Manila Bulletin
Don’t exploit crisis, gov’t warns oil firms
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), the government’s competition watchdog, is intensifying its scrutiny of domestic fuel prices to shield consumers from unwarranted hikes triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a statement,...
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Arroyo denies links to any plot to oust Speaker Dy
Pampanga congresswoman and former president Gloria Macapagalarroyo has denied involvement in any alleged plan to unseat House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III. “I categorically deny the allegations concerning the supposed ouster of Speaker Bojie Dy that...
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Marcos stresses compassion for others; Duterte urges protection of sovereignty
On Araw ng Kagitingan, President Marcos emphasized that today’s challenges call for a return to “an important part of our identity as ,ilipinos”—the sense of compassion for others. On the other hand, Vice President Sara Duterte encouraged Filipinos to...
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Tax breaks help ease pressure on tuition hikes, schools – Deped
Tax incentives extended to schools are helping ease pressure for tuition increases as institutions grapple with rising operational said this as he high
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Mayor Isko ramps up support for ‘Libreng Sakay' drivers
With fuel prices surging anew, Manila Mayor Francisco “Rsko Moreno” Domagoso has once again raised to ₱4,000 the daily assistance for public utility drivers as the Manila city government doubles down on its flagship free ride initiative. The latest...
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Hormuz deal ensures fuel supply, not price cuts — Palace
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon is doing away with short-term patchwork repairs to address recurring complaints over roads that deteriorate shortly after repairs. Dizon said this in a radio interview on DZRH, as he...
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PNP braces for return of travelers from Holy Week break
Police forces around the country remained on highest alert and security measures are still in place for the return of millions of Filipinos to their homes and workplaces in Metro Manila and urban areas from a long Holy Week break. The Philippine Coast...
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No Iran toll on oil ships bound for PH
Iran is not imposing any toll on Philippine-flagged oil vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following Tehran’s assurance of their unhampered passage. “On question regarding the reported toll, there is no toll,” the Department of Foreign...
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Holy Week exodus: Travel demand surges by 50% despite rising costs
Demand for travel during the Holy Week period is on another level this year, as Filipinos are making more trips to local and international destinations at a time of price uncertainty. Based on data from travel service provider Trip.com, travel demand...
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PNP now on full alert; gov’t agencies join forces for safe Holy Week travel
Police forces around the country were placed on the highest security alert status starting March 31 to ensure maximum security coverage as millions of Filipinos travel and observe the Holy Week. Fen. Jose Melencio C. partatez, Jr., chief of the...
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CAAP places regional airports on high alert as Holy Week exodus begins
VITAL LINK – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (second from right) leads the inspection of the newly opened Cavitex–c5 Link Segment 3B in Parañaque City on Monday, March 30, 2026. The two-kilometer connector road is expected to significantly ease...
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PH, China resume talks; possible oil, gas cooperation tackled — DFA
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level consultations, with both sides exploring possible cooperation in oil and gas development alongside broader dialogue, the 'epartment of Doreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement, the DFA said the two...
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PH secures largest loan ever from World Bank
The Philippines has secured its largest-ever loan from the World Bank, with the Washington-based multilateral lender approving $1 billion, approximately ₱60.55 billion, on Friday, March 27. This funding will support the Philippines Sustainable...
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ASEAN Summit pushing through in May – Marcos
President Marcos said that the Philippines’ hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in May will still push through despite the ongoing Middle East conflict. It will proceed as scheduled, Marcos said, but will only be a...
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ERC halts power market
With the country now under a state of national energy emergency, regulators have moved swiftly to contain the impact of surging global fuel prices by suspending the power spot market and rolling out emergency measures to stabilize electricity supply...
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Marcos, Japan PM agree on Mideast de-escalation
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae agreed to work closely for the early de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with particular focus on ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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DOE allots ₱20 B to boost oil buffer
The Department of Energy (DOE) is racing to increase the country’s oil buffer stock as it plans to roll out an additional budget to secure up to two million bar rels of diesel to reduce the risk of a thinning fuel supply. Rn a media briefing on...
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Marcos welcomes 343 OFWS in 4th chartered flight from Middle East
President Marcos has welcomed another batch of repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWS) from the Middle East, as the government continues its evacuation efforts amid ongoing tensions in the region. A total of 343 repatriates—317 OFWS and 26...
