MANILA – The Philippines and China are set to resume and convene their bilateral talks on the South China Sea in Quangzhou, Fujian in China, on March 28, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Friday. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Leo Herrera-Lim said the two sides are currently hammering out the agenda that would
Read More »Daily Gospel, March 28, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for March 28, 2026, which is the Saturday of the Fifth week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 27, 2026 Daily Gospel, March 26, 2026 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 11, 45-56. Many of the Jews who had come to Mary and seen what Jesus had
Read More »DTI: No price freeze amid declaration of national energy emergency
MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday clarified that no price freeze is currently in effect despite Malacañang’s declaration of a national energy emergency. In a statement, the DTI said the supply and prices of basic and prime commodities remain stable following the issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 110, which aims
Read More »Vince Paras to fight in Kyrgystan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Vince Paras will add spice to a major boxing event that also features a regional title showdown between fellow Filipino John Riel Casimero and Luis Nery from April 17 to 19, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Paras will headline the final day of the event on April 19,
Read More »Lawyers seek to stop impeachment hearings vs Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — A group of lawyers led by Israelito Torreon asked the Supreme Court on Friday to declare as unconstitutional the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives. In a 186-page petition, Torreon and lawyers Victor Rodriguez, Martin Delgra III, Jimmy Bondoc, Raul Lambino, Luna Acosta-Manlitoc and four others
Read More »Raps filed over fuel hoarding, profiteering
MANILA, Philippines — After the national emergency President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared on Wednesday, the Philippine National Police has begun filing criminal cases for hoarding and profiteering amid the expected oil supply crisis driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The PNP released data at a press briefing in Camp Crame, showing at
Read More »Marcos: Crude oil supply good till end of June
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday assured the nation that the government had secured a sufficient supply of crude oil until the end of June, plus up to 45 days’ worth of various other fuel products. The president said the Philippines, a petroleum importer, has been exploring alternative fuel sources from other
Read More »Boosted Malampaya supply welcomed amid oil crisis
MANILA, Philippines — The promise of additional natural gas from new Malampaya wells could help shield the Philippines from the volatility of the global oil market, as currently seen in the Middle East crisis, analysts said on Friday. Juan Paolo Colet, managing director at investment bank China Bank Capital Corp., said the development of a
Read More »Malls reducing store hours to help save energy
MANILA, Philippines — Major shopping malls are reducing their business hours starting next Monday as their way of contributing to power conservation efforts following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a national energy emergency on March 24. Beginning March 30, weekday store hours at SM Supermalls will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., while
Read More »Eastern Visayas farmers, fishers get fuel access boost
TACLOBAN CITY — Small-scale farmers and municipal fisherfolk in Eastern Visayas can now purchase diesel and gasoline using portable containers, such as jerry cans or drums, provided the fuel is used for legitimate livelihood activities. The move comes under a joint initiative by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The
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