Filipino drag queen Misua, whose real name was Jayson Elvie Ty, passed away on April 2 at the age of 27 while filming the fourth season of 'Drag Race: Philippines'.

Cotabato City in the Philippines is expected to experience a dangerous 42°C heat index on Black Saturday, according to the state weather bureau Pagasa, with 69 other areas also under extreme caution.

A 33-year-old man drowned in the Cagayan River in Lal-lo, Cagayan, Philippines, with his body recovered on Good Friday, April 3.

The municipality of New Lucena in Iloilo province, Philippines, has declared a state of calamity due to the severe economic impact of the global fuel crisis, struggling with soaring fuel prices.

The municipality of Barotac Viejo in Iloilo City, Philippines, marked the 50th edition of its 'Taltal,' a renowned and realistic Lenten reenactment, on Good Friday, April 3.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to distribute P5,000 in financial assistance to over 10,000 public transport drivers in Eastern Visayas, aiming to alleviate the burden of rising fuel prices.

Malacañang has labeled a circulating announcement about an 'energy lockdown' starting in 2026 as fake news, clarifying that no such directive was issued by the Department of Energy.

The Irish Road Haulage Association has declared fuel prices, impacted by the Iran crisis, to be at a "national emergency" level, prompting a meeting with the Minister for Transport to discuss support for hauliers.

MANILA, Philippines — A rockfall event at the southern lower slopes of Mayon Volcano in the province of Albay ignited a bushfire on the night of Maundy Thursday before it ceased this morning,…

The specifics regarding the implementation of gasoline and diesel rationing in Indonesia continue to be elusive, causing uncertainty.

Boat fares for passengers traveling between Caticlan and Boracay Island in the Philippines will increase by P10 starting April 16, as operators aim to offset rising fuel costs.

The Romanian government is set to convene an extraordinary session today to approve an emergency ordinance that will reduce the excise duty on standard diesel by 30 bani/liter and institute a solidarity contribution for oil sector companies.

Paragliding activities have officially reopened in Ambaguio skyridge, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, with local officials and enthusiasts launching the 'Skyridge' take-off site.

Authorities at the Port of Clark in the Philippines intercepted a P30.78 million shipment of ketamine from the Netherlands, which was concealed within a cable spool and declared as 'solar cables'.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has awarded land titles to 24 residents in San Antonio, Zambales, granting them secure ownership and protection from displacement.

Devotees and tourists gathered at Kawa-Kawa Hill and Natural Park in Ligao City, Philippines, to observe the Way of the Cross during the Lenten season. The site is a popular destination in Albay for religious rites.

MANILA, Philippines – While many faithful are taking a pause from the daily grind and reflect on sacrifice of Jesus Christ this Good Friday, motorists are bracing for another round of oil price hikes…

The Cypriot economy experienced a marginal year-on-year decrease in March 2026, indicating a potential slowdown influenced by the ongoing Middle East crisis.

The strategic shockwaves from the US-Israeli conflict on Iran are reportedly causing a crisis of confidence in the US across East Asia, leading to increased militarization in China's backyard.

Motorboat operators in Guimaras, Philippines, are set to increase fares following a series of historic oil price hikes across the country. The Guimaras Island Transport Multipurpose Cooperative announced the impending increases on March 26.

Bangladesh has cut office hours and ordered shops and banks to close early in an effort to manage a deepening fuel crisis across the country.

Morocco's surging tourism industry is placing significant pressure on the country's transport systems, including taxis, ride-hailing services, and airport transfers, making the journey from terminal to hotel a visible pressure point.

Two tourists were rescued in separate maritime incidents in Quezon and Batangas provinces, Philippines, on Good Friday, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

The state weather bureau Pagasa forecasts hot and humid weather across the Philippines on Black Saturday, April 4, with possible localized thunderstorms, especially in Visayas and Mindanao.

MANILA, Philippines — The number of travelers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) this Holy Week has decreased starting Holy Tuesday compared to the daily foot traffic during the same…

Twenty-one people were injured after a police patrol car rolled downhill and struck pedestrians near Kawa-Kawa Hill and Natural Park in Ligao City, Albay, Philippines, on Good Friday.

Many pilgrims in Lucban, Quezon, chose to walk to the Kamay ni Hesus Shrine on Good Friday, April 3, despite rising fuel costs, with an estimated 2.4 million people attending.

The state weather bureau Pagasa announced that warm and humid weather will persist across much of the Philippines on Good Friday, influenced by prevailing easterlies.

United Airlines has raised its checked bag fee by $10, citing climbing fuel prices as the reason for the increase. This adjustment impacts passengers' travel costs.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the Philippines has summoned a driver after a viral video showed him operating his car while standing outside the open door on a public road.

The private school arm of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) in the Philippines has urged the government to implement a standardized minimum wage for private school educators, citing a lack of support.

Viru Keemia Grupp (VKG) has surpassed Enefit Industry to become Estonia's leading oil shale miner in 2025, even as the country's total oil shale extraction has decreased for the third consecutive year.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced the end of the PDP crisis, welcoming former members back to the party. He also affirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party will contest the 2027 general elections.