Fuel prices in the Philippines are volatile as the Israel-Iran conflict fuels global uncertainty. Major oil companies implemented a staggered pump price increase, with a second wave followed on June 26 and 27. Read more »
After weeks of blackouts that disrupted daily life and led to the declaration of a state of calamity, Siquijor’s power supply has now been restored to full generating capacity, with enough electricity to meet the island’s peak demand. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that all public schools in the Philippines will have free internet access by the end of 2025. Read more »
Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire made a strong statement in his return to the ring, defeating Chile’s Andres Campos via technical decision on Sunday (June 16, Manila time) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Read more »
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is reinforcing its presence in the Philippines with new programs and deeper partnerships aimed at supporting forcibly displaced and stateless populations. Read more »
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has officially approved the creation of a 28-hectare mega ecozone in Sofronio Española, Palawan—marking a significant step forward in the government’s push for regional development. Read more »