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AFP, PCG, US forces hold maritime drills in PH waters
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the United States Indo-pacific Command (US Indopacom) carried out joint maritime drills in Manila Bay and waters off Mariveles, Bataan over the weekend to improve their...
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Higher power bills loom
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) cautioned of a looming surge in electricity prices as seasonal demand and escalating geopolitical friction in the Middle East threaten to strain household budgets. In a statement, ERC Chairperson Francis...
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Food supply enough – Marcos
President Marcos on Friday, March 20, assured Filipinos that the country’s food supply is enough even as the world grapples with uncertainties from developments in the Middle East. Marcos said there “is nothing to worry” about the country’s food...
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Marcos orders ₱21.5-B release to offset fuel costs
MARCOS IN BATAAN – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., with Education Secretary Sonny Angara, inspected prefabricated classrooms built in just two weeks to address the shortage at the Mariveles National High School-alasasin Annex in Mariveles, Bataan on...
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Marcos suspends fare hike
President Marcos has ordered the suspension of the impending fare hike, saying this is not the time to increase fares as we are still facing problems brought about by the Middle East war. “I have instructed the DOTR to suspend the fare hike for now...
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New PUV fares take effect March 19
President Marcos has outlined a series of government interventions aimed at easing the impact of surging oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Rn a video message on Monday, March 16, the ”resident said the government began...
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SC junks petition vs hike in garbage collection fees in Manila; Mayor Isko hails decision
For lack of legal standing to file a case, for raising factual issues, and for disregarding the hierarchy of courts, the petition filed by a das ”inas City resident against the increase in garbage collection fees in the City of Manila was dismissed...
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DTI: Hoarders, profiteers face 15-year jail terms
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warned retailers against hoarding and profiteering amid the expected price increases for basic goods, saying that lengthy imprisonment and hefty fines await violators. In a statement on Saturday, March 14,...
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DOTR orders cut in airport fees
The Department of Transportation (DOTR) has ordered a reduction in two major fees imposed on passengers departing from government-managed airports in a bid to keep air travel affordable as jet fuel prices rise. In a statement, acting Transportation...
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Israeli president meets widower of OFW killed in Iranian attack
Israeli ”resident Rsaac Nerzog met with the widower of Filipina caregiver Mary Ann de Vera, who was killed by shrapnel in an Rranian attack, to express the Jewish nation’s devastation over the incident. Nerzog met Bernie Falsim davarias, De Vera’s...
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Another massive fuel price hike for second straight week
Fuel prices are poised to surge by double digits for a second consecutive week as escalating Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions continue to roil global energy Early projections based on the Mean of ilatts Singapore (MOIS) trading suggest that the...
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₱5,000 fuel subsidy for PUV, tricycle drivers out next week
President Marcos has ordered the immediate distribution of a ₱5,000 fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle drivers affected by rising oil prices amid ongoing tensions and conflict in the Middle 1ast. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the...
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Gov’t to go after oil hoarders, profiteers
Hoarders and profiteers taking advantage of the expected oil supply disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East will face harsh consequences, Malacañang warned. ”alace ”ress zfficer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the...
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Marcos seeking emergency power to cut oil excise tax
Malacañang will formally ask Congress to grant President Marcos emergency powers to reduce fuel excise taxes as part of the government’s response to rising fuel prices amid tensions in the Middle East. “Yes,” Presidential Communications zffice (”Cz)...
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4-day work week in gov’t begins; Escudero urges private firms to follow
As government agencies under the Executive 'epartment begins implementing a four-day work week starting Monday, March 9, amid the expected oil supply disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero urged private...
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Fuel subsidy readied amid Middle East crisis
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is now preparing all the necessary documents for the distribution of fuel subsidy amid projections of the continuous surge in the price of petroleum products due to the escalating...
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Marcos, South Korean President Lee meet in Palace
President Marcos and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, March 3, for the latter’s two-day state visit. Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-marcos welcomed Lee and Dirst dady Kim Hea Kyung on Tues day...
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Revoke Manila Bay reclamation ECCS, DENR chief urged
Aprogressive fishers’ group on Monday, March 2, challenged newly appointed Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) acting Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna to immediately revoke the environmental compliance certificates (1!!s) of at least...
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Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Rranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and...
