Philippines Headlines
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0800Anti-political dynasty bill clears House committee level but...
A proposed anti-political dynasty measure has cleared the House committee, but the substitute bill, which consolidates other proposals, may not be as strict as one expects.
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0800VP Sara calls for permanent motorcade ban, cites rising fuel costs
Vice President Sara Duterte has called on local government units to permanently ban motorcades and vehicle caravans amid rising fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0800Helicopter crashes in Rizal; 2 reported dead
Two people were killed after a civilian helicopter crashed in Pililla, Rizal, police said.
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 13:20:00 +0800Marcos eyes emergency powers to reduce fuel excise tax due to Israel-Iran war
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering asking Congress for emergency powers that would allow him to reduce excise taxes on fuel products as should the United States and Israel’s war against Iran prolong and worsen.
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 13:02:00 +0800Marcos urges restraint in US-Iran war
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged restraint and expressed hope for a ceasefire on Tuesday, March 3, as the United States and Israel continue their broad and open-ended war on Iran and Iranian reprisals escalate and widen.
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:55:00 +0800Ex-ICC judge weighs in on Duterte's confirmation of charges hearings
Here's what a former ICC judge thinks about former president Rodrigo Duterte's confirmation hearings.
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0800Marcos tells OFWs in Middle East to stay put; repatriation remains difficult
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged Filipinos in the Middle East to follow local advisories and stay put for now, as repatriation efforts by land and air remain hindered by the ongoing conflict.
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0800LIST: PH air carriers that canceled Middle East flights as of March 3
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have canceled several flights to and from the Middle East scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, due to the ongoing security crisis in the region.
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Government prepares for mass OFW evacuation in Middle East
There is no mandatory repatriation yet, but the government is prepared for a massive evacuation of Filipinos should hostilities worsen in the Middle East, a Cabinet official said yesterday.
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800DOE holds emergency meeting on Iran crisis
The Department of Energy yesterday convened independent oil firms for an emergency meeting to assess the status of their supply as well as secure their commitment to implement measures aimed at mitigating the impact of sharp fuel price hikes in the c...