Philippines Headlines
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0800Transport strike set March 19 as fuel prices surge
Jeepney drivers plan nationwide strike on March 19 as fuel prices surge toward P100 per liter.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:16:00 +0800Most Filipinos highly trust Japan, happy with bilateral ties — survey
Most Filipinos are satisfied with the Philippines' strategic ties with Japan, with nearly four in five expressing "strong trust," a recent survey showed.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0800'Sovereignty has no price': Rising oil prices test, but won’t halt, Navy patrols
The Navy says rising oil prices will not stop maritime patrols and exercises.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:40:00 +0800Supreme Court rejects challenge vs Manila's garbage fee increase
The Supreme Court threw out a petition against Manila’s revised garbage collection fees.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:22:00 +0800March 17: Double-digit fuel price hike sends diesel past P100 per liter
Motorists will have to bear another week of double-digit fuel price hikes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East show no sign of easing.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:31:00 +0800DOTr: Fare hike inevitable for metro buses, jeeps
A fare hike is set to take affect across most modes of public transit, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Monday, March 16.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:11:00 +0800Gas stations watched for hoarding, sudden stoppage
Some gasoline stations have suddenly stopped operations amid suspicions of hoarding or price manipulation
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:55:00 +0800House targets progress on 17 priority bills before Holy Week break
Lawmakers are pushing to advance 17 bills on the Marcos administration’s legislative agenda before adjourning for Holy Week break.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0800No break looms for House impeachment hearings
Proceedings for the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte pending at the House of Representatives will most likely last beyond Congress’ March 18 recess – whether she decides to defend herself or waive her right t...
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +08002 Pinoys nabbed in Dubai?
Reports of two Filipinos arrested in Dubai for allegedly recording and posting videos of security incidents and attacks are being investigated by the Philippine diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates.