President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva in Malacañan Palace on March 12, 2026. They discussed economic reforms aimed at sustaining the Philippines’ growth momentum and strengthening resilience. JOHN ANDREI GUTIERREZ, INQUIRER.NET TRAINEE

Marcos, IMF discuss reforms to sustain PH economic growth

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Malacañang to discuss economic reforms aimed...
Passengers board public utility vehicles at a designated stop along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is studying a provisional fare increase for all public transport services amid the rise in fuel prices due to the worsening conflict in the Middle East. PNA

FOR JEEPNEYS, BUSES, AIRPORT TAXIS, TNVS: LTFRB eyes provisional fare hike if MidEast crisis...

MANILA — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is studying a provisional fare increase for all public transport services amid the expected...
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio says she does not take the attacks against her personally, describing them as part of the realities of politics.INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA

VP Sara asks House to wait on impeachment response

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Sunday asked the House of Representatives to wait for her decision on whether she will formally respond...
DIOKNO, DUTERTE-CARPIO

Sara: Subpoena bid exposes ‘weak’ impeachment case

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio said a lawmaker’s reported request to subpoena additional records related to impeachment complaints against her underscores what she...
An oil tanker replenishes the underground storage tank of a gasoline station in Quezon City. The government is monitoring gas stations as part of intensified efforts to address the impact of rising oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, like unauthorized or premature increases. PNA

Oil firms assure gov’t of stable fuel supply amid price volatility

MANILA — Oil companies assured the government of sufficient fuel supply despite volatile global oil prices, as the Marcos administration intensified measures to shield...
Outgoing Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco has recently faced criticism over alleged excessive self-promotion.

Frasco moved to new Palace role, steps down as Tourism chief

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has moved Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco out of the Department of Tourism (DOT), appointing her instead...
The office of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure in located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Established in September 2025, the ICI investigates and recommends possible charges against those involved in anomalous infrastructure projects. NIÑO JESUS ORBETA, INQUIRER PHOTO

ICI wraps up probe into alleged flood control Irregularities; report heads to DOJ, Ombudsman

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has largely completed its investigation into alleged irregularities involving multimillion‑peso...
Former Gov. Rhodora Cadiao of Antique,

Former Antique governor faces graft rap over P531-M gov’t center project

MANILA – Former Antique governor Rhodora Cadiao and several provincial officials are facing a graft complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman over the...
MARCOS

Gov’t rushes P5K subsidy for drivers as oil prices climb

MANILA — The national government will begin releasing a P5,000 fuel subsidy to public transport drivers starting next week as rising global oil prices...
Photo courtesy of the PCO

Marcos returns from ‘very productive’ New York, United Nations visit

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. returned to the Philippines late Wednesday following what Malacañang described as a “very productive” working visit to...