Grab Philippines has apologized to actress Xyriel Manabat after one of its drivers made inappropriate remarks about her. The transport network vehicle service (TNVS) said the driver has been placed under preventive suspension and that it is willing to cooperate with government agencies. This came after the actress said she would take action against the driver. “We are already in direct contact…

The Iran war is showing why the Philippines can’t afford to neglect its farmers
A war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food production. Farmers are already feeling the pressure. Fertilizer prices have surged by as much as 30% to 40%,…