The Philippines is exploring a long-term energy partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that could strengthen the country's oil supply security and reduce its exposure to sudden movements in global fuel prices. Read more »
Senator Chiz Escudero filed bills seeking real property tax exemptions for residential condo and subdivision common areas and easier redevelopment of aging condominium towers. Read more »
The Supreme Court declared the 2024 and 2025 national budgets unconstitutional and voided parts of the 2026 unprogrammed appropriations rules. Malacañang will seek reconsideration. Read more »
Malacañang urged Sen. Bato dela Rosa to surrender over an ICC arrest warrant as Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla warned that a forced arrest could risk thousands of lives. Read more »
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan urged the government to consider a national state of calamity as El Niño farm damage and losses reached P8.57 billion, affecting over 288,000 farmers. Read more »
The China-Philippines diplomatic dispute has spilled onto social media, with the Chinese Embassy in Manila responding directly to Philippine lawmakers, senators and government officials through a series of Facebook posts as calls grow to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata. Read more »
