President Marcos briefly laughed and declined to comment after Vice President Sara Duterte accused his administration of seeking to prevent the 2028 elections. Read more »
Jeepney fares increased on Sept. 28 as Manibela began a three-day strike over rising fuel prices, with PISTON set to strike on Sept. 29–30. Read more »
Electricity consumers may soon get some relief on their power bills after the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) removed the 12% value-added tax (VAT) on allowable system loss charges. Read more »
Clearer traffic information and accessible alternate routes are being prioritized by the LTFRB following the recent flooding that submerged portions of NLEX in San Simon, Pampanga. Read more »
Public sentiment toward the country’s two legislative chambers moved in opposite directions in the second quarter of 2026. Trust and satisfaction in the Senate declined, while the House of Representatives recorded modest gains. Read more »
A large share of Filipino senior citizens may be financially vulnerable even when they are not officially classified as poor, according to research presented at a recent social protection policy forum. Read more »
