Philippines Headlines
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0800Passing through Strait of Hormuz is ‘risk management’ — Energy chief
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said that Iran’s agreement to grant safe passage for Philippine-bound energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz is a “risk management” by the government to secure the country’s oil supply.
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0800More than 195,000 outbound passengers recorded — PCG
In a statement on Sunday morning, April 5, the PCG said that it monitored 195,257 outbound passengers and 167,690 inbound passengers.
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0800Ex-Cotabato bishop at Easter vigil: Light of Christ dispels darkness
Quevedo described the Easter Vigil mass as "the most beautiful liturgical celebration in the whole year" and "the mother of all vigils,” citing St. Augustine, saying that it centered on three core images: darkness, light, and sal...
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0800Advincula on Easter: 'Push back' against forces that bury joy and future
“Easter is a nonviolent battle against hatred and hostility."
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0800Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Apr. 5
Price Tracker lists the latest Metro Manila benchmark prices compiled from available reported figures.
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Ex-SEC officials, staff cleared of ‘unauthorized’ salary increase
Former officials and employees of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will no longer have to return P92 million worth of funds allotted for salary increases, which the Commission on Audit (COA) previously flagged as unauthorized, the Supreme...
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Gatchalian vows to protect girl asking President Marcos for help
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is taking legal and protective actions against a barangay official in Camarines Sur, following allegations of harassment and abuses committed by his two sons against several children, DSWD Secretary Re...
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Servings of rice, pan de sal to get smaller – lawmaker
Filipinos should brace for smaller size pan de sal and smaller servings of rice in eateries as prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene continue to rise, Senior Citizens party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes warned on Thursday.
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speaker renews push for alternative energy sources
With the global oil crisis deepening and highlighting the country’s heavy dependence on imported petroleum products, Speaker Faustino Dy III is renewing his push for alternative and indigenous sources of energy that are readily available in the...
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Chinese research vessel spotted in Philippine Rise
A Chinese research boat was spotted operating illegally in the Philippines’ eastern waters, particularly in the potentially oil- and gas-rich Philippine (Benham) Rise.