Philippines Headlines
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0800PH breaks into QS global top 100 by subject, but still far behind SEA neighbors
Two Philippine schools have placed for the first time in the global top 100 of QS' world university rankings by subject, according to its latest edition, but the country still trails its Southeast Asian neighbors with higher-ranked academic ...
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0800Less fisherfolk going out to sea due to gas prices, says farmers’ group
A farmer’s group on Wednesday decried the lack of government aid to fisherfolk, saying that there are fewer and fewer of them going out to sea.
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0800VP Sara asks Supreme Court to stop impeachment raps
Vice President Sara Duterte urged the Supreme Court to halt the impeachment proceedings against her.
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0800DFA warns of delays in new passports as Middle East crisis disrupts printing
Filipinos applying for new passports face waits of up to 15 working days after the Middle East crisis disrupted the electronic passport printing supply chain, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday, April 8.
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +08002.66 million Filipinos jobless in February 2026
There were 2.66 million Filipinos who were unemployed in February 2026, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority on Wednesday, April 8.
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0800Immigration: Rule-breaking foreigners in Siargao to face penalties
The Bureau of Immigration said that foreign nationals in Siargao who violate immigration laws will face sanctions.
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0800Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Apr. 8
Oil firms implemented major increases this week, pushing diesel prices above P140 to P150 per liter in several areas.
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Lawmaker to ERC: Fast-track refunds
Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. urged yesterday the Energy Regulatory Commission to fast-track refunds and consider the suspension of value added tax amid summer power demand.
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Over 11,000 OFW teachers return to Philippines classrooms
At least 11,056 licensed teachers have transitioned from overseas employment back into Philippine public school classrooms, the Department of Education said.
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800House tackles Middle East crisis solutions today
Solutions to lessen the impact of the Middle East war will be discussed today at a “high-level joint hearing” spearheaded by the House ways and means panel.