The Philippine Coast Guard challenged CCG-3303 inside the country’s EEZ off Occidental Mindoro and shadowed three Chinese navy warships nearby. Read more »
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 »
The IMF backed the Philippines’ LPG and kerosene excise tax suspension but warned against extending the tax break to gasoline amid revenue concerns. 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 »
Former Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez asked the Supreme Court to nullify the Senate’s new impeachment conviction threshold in the Sara Duterte trial. Read more »
ADB and S&P Global Ratings have lowered their economic growth forecasts for the Philippines, citing the prolonged impact of the Middle East crisis, weaker investments, and lingering price pressures. Read more »
