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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Today's Paper

DOTr warns bus firms: Unauthorized fare hikes could lead to franchise suspension

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Vanquish lineup – Three generations, one consistent idea: power, presence, and long-distance performance without compromise. ASTON MARTIN PHOTO

Fast Times

Aston Martin Vanquish turns 25: From V12 Icon to 835PS Super GT flagship

By Fast Times Team

This photo taken on March 26, 2026, shows a general view of the Petron oil refinery plant in Limay town, Bataan province. PHOTO BY TED ALJIBE/AFP

Petron secures 2.5M barrels of Russian crude oil

By Ed Paolo Salting and Agence France-Presse

Passengers hop on the buses plying the EDSA Carousel route on May 21, 2025 at the Pasay Rotonda station. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

P651M in fuel aid released to transport sector — LTFRB

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

RESUMED TALKS. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Leo Herrera-Lim and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong lead the Philippine and Chinese delegations at the resumed 11th BCM on the South China Sea meeting and the 24th FMC in Fujian, China, on March 28, 2026. The Philippines and China have made "initial exchanges” on a potential oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, nearly four years since previous talks were terminated in 2022. (Photo courtesy of DFA)

PH, China reopen oil exploration talks

By Philippine News Agency and Franco Jose C. Baroña

Petron secures 2.5M barrels of Russian crude oil

P651M in fuel aid released to transport sector — LTFRB

PH, China reopen oil exploration talks

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Mar. 31, 2026

PNP: Terrorist groups behind ambush of policemen

FP MAIN FOTO WITH CAVITEX STORY
NEW ROAD President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspects the Cavitex-C5 Link Segment 3B which connects the cities of Parañaque and Taguig. With him are Public Works and Highway Secretary Vince Dizon, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. President Gilbert Santamaria, MPTC President Emeritus Jose Maria Lim, Philippine Reclamation Authority Chairman Alex Lopez, and Transportation Undersecretary Steve Pastor. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

Cavitex-C5 segment to cut travel time

Alex Eala XINHUA PHOTO

Alex Eala drops to 45th at WTA official rankings

SHUTDOWN Signs cover petrol bowsers at a closed petrol station in Sydney on March 30, 2026. AFP Photo

Australia to halve fuel tax in response to Middle East war

One sea, one supply

Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. to hold annual stockholder's meeting

Pagasa: Another sunny day for PH, heat index in Metro Manila may hit 37°C

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Mar. 31, 2026

Ukraine's Zelenskyy rejects salary suspension reports

Vatican expresses regret to Israel over Holy Sepulchre blocking

Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle

Ukraine inks defense deal with arms producer Bulgaria

White House expresses 'concerns' over blocking Jerusalem's Catholic leader

Israeli parliament backs death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killings

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

Not fishing, but finding: Why subpoenas matter in impeachment

By Antonio Contreras

Orlando Mercado

O RLY?

The sword above power

By Orlando Mercado

Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Zilch

One sea, one supply

By Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

When workplace grudges go too far online

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: Petron secures 2.5M barrels of Russian crude oil | Mar. 31, 2026

HEADLINES: Petron secures 2.5M barrels of Russian crude oil | Mar. 31, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

UNWILLING HOSTAGE

Trimester system in public schools needs pilot testing

Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Walking History

Will AI replace historians and cultural workers?

By Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

The City Builder

Feeding our schoolchildren

By Arnel Casanova

Lloyd C. Bautista

Securitatem Populi

Creative destruction and surfing it

By Lloyd C. Bautista

Ares P. Gutierrez

The view from the passenger seat: The poor and elderly deserve more than just a glance

By Ares P. Gutierrez

Charlie V. Manalo

Naked Thought

Meron ba o wala?

By Charlie V. Manalo

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Pag-IBIG to maintain 3% socialized housing rate

Cavitex-C5 segment to cut travel time

Holy Tuesday emphasizes Christ's call against hypocrisy

Graft complaint filed vs Bersamin, Olaivar

PNP boosts police visibility in transport hubs

Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro PHOTO BY KAISER JAN FUENTES

Cebu province to build waste-to-fuel facility

PNP: Terrorist groups behind ambush of policemen

Nueva Vizcaya upland communities get solar light

UN names Iloilo City among global 'zero waste' champions

5 drivers positive for illegal drugs in Iloilo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov (R) leave after a joint press conference following their meeting in Kyiv on March 30, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP)

Ukraine's Zelenskyy rejects salary suspension reports

Vatican expresses regret to Israel over Holy Sepulchre blocking

Ukraine inks defense deal with arms producer Bulgaria

White House expresses 'concerns' over blocking Jerusalem's Catholic leader

Israeli parliament backs death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killings

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Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. to hold annual stockholder's meeting

Second straight record low for peso

Iran war forces Asian economies to confront sliding currencies and surging oil

BSP easing cycle over but rates to be kept on hold this year– BMI

Business groups vow to help govt address impact of Middle East war

Alex Eala XINHUA PHOTO

Alex Eala drops to 45th at WTA official rankings

Japan’s Ota set first Asian record in TCT

Carlo Biado seeks 1st World 8-Ball title

Sports Museum honors PH Paralympians

Painters stake clean slate versus Bossing

Catholics pray at the Stations of the Cross set up at the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila on Holy Monday, March 30, 2026. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

March 30, 2026

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Don Artes and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board chief Vigor Mendoza preside over an inter-agency meeting to craft guidelines for the proposed carpooling program on Monday, March 30, 2026 in Pasig City. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

