Philippines Headlines

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:34:00 +0800
House resumes Sara Duterte impeach hearings March 18
The House justice committee will clarify procedural matters in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment hearings on March 18.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0800
Ex-DPWH exec Bernardo bares P130-million ‘balato’ from Zaldy Co
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo said that he received a total of P130 million in "balato" (gratitude money) from fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:11:00 +0800
Big airfare hikes loom as with increased surcharges
Flying is about to get more expensive.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0800
How Sara Duterte answered the impeachment allegations
Vice President Sara Duterte simply denied the impeachment allegations against her, saying there is nothing for her to respond to. 

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0800
Fare hikes hit commuters across most transport modes
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to drive up oil prices, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulation Board approved a fare increase across the board, from jeepneys down to transportation network vehicle services.   &nbs...

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:42:00 +0800
Navy spox: How entry-level DND, AFP personnel became targets for foreign espionage
Entry-level employees of the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have been targets for foreign espionage recruitment, Philippine Navy Spokesperson Roy Trinidad said. 

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:33:00 +0800
A turning point? ICC hearings raise hopes for Duterte trial
Momentum is on the side of the prosecution, observers say.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0800
Philippines eyes Russian oil amid supply fears
Philippines plans to approach Russia for possible oil imports amid global supply disruption.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Senate OKs bills to protect OFW remittances
Amid concerns that the escalating Middle East crisis could threaten the jobs of overseas Filipino workers and adversely affect their families through global inflation, the Senate approved on third and final reading yesterday two measures designed to ...

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Philippines may buy Russia crude oil
With the United States’ recent suspension of oil sanctions on Russia, the Philippines and some local players are negotiating with Russian firms for supply contracts as deliveries from the Middle East are expected to tighten further.

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