Philippines

Philippine carriers suspend more Middle East flights amid war

The Philippines' airlines in March announced reductions in both domestic and international flights because of soaring jet fuel prices.

Philippines’ V-P Sara Duterte asks court to halt impeachment case

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte is accused of threatening to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and misusing public funds, allegations she has denied.

High fuel costs due to Iran war forcing Philippine farmers to abandon harvests

Farmers unload a basket of cabbages from a farm in Benguet province, in northern Philippines.

Philippines says second national confirmed killed in Middle East war

Israeli news outlets said the woman and her family had been pulled from the rubble of their collapsed residence following an hours-long rescue effort.

Seven injured after part of ceiling at Manila airport collapses

A portion of the ceiling fell onto the airport’s waiting chairs..

Braving high fuel costs, Filipinos flock to crucifixion spectacle

Penitents flagellate themselves as they walk to a mound with crosses prior to the annual crucifixion during the observance of Lent in the village of Cutud in San Fernando City.

Field Notes from Manila

Growing energy crisis sparked by Iran war could further shake Filipinos’ trust in Marcos

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos speaks during a press conference at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on March 25, 2026. Marcos earlier declared a state of "national energy emergency" on March 24, citing risks to the domestic fuel supply and energy stability created by the Middle East war. (Photo by Ezra Acayan / POOL / AFP)

Iran to allow safe passage of Philippine ships, fuel supply through Strait of Hormuz, says Manila

Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro discussed with energy supply security with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi.

South Korean doctors on Manila-bound flight save passenger in midair emergency

The passenger fell seriously ill on a flight from South Korea to the Philippines on March 24.

China opposes Philippines renaming disputed South China Sea islands

Manila said it will rename more than 100 reefs, islands and other features in the Spratly archipelago.

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