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May 2026 Fuel Prices Announced Amid Rising Costs
PoliticsTimes of Indiainquirer1h ago2 sources

May 2026 Fuel Prices Announced Amid Rising Costs

Several countries announced their fuel prices for May 2026, with the UAE reporting jumps of up to 10%. A survey in the Philippines indicated that four out of ten Filipinos are struggling due to the recent fuel price shock.

Dagupan City Records 44ºC Heat Index
Worldinquirer11h ago

Dagupan City Records 44ºC Heat Index

Dagupan City in Pangasinan, Philippines, experienced a peak heat index of 44ºC on Wednesday, April 29, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

BARMM Launches Child and Family Protection System
Politicsinquirer13h ago

BARMM Launches Child and Family Protection System

The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has launched a new system to improve the delivery of social services and strengthen child and family protection.

Dangerous Heat Index Alerts Issued Across Philippines and Malaysia
Environmentinquirerphilstarstar-malaysia1d ago3 sources

Dangerous Heat Index Alerts Issued Across Philippines and Malaysia

Multiple areas across the Philippines and Malaysia are under "danger" heat index alerts, with forecasts indicating extreme temperatures and some regions already experiencing peaks as high as 45ºC. Authorities have issued warnings as the dangerous heat persists.

AFP Chief Brawner Bids Farewell to Western Mindanao Command
Politicsinquirer1d ago

AFP Chief Brawner Bids Farewell to Western Mindanao Command

General Romeo Brawner Jr. made his final visit to the Western Mindanao Command as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, marking his farewell from the post. During his tenure, he addressed various security concerns, including the Daulah Islamiyah terrorists in Lanao del Sur and the New People's Army recruitment.

Zaldy Co Seeks Asylum in France, Out of Czech Custody
Worldindian-expressseeking-alphaRappler+3inquirerphilstarzerohedge1d ago6 sources

Zaldy Co Seeks Asylum in France, Out of Czech Custody

Zaldy Co, a figure reportedly involved in a high-profile case, is seeking political asylum in France. The Philippine Department of Justice confirmed that he is no longer under Czech custody.

Philippines Faces Extreme Heat, El Niño Preparations Underway
Businessinquirer1d ago

Philippines Faces Extreme Heat, El Niño Preparations Underway

The Philippines is experiencing extreme heat, leading to dried-up rice fields in Cotabato, while the weather bureau forecasts continued hot and humid conditions with chances of rain. Authorities are ramping up El Niño preparations, especially in Western Visayas, to mitigate its effects.

Philippines Records "Danger" Heat Index Levels
Healthinquirer1d ago

Philippines Records "Danger" Heat Index Levels

Multiple areas across the Philippines, including Cavite City, Puerto Princesa, and Dagupan, are experiencing "danger" level heat indexes, with temperatures soaring between 42°C and 46°C. Authorities have issued alerts as the extreme heat continues to affect various regions.

Philippines Prepares for El Niño Onslaught
Worldinquirerjust now

Philippines Prepares for El Niño Onslaught

Local government units in the Soccsksargen region of the Philippines have been warned by the Office of Civil Defense to brace for a possible "super" El Niño phenomenon expected to hit the country starting June.

Philippines Aid Delayed by 'Ghost' Beneficiary Discovery
Politicsinquirer4h ago

Philippines Aid Delayed by 'Ghost' Beneficiary Discovery

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Philippines identified numerous "ghost" drivers and riders on beneficiary lists for a P5,000 aid program. This discovery of fraudulent entries has caused a significant delay in the release of the financial assistance.

Supreme Court Defines 'Forthwith' in Impeachment Trials
PoliticsRapplerinquirerphilstar5h ago3 sources

Supreme Court Defines 'Forthwith' in Impeachment Trials

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling defining the term 'forthwith' in impeachment proceedings. The court clarified that 'forthwith' means within a 'reasonable time,' granting the Senate discretion over the trial's timing.

Metro Manila Nitrogen Dioxide Levels Drop Below Pre-Fire Levels
Healthinquirer15h ago

Metro Manila Nitrogen Dioxide Levels Drop Below Pre-Fire Levels

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) reported that nitrogen dioxide levels in Metro Manila have fallen below those recorded before the Navotas City landfill fire on April 10. The decline coincided with reported "si" (likely referring to "smog" or "smoke" dissipating).

AMLC Confirms Another Sara Duterte Transaction
Financeinquirer23h ago

AMLC Confirms Another Sara Duterte Transaction

Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro announced that the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) confirmed another transaction of Vice President Sara Duterte, as previously alleged by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV.