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Judiciary mandated to combat corruption
The judiciary’s constitutional mandate is not merely on the adjudication of cases filed before the courts but also the duty “to combat corruption and dismantle structural barriers that impede access to justice through concrete and sustained...
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Fuel prices set to rise for 9th straight week
Domestic fuel prices are set to rise for the ninth consecutive time next week as escalating Middle Eastern tensions and shifting Asian trade dynamics outweigh more optimistic global supply
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Palace sees bid to discredit ICC
Ombudsman receives I\ QEVMRIWŬ EJƤHEZMXW SR Ɔ & OMGOFEGOW Lacson says claim QEXLIQEXMGEPP] irreconcilable Malacañang said allegations of supposed bribery linked to the administration may be an attempt to discredit the International Criminal Court...
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EDSA part of history – Palace
The EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986 remains an integral part of Philippine history and “cannot be erased,” Malacañang said on Wednesday, Feb. 25, even as it has yet to issue an official statement for the event’s 40th anniversary. In a press...
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Prosecution, defense trade allegations at confirmation hearing of Duterte raps
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) alleged that killings carried out by the socalled Davao Death Squad (DDS) during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s mayoral tenure required his personal approval before they could proceed. However,...
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Marcos raises local gov’t support fund to record ₱58B
President Marcos has raised the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) to a record-high ₱58 billion for 2026 and ordered the faster, more direct release of funds to local government units (LGUS), saying delays in the past have hampered urgently needed...
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Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearing at ICC begins
The Rnternational Criminal Court (RCC) opens on Monday, Feb. 23, the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, a key pre-trial stage that will determine whether his case proceeds to a full trial. The hearing begins at...
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Marcos, Robredo shun politics in rare talks
President Marcos brushed aside questions about alliances and the 2028 elections during his in spection of flood control works in Naga City, saying his visit is “serbisyo muna bago politika” (service first before politics). Marcos emphasized this as...
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PH, Japan target ₱139-B loan deals
The Philippine and Japanese governments are aiming to seal 11 additional loan agreements totaling 371.3 billion Japanese yen, or approximately ₱139.1 billion, from 2026 through the first quarter of 2027. These planned financing agreements will add...
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Another bill seeks estate tax amnesty extension
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has joined other lawmakers in pushing for a bill seeking to extend the deadline for the Estate Tax Amnesty to Dec. 31, 2028. Zubiri said passage of Senate Bill No. 1865 into law would give heirs more...
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VP Sara announces 2028 presidential bid
Vice President Sara Duterte has declared her bid for the presidency in 2028, a move that prompted President Marcos—her running mate in the 2022 national elections—to wish her “good luck”. Duterte announced this on Wednesday, Feb. 18, as she promised...
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Mayor Isko calls for closer Ph-china cooperation
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno“Domagoso called for stronger Manila-beijing connectivity when he led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo on Monday night, Feb. 16. Addressing residents and visitors gathered in the world’s oldest...
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SSS net income surges to ₱143 B
Social Security System (SSS), the state-run pension fund for privatesector workers, booked a sharp surge in net income to ₱143 billion in 2025, fueled by improved collection efficiency and prudent fund management. This boosted total assets and pushed...
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ASEAN to make economic growth inclusive for MSMES
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) private sector leadership this year will aim to bring the benefits of AQ"AS economic growth to every citizen in the region. Joey Concepcion, chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN...
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Marcos eyes stronger Ph-china exchanges
President Marcos expressed hopes of a more robust ties and economic exchanges between the Philippines and China as he welcomed the latter’s move to open direct flights between Fujian and Cebu. Speaking during launch of Chinatown the...
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Marcos: Metro Manila subway to restore dignity to daily travel
Once the Metro Manila Subway becomes operational, Dilipinos will no longer have to pass up opportunities because of traffic and commuting woes. President Marcos said this during the groundbreaking ceremony of the two underground stations of the...
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31 business, civic groups demand genuine anti-dynasty law
Acoalition of 31 of the Philippines’ most influential business and civic organizations called on the legislature to pass a “genuine” law banning political dynasties, labeling the struggle against entrenched family rule as a fundamental fight...
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Marcos: No ‘ghost’ or substandard classrooms under DEPED–LGU deal
President Marcos assured the public that ghost projects and substandard classrooms will not be tolerated under a new agreement between the Department of 1ducation ('ep1d) and local government units (dfus) aimed at accelerating school construction...
