Philippines Headlines

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:54:00 +0800
Palace open to work-from-home setup amid oil price surge
Malacañang welcomed proposals to adopt work-from-home arrangements as fuel prices continue to rise but said the decision ultimately rests on private companies.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0800
Extreme heat grips 67 areas as heat index peaks at 41 degrees Celsius
Sixty-seven areas across the Philippines are placed under the “extreme caution” level on Saturday, March 28, as heat index readings soar up to 41°C, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Senators: Hold abusive oil companies accountable
The Senate’s probe into the government response to the Middle East crisis is zeroing in on oil companies, with lawmakers seeking to hold firms accountable for possible profiteering as fuel prices surge.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
CBCP: Oil crisis may affect Visita Iglesia
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) acknowledged that the oil crisis may affect the observance of the Visita Iglesia or church visits during Holy Week, in the face of the continuing surge in the prices of petroleum produc...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Government earmarks P230 billion for Mideast crisis response
The Philippine government can tap as much as P230.2 billion to fund cash subsidies, fuel procurement and programs to cushion the disruptions arising from the Middle East war, acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
PNPA grads told: Zero tolerance for corruption, rights abuses
President Marcos yesterday reminded this year’s graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to have zero tolerance for corruption and human rights abuses, and to ensure the safety of communities and stability of the country amid ...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
PAL suspends flights to Riyadh
In the face of continued tensions in the Middle East, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has suspended flights between Manila and Riyadh until March 31.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Softer oil price hikes seen next week
Motorists may see a modest rise in gasoline prices next week, but diesel remains on track for another double-digit spike amid the global oil crisis.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Lawmakers hit petition before SC on VP impeachment
Lawmakers yesterday slammed the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte over the filing of a petition in the Supreme Court seeking to halt the impeachment proceedings.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
President Marcos: ‘Very bare-bones’ Asean summit to push through
The Philippines will push through with its hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, President Marcos said yesterday, amid calls from some quarters to postpone it to free up public funds to support vulnerable sectors heavi...

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