CARPOOLING PROGRAM

March 30, 2026

Commuters line up for a free ride provided by the city of Manila on March 30, 2026. A total of 1,400 public utility jeepneys (PUJs) have begun operating under the ‘Libreng Sakay (free ride)’ program, an initiative led by Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso. The program runs from March 30 to April 2 and will resume from April 6 to April 8. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

March 30, 2026

Passengers wait for their ride at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange on March 30, 2026. Some passengers said their fares increased due to the oil price surge triggered by the war in the Middle East. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

March 30, 2026

Women gather at Abiertas Radiance School along Bonny Serrano Avenue in Quezon City on March 30, 2026 to organize a community pantry and distribute snacks for drivers and riders in the spirit of bayanihan to support workers affected by soaring fuel prices. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

COMMUNITY PANTRY

March 30, 2026

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Special Features

Growth, pressure and a system reset

Signatures for her: The women behind Sheraton Manila Hotel’s Sales, Marketing and Events division

Bulacan airport pushes forward

International Day of Zero Waste meets action on the ground

Cebu Pacific marks 3 decades of taking dreams to the skies

REUNITED Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO and former senator Richard Gordon reunites with long-time friend former Taiwanese vice president Vincent Siew in Taipei, recalling their association when he was Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority chairman. PHOTO FROM PHILIPPINE RED CROSS

Gordon celebrates Siew’s leadership in shaping Subic Bay’s future

LandBank, CHED partner to modernize agri education, digitize scholarship delivery

DOST expands free rehab services for PWDs with partners

FinTech Alliance PH urges stronger fraud defense, digital trust

Rotary Club of Makati North launches Bangon Catanduanes

‘Blood vs Duty’ cast (from left) Jaime Fabregas, Baron Geisler, Susan Africa, Barbie Imperial, Richard Gutierrez, Gerald Anderson, Bella Padilla, Rommel Padilla and Bobot Mortiz

Richard Gutierrez, Gerald Anderson, Barbie Imperial star in ‘Blood vs Duty’

Vice Ganda says no to politics

Final ‘PBB’ Kapuso housemates embrace life after historic house stint

GMA News reaffirms ‘Serbisyong Totoo’ with 2026 relaunch

South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo found dead at 44

Students of Saint Paul College of Ilocos Sur with their parents, school and AnakTV staff.

Anak TV begins parents' screenings

CJ Navato takes home first championship with ‘Sing Galing’ win

Skin2Confidence masterclass highlights science-based approach to skincare

COS stages first runway show in Seoul

Pretty Smart makeup line launches at Beauty Bar

(From left) Maricor Alvarez-Adriano, Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. chief legal and compliance officer; Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, Megaworld president and CEO; Nikki Tang,
DMark Beauty Corp. and DermAsia Corp. CEO; Ambe Tierro, Accenture Philippines country managing director; Elizabeth Ventura, Anchor Land Holdings Inc. president; and moderator Allen Limos delve into the challenges women face in the field and how these obstacles shape their business acumen.

The Sunday Times

Exceptional women share their role in nation building at The Manila Times Women’s Circle Forum

In Baguio, we eat, walk, sleep, repeat

Newport World Resorts highlights seafood offerings for Lent

Where the body holds what the mind cannot

Easter treats go interactive with paintable cookies, smashable eggs

A new one-story building featuring four classrooms and inclusive facilities was formally inaugurated on March 18, providing a permanent home for 150 students.

Expats & Diplomats

Japan turns over P5-M classroom building to Bohol high school

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of Mar. 30, 2026

The Maserati Grecale GT Serie Italia. Only one unit for the Philippines, created to mark Maserati’s 15th year in the country. MASERATI PHOTOS

Fast Times

Maserati Philippines unveils Grecale GT Serie Italia for 15th anniversary

By Fast Times Team - March 31, 2026

Maritime

64 women seafarers prepare for maritime journey

By Aric John Sy Cua - March 26, 2026

Build & Design

The growing roles of Filipino architects

The former Stages 1-3 area is now close to 100 percent rehabilitated. FCF PHOTO

Green Industries

FCF Minerals revitalizes land with sustainable practices at RGMP Site

By Leander C. Domingo - March 28, 2026

'A university is expected to support research to complement teaching, the university [itself], and community service. It cannot be too focused on research for its own sake or to be made available to [only] a few like-minded individuals in the Philippines,' said Ateneo and UP alumna Soledad Reyes. PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK

Campus Press

Why research is vital to schools

By Pocholo Concepcion - March 26, 2026

The Balangbalang Banana Farmers Agriculture Cooperative is now demonstrating how government support, community unity and local innovation can turn a simple
commodity into a sustainable livelihood. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Boardroom Watch

By Nora Molde - March 27, 2026

Agribusiness

Nueva Vizcaya expanding AWD to help farmers cope with climate measure

By Leander C. Domingo - March 26, 2026

Composed of 25 members, the Healing Touch Association (HTA) had long been practicing traditional massage as a means of livelihood.

Keep in View

By Cynthia Guillepa - March 29, 2026

TO THE MOON Artemis is prepped for an April 1 launch. NASA IMAGE

Science & Technology

Artemis moon mission finally a go on April 1

By Raymond Gregory Tribdino - March 28, 2026

Sunday Business & IT

Philippines marks 32 years of internet access

By Jing Garcia - March 29, 2026