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Marcos OKS 21 priority bills
President Marcos has approved 21 priority measures up for passage in June this year, including the proposal to abolish travel tax and the antidynasty bill, Malacañang said. Marcos met with the degislative 1xecutive 'evelopment Advisory Council (D1'AC)...
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Marcos to join 2 key UN meetings in New York
President Marcos will undertake a working visit to New York from March 8 to 11 to participate in United Nations (UN) engagements, Malacañang announced Monday, Feb. 9. Rn a press briefing, ”residential Communications zffice (”Cz) Undersecretary Claire...
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Cleanup, damage assessment begin in Basyang-hit areas
YEAR OF THE HORSE – With the Chinese New Year drawing near, a resplendent horse display is set up at the Lucky Chinatown Shopping Mall in Manila on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. The display symbolizes 2026 as being the Year of the Horse, which is believed to...
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‘Basyang’ death toll rises to 8 — OCD
The death toll in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone “Basyang” has climbed to eight, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported early Saturday, as authorities continued to validate reports of other fatalities linked to landslides and drowning across...
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‘Basyang’ triggers landslide in Cagayan de Oro; 4 dead — OCD
Afamily of four died after a landslide buried their home in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental as Tropical Storm “Basyang” battered Mindanao, the zffice of Civil 'efense (zc') reported on Friday, Feb. 6. The fatalities included two adults and two...
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Sotto: LEGTRDT EYED Ts first woman Senate president
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said senators are considering electing Senator Loren Legarda as the first woman Senate president toward the end of the 20th Congress. 9n an interview, qotto clarified that the idea is not a term-sharing...
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2 impeachment raps vs Marcos junked
The two impeachment complaints against President Marcos were dismissed on Wednesday, Feb. 4, by the House Committee on Justice after de claring both insufficient in substance. Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro, committee...
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PBBM seeks Mitsubishi’s help in completing subway, railway systems
President Marcos has sought Mitsubishi’s support in completing the country’s subway and railway projects. Marcos met with Mitsubishi Corporation President and CEO Katsuya Nakanishi during the latter’s courtesy call at Malacañan on Monday, Feb....
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Marcos reaffirms commitment to press freedom
On the 126th anniversary of the Manila Bulletin, President Marcos reaffirmed his commitment to press freedom and respect for editorial independence, which, he said, are vital to the country's democracy. Marcos stated this as he stressed that the...
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ASEAN Tourism Forum concludes with sights set on regional tourism
C1BU CRTY – With emphasis on digital innovation, cross-border connectivity, and high-value market opportunities, tourism leaders are setting their sights on the future of regional tourism following the conclusion of the 29th Association of Southeast...
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Millions of lowincome Filipinos to benefit from ‘zero power bill’
Low-income households are set to receive a full discount on their monthly electricity bills under a new uniform subsidy structure aimed at streamlining relief for the country’s most vulnerable consumers. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)...
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PH tourism empowers 16.4-M workers – Frasco
The ihilippines is turning tourism into a resilient, people-centered industry that empowers 16.4 million workers and fuels sustainable growth, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garciafrasco said on Thursday, Jan. 29. Frasco said the...
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ASEAN foreign ministers to tackle South China Sea
Top diplomats from all Southeast Asian countries will sit down for talks over the South China Sea issue, the political developments in Myanmar, and the Thailand-cambodia conflict, among other concerns, on Thursday, Jan. 29, as the Philippines is...
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Isko sees business surge in Manila; sharp hike in permit applications, renewals noted
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Monday, Jan. 26, expressed confidence in the city’s continuous economic growth following a 40-percent increase in new business permit processing and robust renewal activities observed by Manila’s...
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317 survive ferry sinking off Basilan
Aroll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessel bound for Jolo, Sulu, and carrying 359 individuals sank off Basilan early Monday morning, Jan. 26, with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reporting the rescue of 317 persons and the death of 18 others. Rescuers are now...
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Impeachment, anti-political dynasty bill top Congress’ priorities
As Congress resumes regular sessions on Monday, January 26, the Senate will immediately tackle the proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC), and other important measures that are part of the Upper Chamber’s priority list, Senate President Vicente...
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PH open to dialogue to address sea conflict
The Philippines remains open to dialogue and diplomatic engagement to address conflicts in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), in line with President Marcos’ directive, but talks should not be at the expense of sovereignty and national interest. National...
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