Philippines Headlines
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0800Palace: Hormuz deal with Iran won’t strain US relations
The Philippines' safe passage deal with Iran will not damage its alliance with the United States, Malacañang said Monday, April 16.
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0800House panel summons Ombudsman to Sara impeachment hearing
The House Committee on Justice seeks Duterte’s SALN records and testimony from the Ombudsman.
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 14:23:00 +0800Pope Leo XIV interested in visiting Philippines, says cardinal
Pope Leo XIV has expressed interest in visiting the Philippines, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David said.
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0800Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Apr. 6
Price Tracker lists the latest Metro Manila benchmark prices compiled from available reported figures.
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0800Why fuel prices in Philippines stay high despite Hormuz deal
The Philippines’ arrangement with Iran ensures continued oil shipments but does not lower global prices that drive local pump costs.
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0800Wider stoppage seen: Jeepney operators stop plying routes over fuel prices
A major transport group said half its operators have stopped plying routes, with more expected to follow.
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0800Fake 'lockdown': PNP to go after spreaders of false energy-related info
Police say false claims of an “energy lockdown” risk triggering panic.
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0800GSIS to refund P19 billion in loan payments
GSIS will refund more than P19 billion in loan payments to 1.37 million members.
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0800Palace warns vs fake ‘energy lockdown’ claims, eyes charges vs spreaders
Malacañang warned it would pursue legal action against individuals spreading false claims of an “energy lockdown” as soaring fuel prices and tensions in the Middle East fuel public anxiety.
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Taiwan opens 1.2 million domestic helper jobs for migrants
Taiwan has announced new guidelines allowing households to hire migrant domestic helpers, with as many as 1.2 million households expected to require nanny and household service workers under the new policy.