Cars and motorcycles refuel at a gasoline station in Quezon City. Misleading messages spread across social media platforms warn of a supposed power shutdown beginning April 20, prompting households to stockpile emergency supplies such as power banks, solar devices, rechargeable fans, flashlights, candles, food, medicine, and water.

Palace debunks ‘energy lockdown’, assures power stability

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MANILA — Malacañang on Sunday firmly dismissed viral claims of an impending nationwide “energy lockdown,” assuring the public that there is no plan to...
This map shows the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has effectively taken control of the strait, disrupting the international shipments of fuel after the United States and Israel attacked it. REUTERS

Iran guarantee seen to ease PH oil supply fears

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MANILA — The Philippines secured a crucial diplomatic assurance from Iran guaranteeing the safe and uninterrupted passage of Philippine-flagged vessels and energy shipments through...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has argued that the complaint filed against him should be dismissed, maintaining that the International Criminal Court has no legal basis to proceed. His lawyers have also called for his immediate and unconditional release.

ICC set to rule April 22 on Duterte jurisdiction challenge

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MANILA — The fate of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal battle before the International Criminal Court (ICC) hangs in the balance as its Appeals...
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro says the Marcos administration remains firm in its anti-corruption campaign, emphasizing that accountability efforts continue. “Wala pong natutulog pagdating sa pag-iimbestiga sa flood control projects,” she stresses.

Palace insists flood control probe on track, cites volume of cases

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MANILA — Malacañang on Wednesday pushed back against claims of a slowdown in the investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects, stressing that...
Penitents do self-flagellation in a Metro Manila neighborhood in this undated Maundy Thursday file photo, believing they can be cleansed of their sins this way. However, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines advises going to a priest for confession instead, and reforming one's way of life instead of harming acts. PNA

Malacañang warns against Holy Week politicking

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MANILA — Malacañang urged the public and government critics to set aside political attacks and focus on unity and cooperation during Holy Week, warning...
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Marcos orders police protection for girl who reported alleged barangay abuse

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered police protection and immediate intervention after an 11-year-old girl from Camarines Sur appealed directly to...
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DepEd: Tri-sem to help students learn better

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MANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said the adoption of a trimestral school calendar would help address the long-standing inefficiencies affecting...
A fuel station attendant fills up a vehicle at a gas station along Timog Avenue in Quezon City. Facing the risk of a fuel supply disruption amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered diplomatic engagement with Iran to secure the safe passage of Philippine-bound oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. PNA

Marcos orders Iran talks to secure PH oil flow

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MANILA — Facing the risk of a fuel supply disruption amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered...
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro stresses that while the government remains open to dialogue, any engagement with Beijing will be anchored on protecting national interest and territorial rights.

Gov’t vows zero concession as PH, China revive talks on joint oil and gas...

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MANILA — Malacañang on Tuesday gave a firm assurance that the Philippines will not surrender any sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea as...
According to the Commission on Elections, Chairman George Erwin Garcia did not take part in deliberations on the election cases filed against senators Francis Escudero and Rodante Marcoleta to avoid potential conflicts of interest and to safeguard the integrity of the process.

Comelec brushes off impeach bid, defends poll case rulings

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MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday rejected an impending impeachment complaint and defended its handling of high-profile election cases, insisting that...
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