Photo courtesy of House of Representatives of the Philippines/Facebook. The House of Representatives of the Philippines continued work on urgent economic concerns even as it took up impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Wednesday. Luistro, who chairs the House Committee on Justice, said lawmakers were mindful of the…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it had stepped up security measures around key energy installations following the energy emergency declared by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.. PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the police force had prioritized the protection of critical energy infrastructure while ensuring peace and order across affected areas. He said more…
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte held a press conference at OVP Central Office, Mandaluyong City on Feb. 18, 2026. In the same briefing, she announced her presidential bid for 2028. Screen grabbed from Inday Sara Duterte livestream. Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday skipped the initial hearing of the House Committee on Justice on the impeachment…
BBM Vlog on Feb. 1, 2026. Screen grabbed from Pres. Bongbong Marcos Jr’s video/Facebook. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday that ferry and bus operators had agreed to keep ticket prices unchanged during the Holy Week travel period despite rising fuel costs. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg, Marcos said authorities had been working…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said more than 15,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes still need to be delivered to their intended recipients after shipments from key ports were completed. The agency reported that all remaining boxes from the Ports of Manila and Davao had already been processed for shipment. The update came as the BOC and…
Kanlaon Volcano. Photo courtesy of Phivolcs. Ash emissions from Kanlaon Volcano continued on Monday and Tuesday, but these did not prompt authorities to raise its alert status, an official from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Monitoring data showed 12 ash emission events on Monday and four more on Tuesday. Despite this…
When Filipinos shop for their homes, they often spend hours comparing gadgets, appliances, and entertainment systems. But when it comes to the bed—where people spend nearly a third of their lives—the decision is too often rushed and postponed until replacement becomes unavoidable. For sleep experts, that mindset needs to change. A well-designed mattress is more…
Motorists queue up at a fuel station in Quezon City Monday night (March 23, 2026) ahead of the scheduled increase of fuel products Tuesday (March 24). Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said domestic fuel supply remains adequate until mid-May, and assured the public that the government is already in talks with its counterparts in countries that…
News quoting US President Donald Trump about a possible delay in potential attacks on Iran’s power plants lifts investors’ sentiment and buoys the Philippine Stock Exchange index on Tuesday (March 24, 2026). This also benefited the peso, which improved to the 59-level after closing at the 60-level in the past two sessions. (PNA file photo) Philippine…
The Philippines’ booth at ITB Berlin 2026 drew strong engagement from international buyers and trade visitors, serving as a dynamic hub for business meetings and destination showcases at the world’s largest travel trade fair. The Philippines made a strong impression at ITB Berlin 2026, generating more than P925 million in preliminary sales leads as it…