Philippines
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Vice Ganda Backs FEU Lady Tamaraws Amid UAAP Season 88 Push
Television host and Far Eastern University alumna Vice Ganda made a high-profile appearance at the UAAP Season 88 volleyball match to boost team morale.
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Transport Strike Forces Laguna and Albay to Suspend In-Person
A nationwide transport strike on March 26-27 leads Laguna and Albay to suspend face-to-face classes, shifting to online learning amid soaring fuel prices.
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Philippines grants Marcos power to suspend fuel excise tax
President Marcos Jr. signed a law allowing suspension or reduction of fuel excise taxes to control inflation amid global oil price shocks.
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Marcos Declares Energy Emergency as Fuel Stocks Hit 45-Day Limit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a national energy emergency in the Philippines, granting the government sweeping procurement powers as fuel stocks dwindle to 45 days amid the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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Philippines Declares Energy Emergency as Strait of Hormuz Closes
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a national energy emergency in the Philippines following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering new government powers to secure fuel supplies.
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Nationwide Fuel Subsidy Rollout: What Drivers Need to Know
The Philippine government has launched a P2.5 billion fuel subsidy program for over 245,000 drivers amid rising costs, with local verification efforts underway in Bacolod City.
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AirAsia Philippines Faces Final Deadline Amid Mounting Debt
AirAsia Philippines faces a non-negotiable five-day deadline to settle nearly P1 billion in unpaid dues as the airline simultaneously pursues international expansion.
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Iloilo Transport Strike Paralyzes Routes as Fuel Costs Surge
A massive transport strike in Iloilo City has forced the suspension of classes and triggered emergency government free-ride services as over 1,700 jeepneys halt operations.
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Major Philippine Transport Groups Call ‘Transport Holiday’ Monday
Major transport organizations have declared a ‘transport holiday’ for Monday, March 23, in protest of record-high fuel prices as the Philippines grapples with energy supply disruptions.
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Philippines Issues 30-Day Ultimatum to Roblox Over Safety
The Philippine Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has demanded immediate improvements to Roblox’s safety protocols, threatening a nationwide ban if the platform fails to comply within 30 days.
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Kanlaon Volcano issues ashfall warnings after new eruptions
Authorities in Negros have issued ashfall warnings as Kanlaon Volcano recorded multiple explosive eruptions, keeping the region on high alert for further activity.
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Philippines Fuel Crisis: Diesel Prices Poised to Hit P130
As Middle East conflict disruptions tighten global supply, Philippine motorists face a potential surge in diesel prices to P130 per liter next week.
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Netflix PH Taps Local Stars for ‘One Piece’ Challenge
Mika Salamanca, David Licauco, and SB19 members join forces in a new Netflix Philippines campaign promoting the second season of the live-action One Piece series.
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Christina Frasco Leaves DOT Role for Presidential Advisory Post
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed former Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities, ending her tenure at the Department of Tourism.
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Enrique Razon Claims Top Spot as Philippine Billionaire Rankings Shift
Enrique Razon Jr. has surpassed Manuel Villar as the wealthiest person in the Philippines, according to the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List, amid a significant reshuffling of local wealth.