The Philippine Sandiganbayan has dismissed the government's attempt to forfeit $5 million in alleged unexplained wealth held in Swiss accounts by the parents of Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte stated that the celebration of Eid’l Fitr serves as a reminder and assurance to Filipinos that their sacrifices and contributions to their families and country are valued.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) remains on high alert for the second day of the nationwide transport strike, which continues as the transport group Piston calls for fuel tax deferral amidst rising oil prices.

The Philippine peso has breached the P60 to the dollar mark, serving as a reminder to the Marcos administration that macroeconomic management requires more than temporary solutions and populist measures.

A policy analyst has declared the Philippines to be in a 'state of economic emergency' due to surging fuel prices, urging the government to suspend fuel taxes and consider wealth taxation. This comes as police remain on high alert for a second day of nationwide transport strikes, with groups calling for fuel tax deferral.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced its goal of achieving zero crime during the upcoming Holy Week, emphasizing closer coordination with barangay officials.

The city council of Pagadian City has deferred a proposed increase in tricycle fares, awaiting the release of a P5,000 fuel subsidy for drivers from the national government.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that the northeast monsoon (amihan) is weakening, leading to rising temperatures and more humid weather across the country.

Jeepney drivers in Cebu, Philippines, are experiencing reduced earnings due to increasing fuel costs and have joined a nationwide public transport strike to protest their situation.

A Philippine lawmaker warned that the country's sugar industry has already lost P7.28 billion due to overimportation and could face losses up to P20 billion by June 2026 if the issue is not addressed.

The Philippine Department of Transportation announced a two-month toll discount for public utility vehicles, public utility buses, and freight services on major tollways, starting March 23.

Philippine authorities arrested four individuals and confiscated nearly P2.4-million worth of petroleum products in Albay province, as part of a crackdown on illegal fuel trading.

Pakistan has criticized India at the United Nations, alleging that New Delhi is 'weaponizing water' by unilaterally suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty based on 'baseless' terrorism accusations, posing a threat to Pakistan's agriculture.