Philippines Headlines
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0800Fuel excise tax suspension comes with tradeoffs, says senator
Sen. Gatchalian warns of P136B revenue loss for government services.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0800Custody of self-proclaimed bagman Madriaga sought for VP Sara impeachment
A lawmaker asked the House Committee on Justice to take custody of detained witness Ramil Madriaga to ensure his safety and availability for the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0800BuCor denies scabies outbreak at New Bilibid Prison
The bureau responds to concerns raised by a prisoners' group.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:53:00 +0800Probe on vs gas stations raising prices 50% above caps
The Department of Energy is investigating about 500 complaints against gas stations for possible fuel price violations.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:27:00 +0800Supreme Court backs DOJ rule raising bar for criminal cases
The high court upheld a DOJ rule requiring stronger evidence before filing criminal cases.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0800Fear, boredom for Filipino sailors stuck in Hormuz strait
Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:54:00 +0800Back from US trip, Marcos cites high-level meetings in New York
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has returned to the Philippines after a "productive" working visit to New York.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:42:00 +0800Fuel price hikes seen to hurt MSMEs most
Even small increases in energy and logistics costs can threaten the viability of MSMEs, the chamber says.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0800Retired general allegedly recruited 103 security aides for Zaldy Co — NBI chief
In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, March 11, Matibag said that they have already identified the retired general who allegedly recruited Co’s personnel.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Oil prices plunge, then rebound
alling briefly after reports came out that the International Energy Agency would release oil reserves, crude prices rebounded yesterday as markets expressed doubts the plan would push through and offset potential supply shocks from the US-Israe...