Workplace Burnout and Psychosocial Risks: ILO Warns of 840,000 Deaths
Businessnewsbeastinquirer1d ago2 sources

Workplace Burnout and Psychosocial Risks: ILO Warns of 840,000 Deaths

The International Labor Organization (ILO) and health experts are raising alarms about psychosocial risks in the workplace, including burnout, which they link to 840,000 deaths annually worldwide. They are advocating for new measures to curb these dangers and improve worker well-being.

Two Wounded in Quezon City Road Shooting
Worldinquirer1d ago

Two Wounded in Quezon City Road Shooting

Two individuals were shot and wounded by motorcycle-riding suspects along Timog Avenue in Quezon City on Tuesday afternoon. Police found one victim on the road and another inside a car.

Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Faces Tax Evasion Charges
PoliticsSCMPRapplerinquirer+1philstar1d ago4 sources

Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Faces Tax Evasion Charges

The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed a tax evasion complaint against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, his wife, and an associate. Roque claims the case is politically motivated, intended to harass allies of former President Duterte.

April 2026 Electrical Engineer Licensure Exam Results Released
WorldRappler1d ago

April 2026 Electrical Engineer Licensure Exam Results Released

The results for the April 2026 Registered Electrical Engineers and Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examination have been released. Additionally, the outcomes of the Technical Evaluation for Upgrading as Professional Electrical Engineers are now available.

Eastern Visayas Seniors Receive Q1 Pension
Politicsinquirer1d ago

Eastern Visayas Seniors Receive Q1 Pension

Over 67,000 indigent senior citizens in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, have received their first-quarter social pension for the year, as part of government support for vulnerable elderly residents.

NTF-Elcac Respects Proposed House Inquiry into Toboso Clash
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NTF-Elcac Respects Proposed House Inquiry into Toboso Clash

A ranking official of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) stated the body respects the proposed House inquiry into the April 19 clash in Toboso, Occidental Mindoro, emphasizing the need to prevent civilians from being drawn into insurgency.

Red tide warning up in 2 Pangasinan towns
Healthinquirerjust now

Red tide warning up in 2 Pangasinan towns

BOLINAO, Pangasinan – The coastal waters of the island town of Anda and this town in Pangasinan province remain positive for red tide toxin (paralytic shellfish poison), and shellfish here are not…

Philippine Customs Sells Seized Luxury Vehicles for P102M
Businessinquirer4h ago

Philippine Customs Sells Seized Luxury Vehicles for P102M

The Philippine Bureau of Customs has collected over P80.3 million from the sale of five seized luxury vehicles, including four owned by private contractors Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and his wife, Sarah. The total revenue from these sales reached P102 million.

Philippine Tourism Chief Advocates for System-Wide Strategy
Worldphilstar5h ago

Philippine Tourism Chief Advocates for System-Wide Strategy

Newly appointed Philippine Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay has called for a coordinated, system-wide approach to strengthen the tourism industry, emphasizing that it should be treated as an interconnected system rather than a standalone sector.

Multiple Investigations Launched or Sought in Philippines
Politicsinquirer13h ago

Multiple Investigations Launched or Sought in Philippines

Philippine authorities and officials are initiating or calling for several investigations into various issues. These include the Bureau of Customs turning over cars for a tax probe, a representative seeking an inquiry into a Negros Occidental clash, and a call for a full-scale probe into a specific network.

Philippines Signs Implementing Rules for Labor Education Act
Politicsinquirer15h ago

Philippines Signs Implementing Rules for Labor Education Act

The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Labor Education Act have finally been signed, nearly five years after its enactment. This integration will bring labor education into the curriculum of colleges and universities across the Philippines.

Duterte Tax Records Box Passed to Senate Unopened
inquirerphilstar19h ago2 sources

Duterte Tax Records Box Passed to Senate Unopened

A House panel in the Philippines decided not to open a sealed box containing former President Duterte's tax records, a move described as 'saddening' by some groups. The panel instead passed the sealed documents to the Senate for review.

Philippine Senate Grills DICT Over eGov Outage
TechnologyRappler21h ago

Philippine Senate Grills DICT Over eGov Outage

The Philippine Senate questioned the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) regarding a recent eGov outage, attributing it to a user surge and under-resourced backend, with DICT citing unreleased 2025 funds.

ICC Forms Trial Chamber for Ex-President Duterte Case
Worldphilstar1d ago

ICC Forms Trial Chamber for Ex-President Duterte Case

The International Criminal Court has established a trial chamber and appointed three judges to preside over the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. This development marks a significant step forward in the legal proceedings concerning his alleged crimes.

Philippines Sees Oil Price Rollbacks
Worldinquirer2d ago

Philippines Sees Oil Price Rollbacks

Oil companies in the Philippines are implementing another round of price rollbacks, providing relief to motorists as diesel prices continue a downward trend.