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11/03/2026

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11/03/2026

🇵🇭 Top 5 Major News in the Philippines Today (March 11, 2026)

1. House Panel Approves Bill to Suspend Fuel Excise Tax In a swift response to the "ultra" price hikes, the House Committee on Ways and Means approved a bill granting President Marcos Jr. emergency powers to suspend or reduce fuel excise taxes. The measure aims to slash pump prices by P6 to P10 per liter to provide immediate relief to transport and agriculture sectors. philstar.com
2. Marcos Jr. Makes Personal Pitch for PH Seat in UN Security Council Addressing the UN General Assembly in New York, President Marcos Jr. campaigned for the Philippines' bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2027-2028). He positioned the country as a "voice for principled peace" and a bridge-builder amidst escalating global conflicts in the Middle East and Europe. gmanetwork.com
3. PNP on High Alert for 1st Anniversary of Rodrigo Duterte’s Arrest Today marks exactly one year since former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at NAIA upon his return from Hong Kong. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed thousands of personnel in Manila and Davao City as pro-Duterte groups hold "freedom rallies" and masses to protest his continued detention in The Hague. gmanetwork.com
4. Shipping Fares Spike as Oil Shock Cripples Transport Networks Major shipping and ferry operators in the Visayas and Mindanao have officially implemented fare surcharges of up to 15% today due to the surge in global crude prices. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is also monitoring a "second wave" of price adjustments for basic commodities as logistics costs spiral. manilatimes.net
5. US Firm Pledges $200M Glove Factory Investment, 2,000 Jobs On the sidelines of his US visit, President Marcos Jr. secured a $200-million investment from the US Medical Glove Company to build a production facility in the Philippines. The project is expected to create over 2,000 local jobs and bolster the country's position as a hub for medical-grade supply manufacturing. gmanetwork.com

10/03/2026

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09/03/2026

🇵🇭 Top 5 Major News in the Philippines Today (March 10, 2026)

1. Historic "Big-Time" Fuel Price Hike Takes Effect Today Motorists are facing the steepest fuel price increase in Philippine history today. Diesel prices have surged by as much as P24.25 per liter, while gasoline has risen by up to P13.00. The Department of Energy (DOE) is implementing the hikes on a staggered basis to prevent a total market shock caused by the Middle East conflict. inquirer.net
2. Marcos Jr. Advocates for Women’s Rights at UN Session in New York Speaking at the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized that empowering women is a "cornerstone of nation-building." He called for global cooperation to remove barriers that limit women's participation in government, business, and science. mb.com.ph
3. DepEd and Gov't Agencies Shift to 4-Day Workweek To mitigate the impact of soaring fuel costs, the Department of Education (DepEd) and various executive offices officially transitioned to a 4-day onsite workweek today. Personnel will work from home on Fridays. The move aims to slash government energy consumption by 10% to 20% while maintaining essential services. philstar.com
4. Philippine Peso and Stocks Plunge Amid Global Oil Shock The Philippine peso hit a fresh record low, nearing P59.50 against the US dollar, as global crude prices spiked toward $120 per barrel. Simultaneously, the PSEi tumbled nearly 5%, tracking a global sell-off as investors fear the economic fallout from the escalating war in the Gulf. bworldonline.com
5. NSC Confirms 3 Filipino Fresh Grads Recruited as Spies for China The National Security Council (NSC) revealed the arrest of three young Filipinos, including fresh graduates, who were allegedly recruited by foreign handlers to provide sensitive lists of military and coast guard personnel. The arrests have triggered a broader probe into "malign foreign influence" within the bureaucracy. newsinfo.inquirer.net

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