who is Team Puyat’s Miami Open favorite?
While Alexandra “Alex” Eala prepares for the clay-court season, who are her fans cheering for in the Miami Open? Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova were set to meet at 3 AM Friday, March 27 (Philippine time) in the WTA 1000 event’s semifinals. Whoever wins will next face the winner between defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and
Read More »Locals take lead in saving turtles in Zambales
SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES—Along the shores of Masinloc-Oyon Bay, a protected landscape and seascape, hope persists for one of the ocean’s most vulnerable creatures—the “pawikan” or marine turtles. A 7,000-hectare sanctuary of sandy beaches, mangroves and coastal waters, the bay is the first and only marine protected area in Central Luzon established under Republic Act No.
Read More »Ex-communist rebels top amnesty seekers
KORONADAL CITY—Former communist rebels turned in the largest number of applications for amnesty, official records show. At the close of filing on March 13, the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) counted a total of 13,633 applicants who used to belong to the ranks of the Communist Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front-New People’s Army
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