Philippines News News Philippines: Would more drastic measures help Philippines bring down fuel prices?
The Philippines is one of the worst hit by the oil crisis, but its deregulation law prevents the government from capping fuel prices.
News Philippines: US forces to join combat drills in Philippines to show commitment to Asia while fighting Iran
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines that underscore the United ...
News Philippines: Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea
Beijing rejects the allegation as a "farce", while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.
News Philippines: Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty
The Philippines said on Sunday that any decision to pursue oil and gas cooperation with China would be made strictly in line with its constitution and respect its ...
News Philippines: Philippines' Marcos urges ASEAN to activate fuel-sharing pact
MANILA, April 15 (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday called for the immediate activation and testing of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), saying it should be ...
News Philippines: Philippines, US military drills underscore Washington's defence commitment, US official says
By Karen Lema MANILA, April 14 (Reuters) - The latest round of military drills involving the Philippines, the United States and several partner nations will underscore Washington's "ironclad" ...
News Philippines: U.S. Marine Force Southeast Asia Lingers Longer in the Philippines
The U.S. Marine Corps is extending the deployment of Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA) to the Philippines to focus on cooperation with the country’s military, according to a Tuesday ...
News Philippines: Philippines grants banks flexibility to extend loan payments amid energy crisis
MANILA, April 15 (Reuters) - The Philippines will allow banks to give borrowers more time to settle their loans as part of a package of relief measures designed to support consumers and businesses hit ...
News Philippines: Philippines opens key coast guard base in the disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has unveiled a major coast guard base on Thitu Island in the South China Sea. The move is seen as a stand to protect its sovereignty in a region closely monitored by China.
News Philippines: Baseless posts about 'energy lockdown' spread as Philippines faces fuel crunch
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declared a state of national energy emergency on March 24, 2026 to address a fuel shortage caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East, but social media posts ...
News Philippines: Philippines Removes Kerosene, LPG Taxes to Temper Food Prices
The Philippines is removing excise taxes on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas to curb food inflation, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday.
News Philippines: Fish linked to outbreaks in Philippines and Vanuatu
Fish has been connected to two separate outbreaks in the Philippines and Vanuatu. Media reports on the number of sick people in the Philippines range from 20 to 51. The City Government of Cadiz ...