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Holy Week Rush Triggers Heavy NLEX Traffic Jam

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 1, 2026

The Holy Week exodus has begun—and with it, the familiar surge of vehicles flooding the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). This year, traffic has already gone beyond the usual daily average. Cars stretch across lanes, engines hum in long lines, and for many Filipinos, the road tells two very different stories. Pause for a moment—and listen […]

ICI Ends Probe Into Flood Control Project Anomalies

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 31, 2026

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) officially closed its doors on Tuesday, ending its investigation into alleged anomalies in the country’s flood control projects. For half a year, the commission dug deep—following paper trails, reviewing records, and asking tough questions. Now, their work has been handed off… and their mission, at least for them, is […]

LTFRB Distributes ₱651M Fuel Support to Drivers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 30, 2026

More than ₱651 million. That’s how much cash assistance has already reached thousands of transport workers across the country—drivers and operators who continue to struggle as fuel prices climb. On Monday, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) shared an update on the government’s fuel subsidy program, launched to ease the burden caused by […]

No Price Hike on Basic Goods Until April 16 — DTI

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 28, 2026

There’s a quiet sense of relief… at least for now. As global tensions rise and oil prices climb due to the Middle East crisis, many Filipinos have been bracing for the worst — higher prices on everyday essentials. But on Saturday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) offered a bit of breathing room. For […]

PH-China Cooperation Talks Resume During Oil Crisis

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 27, 2026

There’s movement again… but also uncertainty. The Philippines and China have returned to the negotiating table, quietly reopening discussions under the 11th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) in Fujian. At the heart of it all?The West Philippine Sea… rising global tensions… and an oil crisis that’s beginning to hit everyone. For two days, both sides are […]

Russian Oil Arrives in PH Amid Energy Emergency

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 26, 2026

A massive oil tanker quietly docked in the Philippines… carrying more than 700,000 barrels of crude oil from Russia. And it couldn’t have come at a more critical time. Just days earlier, the country had declared a national energy emergency—a direct result of rising tensions and conflict in the Middle East. Now, every drop of […]

DOE Explains Why PH Oil Costs More Than Neighbors

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 24, 2026

Fuel prices are rising fast… and for many Filipinos, it’s starting to hurt. On Tuesday, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin finally explained why the Philippines is taking one of the hardest hits in Southeast Asia as tensions in the Middle East continue to shake global oil markets. The answer?It’s not just the crisis… it’s how the […]

PH ASEAN Hosting Delay Gets Senate Support

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 23, 2026

The Philippines is facing a difficult question—one that weighs pride against practicality. On Monday, Senate leaders voiced their support for a bold idea: to study the possible postponement of the country’s hosting of the 2026 ASEAN Summit. At stake? More than P17 billion—a massive sum at a time when many Filipino families are already feeling […]

Sara Duterte ‘Duty Bound’ to Attend Hearings

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 21, 2026

There’s a growing sense of tension… and uncertainty. Despite being “duty bound” to face the allegations against her, one of the lawyers behind a now-withdrawn impeachment complaint believes Vice President Sara Duterte may not show up at all. Speaking at the Saturday Media Forum, Atty. Dino de Leon didn’t hold back. He stressed that this […]

10 of 18 Ex-Marines File Affidavits with NBI

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 19, 2026

Ten out of 18 former Philippine Marines have finally taken a step forward. After facing one-on-one interviews with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), they signed affidavits… documents that could shape the direction of a serious probe. But this is only part of the story. The investigation centers on a troubling allegation — that these […]

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