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Buffer stock rises to 54 days; UPLIFT bill pushed to unlock funds
Malacañang on Tuesday reported an increase in the country’s fuel buffer stock to 54 days, alongside sufficient supplies of key food items, as it...
42,000 march to urge passage of autism inclusion bill
Some 42,000 participants joined the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) Angels Walk for Autism 2026 in Pasay City on April 26, 2026 as part of...
Singapore retains top post at UN intellectual property body
A Singaporean has secured a fresh mandate to lead one of the United Nations’ key agencies on innovation and intellectual property, following a vote...
ICC clears path for Duterte trial over drug war killings
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has moved the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Roa Duterte a step closer to trial, after judges confirmed...
ICC upholds jurisdiction over Duterte case, clears way for trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that it still has the authority to hear the case against former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, rejecting...
Japan’s new child custody law to impact Filipino migrants
A major shift in Japan’s family law is set to affect thousands of Filipinos living abroad, following the introduction of a new child custody...
Investor confidence seen rise as corruption tackled
Malacañang said investors are taking notice of the government’s serious efforts to clean up corruption and address the misuse of public funds. “Sa ating pagkakatingin,...
Lawmaker seeks to exempt students, OFWs from travel tax
A bill seeking to exempt students, senior citizens, and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from paying the travel tax imposed on outbound flight passengers has...
Political clans linked to mining firms in Mindanao
A new Global Witness investigation has raised concerns over the role of powerful political dynasties in driving mining expansion in the Philippines despite environmental...
Business, Labor call for VAT-free power to cut PH’s investor pain point
Business and labor groups are calling for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on electricity sales, warning that the Philippines’ persistently high power rates...