Philippines Headlines
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0800House panel finds grounds sufficient in 3rd, 4th VP Sata impeachment raps
The grounds for the third and fourth impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte have been declared sufficient by the House Committee on Justice on Wednesday, March 18.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0800TNVS group chief: Fare increase may lessen passengers
In an interview with GMA News on Wednesday, March 18, Laban TNVS president Jun de Leon said that while the additional fare provides some relief, it remains insufficient to cover the staggering rise in fuel costs.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0800Marcos suspends fare hikes for jeeps, buses, TNVS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said that the looming fare hikes for jeeps, buses and other modes of transportation have been suspended.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0800No need to hoard food supplies, says Marcos
As high fuel prices threaten to drive up inflation, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public that there is no need to hoard food supplies.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0800Economist urges wealth tax over 'unfortunate' fuel excise tax suspension
Former National Economic Development Authority Secretary Winnie Monsod has expressed opposition to the proposed suspension of fuel excise taxes, describing the move as "unfortunate" and "very wrong" for the country's economic ...
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800CA to seek clarification on acting secretaries
The Commission on Appointments will seek clarification from Malacañang about the acting status of Cabinet secretaries.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800‘No price hike on basic goods for 30 days’
Manufacturers of basic goods have pledged to keep prices steady for the next 30 days, despite mounting cost pressures from the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Department of Trade and Industry announced yesterday.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +080024 Filipino repatriates from Jeddah arrive in Singapore
Twenty-four Filipino repatriates have arrived in Singapore from Saudi Arabia, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Kaufman withdraws appeal on failed disqualification bid vs lawyers
The defense counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte has withdrawn his bid to appeal his failed disqualification request against Filipino lawyers representing victims in the crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800With VP ‘non-answer,’ impeachment proper set March 25
Following Vice President Sara Duterte’s “non-answer” to the impeachment complaints against her and the complainants’ waiver of their right to reply, the House committee on justice is looking to begin the hearing proper on Marc...