Politics
The impeachment proceedings against VP Sara Duterte aren't going unchallenged. During Monday's House Justice Committee hearing, Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor and other Duterte allies raised pointed questions about the timing and acceptance of the complaints — with Manila Rep. Joel Chua calling it a matter of '
Economy
The Philippine peso traded at ₱57.71 per US dollar on Monday, March 2, reflecting continued weakness as the Middle East conflict drives investors toward safe-haven currencies like the US dollar. The peso has been under pressure for several weeks now, and the Iran crisis has only intensified the trend.
Politics
The first day of Vice President Sara Duterte's second impeachment round ended Monday with only two of four complaints surviving the initial test. The House Justice Committee found the third and fourth complaints sufficient in form — meaning they were properly signed, verified, and endorsed by a lawmaker. The
Economy
The Philippine Stock Exchange index tumbled more than 2.4% in early Monday trading, with the PSEi dropping 159.78 points to 6,451.46 as of 9:32 AM — well below the 6,500-6,600 range that analysts had been expecting. Heavy selling swept across the broader market as
Nation
The flight chaos from the Middle East conflict keeps growing. As of 9 AM Monday, a total of 45 flights to and from the Philippines have been either canceled or diverted due to the ongoing US-Iran war, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. Of the
Nation
A sobering editorial from The Manila Times lays bare the scale of the Philippines' OFW crisis in the Middle East: nearly 3 million Filipinos work and live across the region, and a full-scale war could trigger the largest repatriation operation in the country's history. 'Ensuring the
Economy
Global oil markets reacted exactly as feared when trading opened Sunday evening: US crude surged more than 8% to $72.57 per barrel, while the international benchmark Brent jumped about 9% — or $6.54 — to $79.41. It's the sharpest single-session gain in years, driven by fears that
Economy
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the government to activate all available economic defenses as the Middle East war threatens to unleash a devastating oil shock on the Philippine economy. PCCI warned that financial markets present a major vulnerability, with investors gravitating toward safe-haven assets. The country&
Economy
It's official and it's painful: Caltex, Shell, Seaoil, Cleanfuel, and Petro Gazz have announced they will hike gasoline prices by ₱1.90 per liter, diesel by ₱1.20, and kerosene by ₱1.50 starting 6 AM on Tuesday, March 3. This marks the eighth consecutive week
Politics
The House Committee on Justice found Monday that two of the four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte are sufficient in form — clearing the first procedural hurdle in what promises to be a dramatic political showdown. The committee, chaired by Batangas Rep. Gerville 'Jinky Bitrics' Luistro, began
Showbiz
The 2026 Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) aired Sunday night on Netflix, hosted by Kristen Bell. The ceremony — now just two weeks before the Oscars — delivered surprises, emotional speeches, and a few locks for the Academy Awards race. Harrison Ford received the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, capping off an
Economy
Finance Secretary Frederick Go says the Philippine economy can absorb the impact of the Middle East conflict, predicting the effects will be 'temporary and not significant.' But local economists are more cautious, warning that sustained oil price increases could push consumer prices closer to the upper end of