Philippines

As Earth Hour approaches this Saturday, its organizer emphasized that the one-hour event for the planet serves as a reminder to conserve resources at all times. Angela Consuelo Ibay of WWF-Philippines said the symbolic switch-off aims to foster habits amid the energy crisis. The Department of Energy suspended spot market operations on Thursday to ease consumer burdens.

March 26, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The country's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply remains adequate, but the price of an 11-kilo tank is expected to approach P1,500 next month. Arnel Ty of the LPG Marketers Association Inc. said prices will rise by at least P30 per kilo due to higher shipping and contract costs amid the global oil crisis.

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) rejected the Department of Education's (DepEd) defense of the three-term school calendar, saying the claimed consultations do not reflect teachers' actual experiences on the ground.

March 25, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

President Marcos announced that ferry and bus fares will not increase during Holy Week after securing commitments from operators. The government is providing subsidies to the transport sector amid soaring fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.

MANILA — Amid continued oil price hikes, traffic volume on EDSA fell by eight percent, the Metro Manila Development Authority said yesterday. The agency also exempted oil tankers and vehicles delivering basic commodities from truck bans and number coding schemes.

March 24, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The House justice committee proceeds with the first impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte on March 25, 2026, despite her and her lawyers' absence. The agenda includes ground rules, pending motions, subpoenas, and witnesses for the April 14 public hearing. Officials stress the proceedings are evidence-based from official audit findings.