DOE: No March-like fuel price spikes, but no pre-war levels either

Inquirer.net - Sep 21, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — While they are not expecting fuel price spikes similar to what happened last March 2026, when the war between the United States (US) and Iran started, the Department of Energy (DOE) does not expect fuel costs to go down to pre-war levels even by the end of the year. In an ambush

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Marcoleta won’t join Duterte trial if ‘Constitution is desecrated’

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MANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Monday said he no longer intends to join the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, citing constitutional concerns over the proceedings. Marcoleta, who has been unable to attend a single day of Duterte’s trial, also reiterated his opposition to the designation of Sen. Francis Escudero as

Martial Law abuses, impunity recalled at Bataan forum

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Martial Law abuses, impunity recalled at Bataan forum

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — Artist and novelist Levy Balgos dela Cruz spoke about the abuses of Martial Law and the continuing culture of impunity during an open forum in Balanga on Monday afternoon, Sept. 21. Speaking in Filipino before about 50 young people, Dela Cruz said the culture of impunity “remains in our midst,” as

Surigao del Norte forest fire threatens Philippine eagle nests

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Surigao del Norte forest fire threatens Philippine eagle nests

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Eagle nest in Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte, was razed by a forest fire this month, highlighting the “clear and present danger” posed by fires to the country’s critically endangered national bird, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) said. The nest, which was used in December 2025, was reached by the fire

6 nabbed in Ilocos Sur anti-illegal gambling operation

Sep 21, 2026

6 nabbed in Ilocos Sur anti-illegal gambling operation

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The police arrested six individuals during an anti-illegal gambling operation in Narvacan town Sunday afternoon. Personnel of the Narvacan Municipal Police Station conducted the operation at about 4:50 p.m. The suspects were allegedly caught playing card games with bets on two tables. Seized from the arrested suspects were two sets

Lightning strike kills man while fishing in Legazpi City

Sep 21, 2026

Lightning strike kills man while fishing in Legazpi City

LEGAZPI CITY — A 27-year-old man died after being struck by lightning while fishing in this city on Monday afternoon. The Albay police reported that the victim was fishing with friends in the vicinity of an old port in Barangay Bigaa at around 3:30 p.m. when the tragedy struck. Authorities responded to the area and

Police: No bullying linked to death of Bukidnon student

Sep 21, 2026

Police: No bullying linked to death of Bukidnon student

MARAMAG, Bukidnon — The Maramag Municipal Police Station clarified on Monday that a 10-year-old elementary student who died three weeks ago was not beaten by his classmates, contrary to a local broadcast report. READ: DOJ tasks prosecutors to handle bullying cases Lt. Col. Evary Bacunawa, Maramag police chief, said school-related bullying was not the cause

Manila Water joins nearly 37,000 volunteers at ICC 2026 in Metro Manila

Sep 21, 2026

Manila Water joins nearly 37,000 volunteers at ICC 2026 in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water employees from its East Zone and Non-East Zone operations joined thousands of volunteers at the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2026 held at Manila Bay’s Dolomite Beach on Sept. 19, 2026. Organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-National Capital Region (DENR-NCR), the annual cleanup mobilized 36,897 volunteers from private companies,

US, Japan and South Korea launch economic-security talks before Xi summit

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US, Japan and South Korea launch economic-security talks before Xi summit

The United States, Japan and South Korea announced a new economic-security consultation and reinforced their support for stability across the Taiwan Strait on Monday, sending a coordinated message on two of Beijing’s most sensitive issues just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s summit with US President Donald Trump. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun unveiled the initiative after meeting on the...

Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. dies at 66

Sep 21, 2026

Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. dies at 66

TUGUEGARAO CITY — Batanes lone district Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. died on Monday, Sept. 21, due to cardiac arrest. He was 66. Gato’s relatives and friends confirmed his death, saying he died while being taken to a hospital in Manila. READ: Batanes solon disputes Chinese claim: Ivatans are Filipinos Fr. Rolando Berber Manabat, rector parish

DA backs P210/kilo hog floor amid low farmgate rates

Sep 21, 2026

DA backs P210/kilo hog floor amid low farmgate rates

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Agriculture (DA) is supporting a proposal from hog industry stakeholders to set a P210-per-kilo floor price for live hogs as farmgate prices in some areas fall to P120 to P160 per kilo. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., however, said the agency cannot impose the proposed rate because no existing law

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Sep 21, 2026

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