Philippines Headlines
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:39:00 +0800Steep fuel prices seen next week as firms weigh staggered hikes
The Department of Energy estimates minimum increases of P19 per liter for diesel, P9 for gasoline and P31 for kerosene.
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0800Marcos backs UAE as Southeast Asia leaders urge restraint over Iran war
Southeast Asian governments reacted to the Iran war, with most leaders urging restraint and diplomacy.
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 12:40:00 +0800Quezon City fire along NIA Road contained after highest alarm level
A large fire that broke out in a residential area along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City late Friday.
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 09:16:00 +0800ICC keeps Duterte detained as chamber junks new appeal
ICC appeals judges rejected Rodrigo Duterte’s bid for interim release, upholding the court's earlier order.
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0800Diesel may hit P90 per liter next week
Diesel prices could approach the P90-per-liter mark next week, with fuel costs expected to surge in double digits amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800President Marcos to address United Nations on Middle East crisis
President Marcos will call for peace, protection of civilians and respect for international law across the Middle East during his address before the United Nations in New York next week.
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800UP professor: House bill to legitimize political dynasties
A professor at the University of the Philippines-Diliman yesterday warned that political dynasties will proliferate further, after the House of Representatives adopted the proposal introduced by Speaker Faustino Dy III and Majority Leader Rep. S...
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800DA tightens food watch as inflation pressures build
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has tightened its food watch initiative following faster inflation.
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800China denies using Pinoys for spying
The Chinese embassy in Manila denied allegations yesterday that China has been tapping Filipinos for its espionage activities in the Philippines, which the National Security Council (NSC) earlier said has resulted in the arrest of at least three Fili...
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800DMW seeks supplemental budget if ME conflict worsens
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will seek a supplemental budget as the Middle East conflict is expected to drag on, with more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) wanting to return home.