Philippines Headlines

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0800
LIST: Gov’t offices, LGUs implementing 4-day workweek amid rising fuel costs
Several government agencies and local government units across the country have begun implementing a four-day workweek following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to conserve energy amid rising fuel prices linked to tensions in the Midd...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0800
House panel OKs bill granting Marcos power to suspend, cut fuel excise taxes
The House Committee on Ways and Means approved a substitute bill granting President Bongbong Marcos the power to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products as fuel prices surge by double digits amid the escalating conflict in the Middle Eas...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0800
Philippine Eagle Foundation announces new chick Bayani
The Philippine Eagle Foundation has named its newest hatchling Bayani,  the first chick the foundation has announced since two consecutive hatchling losses in 2024 and 2025.  

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:22:00 +0800
SolGen recommends acquittal of Ressa, researcher over libel charge
The Office of the Solicitor General has recommended the acquittal of Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr. in their cyberlibel case against businessman Wilfredo Keng.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:07:00 +0800
Marcos bats for UN Security Council seat anew
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the Philippines' bid for a seat at the United Nations Security Council while he was in New York, according to the Palace.   

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:39:00 +0800
Leaked intel led to China ramming of PCG ship at Escoda Shoal, says AFP
A Filipino national recruited into an alleged Chinese spy network passed information that led to the harassment of a Philippine vessel at Escoda Shoal, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:29:00 +0800
Meralco raises power rates to P0.64 in March 2026
For residential customers consuming an average of 200 kWh per month, this adjustment results in an approximately P129 increase in their electricity bills.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0800
Palace: Philippines has enough fuel, basic commodities amid Mideast tensions
Malacañang on Tuesday, March 10, assured the public that the Philippines has sufficient supplies of fuel and basic commodities despite rising global oil prices amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:24:00 +0800
NUP: No talks with Sandro Marcos, Speaker Dy on VP Sara impeachment
The National Unity Party dismissed speculation that it had met with House Speaker Bojie Dy and Majority Leader Sandro Marcos to discuss Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings or other projects.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
IBP to lawyers: Uphold respect for women
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines  appealed to lawyers to uphold respect for women following sexist remarks made by a lawmaker during a congressional hearing.

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