News in the Philippines
Marcos Signs Emergency Measure To Slash Fuel Taxes
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, signed into law a critical measure granting him emergency powers to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum produc... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific
March 25, 2026•1 min read
House Justice Committee Begins Formal Impeachment Hearings Vs. VP Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Justice on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, officially commenced its formal hearing proper on the two remaining impeachment complaints against Vice President Sar... ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
March 25, 2026•4 min read
PBBM Declares State Of National Energy Emergency
MANILA, Philippines – In a swift response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its "imminent danger" to the country’s fuel supply, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially declared a Sta... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific
March 25, 2026•2 min read
Eala Keeps The Momentum Going, Gears Up For US Soil Return
The biggest story of this year’s 3-week stretch of the WTA or Women’s Tennis Association’s tournaments in the GCC is our very own Alex Eala. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &By Benjamin Cañamaso TFCN Dubai
March 08, 2026•3 min read
PBBM Assures Safety Of OFWs Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions; Repatriation Plans Ready
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the nation on Sunday, 1 March 2026, that no Filipinos have been reported killed or injured following the massive military exchange between the United St... ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
March 01, 2026•2 min read
ICC Judge Warns Duterte Defence Over Redactions During Confirmation Hearing
THE HAGUE—The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I has concluded its four-day confirmation of charges hearing against former President Rodrigo Duterte, marked by a final, sharp excha... ...more
Philippines ,Europe
February 28, 2026•2 min read
Marcos Signs Emergency Measure To Slash Fuel Taxes
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, signed into law a critical measure granting him emergency powers to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum produc... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific
March 25, 2026•1 min read
House Justice Committee Begins Formal Impeachment Hearings Vs. VP Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Justice on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, officially commenced its formal hearing proper on the two remaining impeachment complaints against Vice President Sar... ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
March 25, 2026•4 min read
PBBM Declares State Of National Energy Emergency
MANILA, Philippines – In a swift response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its "imminent danger" to the country’s fuel supply, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially declared a Sta... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific
March 25, 2026•2 min read
Eala Keeps The Momentum Going, Gears Up For US Soil Return
The biggest story of this year’s 3-week stretch of the WTA or Women’s Tennis Association’s tournaments in the GCC is our very own Alex Eala. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &By Benjamin Cañamaso TFCN Dubai
March 08, 2026•3 min read
PBBM Assures Safety Of OFWs Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions; Repatriation Plans Ready
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the nation on Sunday, 1 March 2026, that no Filipinos have been reported killed or injured following the massive military exchange between the United St... ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
March 01, 2026•2 min read
ICC Judge Warns Duterte Defence Over Redactions During Confirmation Hearing
THE HAGUE—The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I has concluded its four-day confirmation of charges hearing against former President Rodrigo Duterte, marked by a final, sharp excha... ...more
Philippines ,Europe
February 28, 2026•2 min read
ICC Day 3 Hearings: Kaufman Says Defence Targeting Charges Only, Disputes Meaning of “Neutralise”
The HAGUE—The defence team of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte told judges on Wednesday that its arguments at the confirmation of charges hearing are directed solely at the prosecution’s le... ...more
Philippines ,Europe &By: RCEM London, United Kingdom
February 27, 2026•2 min read
ICC Day 2: ‘Death List’ And The Architecture Of Mortality
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—The International Criminal Court (ICC) turned its focus to the macabre logistics of the Philippine "war on drugs" today, with the prosecution and victims' legal teams detailing ... ...more
Philippines ,Europe
February 24, 2026•2 min read
The Hague Hearing: Prosecutors Detail 'Common Plan' As Duterte Defence Pleads For His Return
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—The International Criminal Court (ICC) began a pivotal four-day hearing on Monday, 23 February 2026, to determine whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will stand ... ...more
Philippines ,By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands &Europe
February 23, 2026•3 min read
VP Sara Declares 2028 Presidential Bid Amid Mounting Legal Battles
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has officially ended months of speculation by declaring her intention to run for the presidency in the 2028 elections. The announcement, made during a... ...more
Philippines
February 19, 2026•2 min read
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