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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. appealed for the Philippines to be elected as a non-member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for 2027 to 2028 during his working visit to the UN from March 9 to 10. President Marcos highlighted the Philippines’ commitment to the UN as a founding member, and presented the country as …

A bill granting President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. emergency powers to suspend or reduce petroleum excise taxes was passed in third reading on Monday, March 16 by the House of Representatives. Under House Bill 8418, the President may suspend or reduce fuel excise taxes for up to six months, upon the recommendation of the Development Budget …

Two individuals were killed while at least four others sustained injuries after a 59-year-old unit owner opened fire on a group playing at the basketball court of Azure Residences in Parañaque City. Authorities are eyeing a series of previous altercations between one of the victims and the suspect – a wanted man with a pending …

The ongoing conflict between the United States/Israel and Iran continues driving up global oil prices, prompting policy actions from the Philippine government. To manage the economic impact, authorities are rolling out energy conservation measures and exploring emergency laws to reduce fuel taxes and provide subsidies. With local inflation already quickening, these policy adjustments aim to …

The Senate approved a bill resetting the first Bansamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) 14th of September 2026, on third and final reading during their plenary session on Monday, March 2. The approved bill, Senate Bill (SB) 1823, proposes that the BPE be held ...

On Friday, 27th of February, the International Criminal Court (ICC) concluded its confirmation of charges hearing on the crimes against humanity cases filed against former president Rodrigo Duterte. The confirmation of charges hearing, originally scheduled for September 2025, proceeded after the ICC proved ...

In a joint military offensive on February 28, the United States (US) and Israel launched strikes across Iran. Massive disruptions in shipments and travel will likely persist in the Gulf region as the conflict between the three countries will continue ...

Several names have been floated around in public discussions as possible candidates for the Philippine presidency following Vice President Sara Duterte’s formal declaration of her intent to run in the 2028 National Elections. PSA has collated the names of prominent ...

The Philippines signed two separate bilateral agreements on national defense and digital infrastructure with Italy and Estonia during the Munich Security Conference in Germany last 14th of February. Read the Full Assessment here.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released an advisory flagging unregistered online lending platforms operating in the Philippines. Authorities noted that such platforms may expose users to abusive practices, data misuse, and financial harm. Read the Full Assessment here.

Authorities have arrested one of nine suspects in the robbery-kidnapping of three gold traders in Pasay City on January 21, 2026, where the suspects amassed roughly PHP 6.7 million (USD 115,946) in cash and jewelry. The suspect was arrested through ...

Vice President Sara Duterte is running for the Philippine presidency in the 2028 National Elections. The Vice President made the announcement during a surprise press briefing on Wednesday, February 18. This makes her the first political official to announce her ...

Year-on-year inflation slid down to 2 percent in January 2026 from 2.9 percent in January 2025. The current print is however the fastest inflation rate in 11 months or since February 2025.  Observed increases in electricity and housing rentals during ...

At least 46 people have died and over 26 remain missing after MV Trisha Kerstin 3, a 300-passenger roll-on roll-off ferry, capsized off the waters of Zamboanga City on January 26. The Department of Transportation has ordered a full investigation ...

As of writing, the impeachment process against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has all but officially ended, while a third impeachment complaint was filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. On February 9, the 39 panel members of the House of Representatives ...

The use of colorum vehicles for public transportation in the Philippines is a common but risky practice due to the uncertainty of legal liability and insurance coverage for passengers.  Colorum vehicles refer to private vehicles that operate as public transportation ...

Airport security apprehended a knife-wielding passenger who refused manual inspection and fled security at the Iloilo International Airport last Wednesday, January 28.  The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) at the Iloilo International Airport’s pre-departure area detected a knife inside a 54-year-old passenger’s ...

Airport security apprehended a knife-wielding passenger who refused manual inspection and fled security at the Iloilo International Airport last Wednesday, January 28.  The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) at the Iloilo International Airport’s pre-departure area detected a knife inside a 54-year-old passenger’s ...

Two security incidents occurred separately on Saturday, January 24 in San Dionisio, Parañaque City and Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City involving Japanese nationals. Observed patterns and indicators show that one of the incidents may have been a targeted attack, rather than a ...

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. signed the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2026 last Monday, January 5. The budget was passed amidst a backdrop of public outrage and increased scrutiny, brought by the infrastructure corruption scandal stemming from the 2025 national budget. In ...