Inching closer to impeachment
The Philippine House justice committee yesterday found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, moving a step closer to a process that could derail her bid to become the next president.
19 killed in anti-rebel raid
Two US citizens were among 19 people killed in a raid on an alleged communist stronghold in the Philippines that has sparked a probe by the country's rights commission, a government task force said.
Ex-MP detained in Prague
A former congressman who fled the country and had his passport cancelled after being charged in a corruption scandal over flood control projects has been detained in the Czech Republic, President Ferdinand Marcos said.
US approval needed to purchase more Russian oil
Manila said it was seeking US permission to buy more Russian crude, as the import-dependent Philippines scrambles to shore up scant fuel supplies amid a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Health troubles? Not for Marcos Jr
An annoyed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr did a few rounds of jumping jacks and jogged briefly outside his office in front of journalists to disprove rumours of his failing health.
Biting costs for street food vendors
Filipinos like their "pares", a traditional beef stew, served hot – but the soaring cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has made that prospect increasingly difficult since conflict erupted in the Middle East
Rising costs push farmers to let their veggies rot than sell at a loss
Filipino farmers like Romeo Wagayan have been left with little choice but to let their vegetables rot in the field rather than sell them at a loss, as rising oil prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East are driving up the cost of harvesting, labour and transport.
Iran conflict drives inflation over 4%
Inflation jumped dramatically in March, government figures showed, hitting a nearly two-year high of 4.1% on the back of historically high fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict.
Govt seeking safe passage for oil in Iran meeting
The government has sought safe passage for desperately needed oil shipments in a meeting with Iran, a presidential spokeswoman said on Wednesday, as the import-dependent archipelago jockeys with other regional countries for fuel.
Govt eyes ‘deepening cooperation’ with Iran on energy
THE government is committed to "deepening cooperation" with Iran, particularly on energy.
