Pump prices differ sharply across Metro Manila as oil volatility continues.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Philippine government to strengthen mental health programs in response to an increase in suicide cases reported in Metro Manila.

Police in Metro Manila have noted a more than threefold increase in suicide cases during the first quarter, prompting calls for greater family awareness regarding factors like online gaming that contribute to self-harm among youth.

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported that suicide cases in Metro Manila more than doubled in the first three months of 2026, with 111 cases recorded from January 1 to March.

The Philippine Palace press officer Claire Castro justified the presence of two Metro Manila mayors at a recent cash distribution event for public utility vehicle drivers, despite the government’s anti-“epal” policy.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development announced that transport workers in Metro Manila, including tricycle drivers, will receive P5,000 cash relief assistance starting this week to mitigate the impact of soaring fuel prices.

MANILA, Philippines — One of the petitioners seeking a full ban on the implementation of No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) in Metro Manila has opposed the joint motion by five local governments…

A transport strike has commenced in Metro Manila, led by PISTON, protesting the surge in fuel prices. Strike centers are set up across the city, with a march planned for Mendiola.

The government has started the distribution of P5,000 cash assistance to public transport drivers, starting in Metro Manila on Tuesday and expanding to other provinces in April. “Two wheels, three wheels, four wheels, six wheels — any vehicle that operates for hire will be considered for inclusion in the program,” Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday disputed claims that the Metro Manila Rail Transit 3 (MRT 3) has become unsafe, as alleged by the train line’s employees’ association and the freshman party list congressman who is championing the union’s claims. “Now that the price of crude oil is rising, commuters and

Households in Metro Manila and nearby provinces will be greeted with higher water bills starting next month.

MANILA, Philippines — Cash assistance worth P5,000 will be given to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers, starting with tricycle drivers in Metro Manila on March 17, to help cushion the impact of…

The 2030 Youth Force in the Philippines Inc. is launching the country’s first masterclass on women’s health through fitness and nutrition on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Kilos PH, first and only Eleiko Certified Training Facility in the Philippines. In collaboration with the Powerlifting Association of the Philippines, this event aims to create the foundation and space for holistic wellness by empowering women to lift beyond limitation.

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III said the agency enforces traffic rules equally, following his wife’s receipt of multiple violation notices. Torre said he isn’t only the MMDA’s general manager but also joked that he was the “general payor” for his wife Patricia Jane Torre’s fines. “At the

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, in his capacity as President of the Metro Manila Council and National President of the League of Cities of the Philippines, has formalized an institutional partnership with the University of the Philippines.

Excavation and structural works are progressing at the Metro Manila Subway's Camp Aguinaldo station, with media outlets granted access to the construction site.

Manila Water continues to expand its supply network in the East Zone, pushing service into upland and hard-to-reach communities in Metro Manila and Rizal Province as part of its long-term water security program.

Metro Manila mayors have been tasked with submitting a list of unfinished projects in their cities to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for prioritized completion, according to San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the Philippines released a list of Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers in Metro Manila qualified to receive cash assistance. The aid is scheduled for distribution on Tuesday, March 24.

A labor rights group in the Philippines alleged police harassment and surveillance during the first day of a transport strike staged by jeepney drivers and their supporters across Metro Manila.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced the rollout of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in three public schools across Metro Manila, aiming to connect senior high school graduates with job opportunities.

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines announced a provisional fare hike of P1 for traditional jeepneys and P2 for modern jeepneys, citing rising oil prices and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved fare increases for passenger jeepneys and buses in Metro Manila, citing rising diesel prices.

Tricycle drivers in Metro Manila are set to be the first recipients of a P5,000 cash assistance program from the government, with disbursements scheduled to begin next week.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has temporarily suspended 12 accredited driving schools and their instructors in Metro Manila due to alleged irregularities in the issuance of certifications.

These Love Buses have stops in some malls in Quezon City and Pasig City

Most parts of the Philippines, including Metro Manila, are forecast to experience hot and humid weather on Monday, attributed to the effect of easterlies.

Fuel pump prices have increased in Metro Manila, prompting Rappler to create a dedicated price tracker to assist motorists, commuters, and businesses in monitoring the changes.

A previously damaged section of the Maharlika Highway in Bicol, Philippines, has been reopened to motorists, easing travel for those observing Holy Week and heading to or from Metro Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the release of over P60 billion for ongoing and completed infrastructure projects, including the Metro Manila Subway Project Phase I.

The Metro Manila Development Authority reported an eight percent decrease in traffic volume on EDSA, a major thoroughfare in the Philippines, attributed to continued oil price increases.

Public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers outside Metro Manila in the Philippines are set to receive P5,000 cash aid and up to P10,000 in fuel subsidies from the government starting April 6. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the aid package.

Metro Manila trains will operate on adjusted schedules during Holy Week 2026 to accommodate maintenance work, affecting commuters in the capital region.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced free rides on selected routes in Metro Manila on Thursday to assist commuters affected by a transport strike, following President Marcos's order to suspend fare hikes.

A total of 59,149 tricycle drivers in Metro Manila have received P5,000 each in cash assistance under the government’s fuel subsidy program, as authorities move to cushion the impact of soaring oil prices driven by tensions in the Middle East.

MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Monday said it was looking into a possible syndicate behind the manufacturing of fake license plates. “The plates you see being sold all around Metro Manila are only stores or depots,” CIDG Anti-Organized Crime Unit (AOCU) Chief Lt. Col. Dominick Poblete told reporters in

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to launch its cash distribution program on Tuesday, with Metro Manila tricycle drivers as the first recipients in the transport sector.

The stalled interconnection segment of the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 is anticipated to be completed by mid-2027, following the successful resolution of right-of-way issues.

Metro Manila public transport drivers will receive a P5,000 fuel subsidy starting Tuesday, March 17, to help cope with rising fuel prices amid tensions in the Middle East, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro has announced new operating hours for key tourism offices and facilities starting Monday in line with energy…

MANILA, Philippines — As part of Manila Water’s push to strengthen water security for its 7.8 million customers in the East Zone, the company has rolled out a series of structural and technology upgrades across its Balara Facilities, which serve as vital assets in providing 24/7 water service to some of Metro Manila’s busiest districts.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported fair weather across Metro Manila and most of the Philippines on Sunday.