Philippines Headlines
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 14:54:00 +0800Palace: No ‘energy lockdown’ starting April 20
Malacañang dismissed as “fake news” reports of an “energy lockdown” supposedly taking effect on April 20.
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0800ICC to rule on ex-president Duterte’s jurisdiction challenge on April 22
The International Criminal Court will decide on April 22 whether former president Rodrigo Duterte’s case for crimes against humanity can move forward or be blocked on jurisdictional grounds.
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0800Price Watch: Oil, fuel monitor for Apr. 4
Prices remain elevated across Metro Manila despite assurances of safe oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +08007 drowning incidents reported on Good Friday — PNP
Seven people have been involved in drowning incidents across the country as of 6 a.m. on Good Friday, April 3, the Philippine National Police reported.
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0800LTFRB summons taxi operator tagged in overcharging K-pop idol Soobin
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said that it issued a show cause order against the operator of the cab that tried to overcharge Korean singer Soobin.
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0800How a Ukrainian group goes after war criminals — and what the Philippines can learn from them
In a Manila roundtable, Ukraine's top war crimes documenters laid out the methods they've used to chase Russian perpetrators — and why they think the same playbook can work for the Philippines.
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0800244 OFWs repatriated from Middle East amid Israel-Iran war
A total of 244 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and their families were repatriated from the Middle East on Good Friday amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran.
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0800Archdiocese appeals to the faithful: Unite in prayer for world peace on Good Friday
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula urged the clergy and the faithful to unite in prayer for regions currently devastated by war.
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0800Warm Good Friday across most of the Philippines
It will be a hot Good Friday across the country as the easterly winds prevail on April 3.
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 09:59:00 +0800No toll fee for Philippine-flagged vessels in Strait of Hormuz, says DFA
Philippine-flagged vessels and energy shipments to the Philippines will not be charged to cross the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.