Philippines Headlines
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0800WATCH: Inside Metro Manila Subway's Camp Aguinaldo station
Philstar.com was among those given access to the site, where excavation and structural works are progressing.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:11:00 +0800Fuel supply issues shut more than 300 gas stations
Fuel supply disruptions force hundreds of gas stations to close nationwide.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0800500 Bilibid inmates transferred to Palawan's Iwahig facility
The Bureau of Corrections has transferred 500 inmates to a Palawan penal facility.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:56:00 +0800Fishing boats have sat idle since fuel price spikes
Small fisherfolk have halted operations as diesel prices surge, with groups warning of rising production costs.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:38:00 +0800Petron confirms 2.48M barrels of Russian oil purchased, says it may buy more
Petron has confirmed buying 2.48 million barrels of Russian crude in an emergency move after losing access to Middle East supply routes.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0800Gov't touts 4PH options as housing affordability concerns grow
The Marcos administration is pointing to its expanded 4PH housing program after a new poll reflected widespread housing-related financial stress.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0800Price Watch: Oil, fuel monitor for Mar. 30
Pump prices differ sharply across Metro Manila as oil volatility continues.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +08003 million Holy Week travelers seen despite oil price hikes
Despite the continuing oil crisis and high cost of living, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) foresees no significant impact on the number of sea travelers this Holy Week, which is estimated to be around three million.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0800Philippines, China begin talks on oil, gas exploration
The Philippines and China discussed “initial exchanges” on a potential oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, as the two countries resumed the bilateral dialogue to manage disputes in the contested waters.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Cebu archbishop to faithful: Perform acts of charity, kindness
In observance of the Holy Week, Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy yesterday encouraged parishes to walk with Jesus through the cross, resurrection and ascension to heaven by performing acts of charity and kindness to those in need.