Philippine News — Page 14

Meta Boosts Top Executives' Pay with Stock Options as AI Talent War Intensifies
Social media giant offers first-ever stock option awards to six senior leaders amid fierce competition for AI talent with rivals offering hundreds of millions in compensation packages

Corruption Allegations Shake Public Trust in Sara Duterte Amid Nationwide Protests
Survey reveals stark divide in Filipino sentiment as anti-corruption demonstrations spread across the country following multi-billion-peso allegations

Philippines, China Set May Talks on Joint South China Sea Energy Project
Manila and Beijing agree to resume negotiations on oil and gas exploration in disputed waters as global energy concerns mount

Thousands of Ride-Hailing Drivers Join Two-Day Transport Strike in Philippines
Motorcycle and car ride-hailing drivers will stop accepting bookings to protest alongside other public utility vehicle operators

PDEA Distributes P7.4 Million in Rewards to 31 Anti-Drug Informants
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency recognizes civilian tipsters who played crucial roles in narcotics operations across the country

Fueling Hope on the Road: Unang Hirit Brings Joy with 'Free Full Tank on the Spot' to Commonwealth Avenue
GMA's beloved morning show brings relief to commuters struggling with soaring fuel costs in Quezon City

Alex Eala Exits Miami Open in Round of 16 After Dominant Win by Karolina Muchova
Filipina tennis star's impressive tournament run ends with a 6-0, 6-2 loss to the higher-seeded Czech player

DFA Clarifies: PH-China Coast Guard MOU Excludes Sensitive Operations, Joint Patrols
Manila assures that proposed agreement focuses solely on non-controversial maritime cooperation as discussions with Beijing continue

The Fractured Foundation: Mainstream Economics Faces an Identity Crisis
From Inside Job to Climate Change, the Discipline Struggles to Reconcile Its Political Divide and Scientific Credibility

Iran Warns of Hormuz Closure as Middle East Conflict Enters Critical Phase
Tehran issues 48-hour ultimatum as US-Israel coalition presses military campaign; first Hezbollah-related fatality reported in Lebanon

WALANG PASOK: Class Suspensions for Monday, February 23, 2026
Maguindanao del Sur suspends face-to-face classes amid weather concerns; officials debunk false viral claims about extended suspensions

EU's Kallas Speaks with Iran's Araghchi Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
European Union foreign policy chief holds urgent talks with Tehran after U.S. and Israeli strikes target Iranian capital

Philippines Allows Temporary Use of Dirtier Fuel Amid Middle East Crisis
Department of Energy authorizes limited use of high-sulfur fuel oil to ensure energy security as regional tensions disrupt oil supply chains

Bulusan Volcano Placed Under Alert Level 1 After Surge in Seismic Activity
Phivolcs warns of possible phreatic eruptions as Sorsogon volcano shows signs of unrest

PNP Destroys P69M Worth of Marijuana in 24 Benguet Operations
Over 73,000 plants and 454 kilograms of dried marijuana confiscated in intensified anti-drug campaign

LRT-2 Suspends Operations for Holy Week Maintenance, Resumes April 6
Railway system to undergo comprehensive inspection and repair activities during four-day suspension

Saudi Arabia Expels Iranian Military Attaché, Four Embassy Staff Amid Rising Tensions
Riyadh gives Tehran's diplomatic personnel 24 hours to leave the kingdom, marking a significant escalation in bilateral relations

Alas Pilipinas Players Demand Change as PNVF Vows to Reform Volleyball Governance
Team captain Jia de Guzman and standout middle blocker Fifi Sharma publicly call for reforms and athlete welfare prioritization amid growing tensions with the Philippine National Volleyball Federation

MRT-3, LRT, PNR Announce Limited Operations for Holy Week 2026
Railways to suspend services from April 16-18 for annual maintenance; commuters advised to plan ahead

Iran's President Pezeshkian Demands Immediate Cessation of US-Israeli Aggression to End Regional War
Iranian leader calls for guarantees against future attacks, urges BRICS to intervene independently in escalating Middle East conflict