Palace Press Officer Claire Castro (File photo) MANILA — Malacañang on Friday refuted claims that there will be an “energy lockdown” beginning April 20. “Fake news ito (That is fake news),” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a text message to reporters. Castro was reacting to a social media post urging …
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A vessel containing 142,000 barrels or 22.57 liters of diesel procured by the government as seen in a Department of Energy-released image on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (DOE / Sharon Garin / Release) MANILA, Philippines — Philippine-flagged vessels and energy shipments to the Philippines will not be charged to cross …
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A rider fills up his tank ahead of a predicted “big-time” fuel price hike. Domestic oil firms are expected to implement double-digit increases starting Tuesday, potentially pushing diesel prices to a near-historic ₱166 per liter. (Photo by Mark Balmores I MB) Motorists and transport operators are bracing for another double-digit …
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Former president Rodrigo Duterte (PPAB) The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to announce its judgment on the camp of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte’s case challenging the prosecutor over jurisdiction. The chamber will deliver its judgment on April 22 at 7 p.m., Manila time, in …
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A vendor organizes goods at a public market. Economists warn that the Philippines is at high risk of “stagflation,” where the prices of basic goods continue to rise even as the country’s overall economic growth begins to slow down. (Photo by Santi San Juan I MB) Renewed Houthi attacks in …
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The Bangsamoro regional government center is located in Cotabato City, the capital of the autonomous region (Photo courtesy of Philstar.com / John Unson) COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Bangsamoro officials were elated with the high turnout of the registration of voters in the autonomous region in preparation for the first ever …
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Ukrainian municipal workers gather at the site of a recent Russian air attack in front of a damaged residential apartment building in Zaporizhzhia on March 18, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine (AFP / Roman Pilipey) MANILA, Philippines — Before Russian forces blew up the Kakhovka Dam in southern …
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Debris clutters an area of the arrivals extension at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 after a portion of the ceiling collapsed on April 3, 2026 (The Philippine STAR / Rudy Santos via Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — At least seven people were injured during the collapse of a partial …
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Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro (left) with Acting President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. (Photo courtesy of DFA) MANILA – Malacañang on Friday said the Philippines will continue engaging with Myanmar following the election of military leader Min Aung Hlaing, who was elected president through a parliamentary vote. …
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Man rescued from near-drowning incident in Ilocos Norte (File photo: Philippine Coast Guard) More than 2.4 million passengers have passed through various seaports nationwide as of Friday, April 3, even as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported no major surge beyond expectations and kept strict safety measures in place. Data …
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