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Fuel prices to increase further after US strikes Iran—oil firms

June 22, 2025, 3:56 PM

Oil companies warned of possible further increases in pump prices this week after the U.S. initiated air strikes against Iran. “World oil prices could rise...

Japan spots Chinese ships near disputed isles for record 216 straight days

June 22, 2025, 2:21 PM

Tokyo, Japan—Japan spotted Chinese vessels sailing near disputed islets in the East China Sea for a record 216 consecutive days, Tokyo's coast guard said Sunday. The...

House members welcome Ombudsman’s probe on VP

June 22, 2025, 12:48 PM

Members of the lower chamber on Sunday welcomed the “extraordinarily prompt" action of the Office of the Ombudsman to initiate a preliminary investigation into...

‘Sara is scared,’ De Lima says on strategic efforts to delay impeachment trial

June 22, 2025, 12:06 PM

Incoming Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima believes Vice President Sara Duterte is “scared” of a full-blown impeachment trial, and of all of...

Port call

June 22, 2025, 12:50 AM

PH sets Alert Level 3 in war-torn Iran, Israel

June 22, 2025, 12:40 AM

DFA says Pinoys in Tel Aviv prefer to stay despite tensions The Department of Foreign Affairs on Saturday advised Filipinos in Israel and Iran as...

Japan-US-PH coast guards simulate crisis

June 22, 2025, 12:30 AM

Helicopters buzzed in the shadow of a smoldering volcano and boats rescued dummies from the sea this week in a show of maritime unity...

DOE to discuss staggered price hike, discounts for PUVs Monday

June 22, 2025, 12:20 AM

The Department of Energy will meet with oil firms on Monday to discuss a possible staggered implementation of next week’s major oil price hike,...

Ombudsman asks House: Why give copy of panel report on VP?

June 22, 2025, 12:10 AM

Ombudsman Samuel Martires questioned the House of Representatives for giving the body a copy of its report on the allegations against Vice President Sara...

PBBM on impeachment, legacy, WPS

June 22, 2025, 12:00 AM

‘I choose not to interfere in VP trial’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he is focused on attending to the needs of the country and...

BI agents nab Pakistani illegally staying in PH

June 21, 2025, 11:30 PM

PAGADIAN CITY—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a Pakistani national for illegally staying in the Philippines, following intelligence reports about his unauthorized presence in...

Hyundai Truck and Bus PH Recognized for Asia Pacific Sales Excellence

June 21, 2025, 8:40 PM

Bali, Indonesia – Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai commercial vehicles in the Philippines, has received the prestigious CV Sales...

Philippines-Japan space collaboration to boost disaster response, agriculture

June 21, 2025, 4:10 PM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday announced a new collaboration between the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

Marcos says impeachment is Congress’ job: ‘I’m focused on transport, rice’

June 21, 2025, 2:59 PM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. distanced himself from the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the process belongs entirely to the House...

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