PAGASA Urges Gov't to Prepare for Possible Effects of El Niño | ANC
The Philippine weather agency PAGASA warned the government to ready itself for El Niño effects expected to materialize in the second half of 2026. Several provinces are already experiencing dry spells and early‑season drought. The agency highlighted that the climate pattern could intensify across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, threatening water supplies and crop production. Authorities are being urged to activate contingency plans before conditions worsen.
Logico on Salaknib Drills: We're Rehearsing Ground Ops for Mutual Defense of Northern Luzon | ANC
On Thursday, the Philippine Army and U.S. Army conducted a live‑fire exercise using the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) as part of the 2024 Salaknib Exercise. The drill highlighted the U.S. Army’s long‑range precision fire capability and gave Filipino...
PSEi Caps Shortened Trading Week with Modest Gains | ANC
Philippine shares closed the shortened trading week with modest gains as the PSEi tracked a regional rebound—the first weekly rise in Asia since the Middle East conflict began—while investors remained cautious ahead of U.S.–Iran talks. Market participants described the session...
Financial Institutions Say Iran War Pulling Down PH Growth | ANC
Financial institutions warn that the Iran‑related Middle East conflict is dragging down Philippine economic growth. The war has spiked global oil prices, inflating the Philippines' import bill as it sources over 80% of its refined petroleum abroad. Central bank officials...
PH Agriculture Department Moves to Assist Transport of Goods
The Philippine government is rolling out multiple measures to shield citizens from record-high fuel costs that are driving up transport and food prices. The Agriculture Department will subsidize farm inputs and assist with transport of produce while the Labor Department...
Groups File Graft Complaints Against Ex-Usec. Bersamin, Olaivar over Alleged Kickback Scheme
Progressive groups filed graft and grave-misconduct complaints at the Office of the Ombudsman against former Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Undersecretary Adrian Bersamin and ex-Education Undersecretary Trajiv Olaivar, accusing them of involvement in a kickback scheme tied to budget insertions. Complainants...
Price Hike Looms for Cooking Gas, Power Rates
Philippine consumers face steep increases in both cooking gas and electricity as the global oil crisis ripples through local markets. Regulators and industry players warn that LPG prices could jump P35‑P40 per kilo in April, translating to an extra ₱385‑₱440...
Asian Markets up as AI Woes Subside
Asian equities extended gains for a fourth day as investor fears over AI-driven disruption eased, with South Korea’s KOSPI and Japan’s benchmark hitting fresh records. Nvidia’s stellar results drew only a muted rally amid warnings that the AI sector may...