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by Joann Villanueva on February 21, 2026
Up to P0.60/liter fuel price hike forecast for next week
by Joann Villanueva on February 21, 2026
“This week’s oil price movement is primarily due to the market’s reaction to developments between the US and Iran by pricing in the additional risk of supply disruption in the event of conflict,” he said.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on February 20, 2026
Korea eases visa application requirements for Filipinos
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on February 20, 2026
The Korean Visa Application Center (KVAC) Philippines said the move aims to make the process more convenient and encourage visits to Korea.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 19, 2026
CPD: Education key to curbing teenage, unplanned pregnancies
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 19, 2026
CPD Information and Communication Management Division chief Mylin Mirasol Quiray, in an interview over Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, cited data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showing 138,697 live births among females aged 10 to 19.... Read full article
by Connie Calipay on February 19, 2026
Mayon Volcano emits 3.2K tonnes of sulfur dioxide in 24 hours
by Connie Calipay on February 19, 2026
Phivolcs said the activity was recorded from 7:34 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. Tuesday with continuous lava effusion.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
Peso strengthens to 57-level as PSEi slips anew
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
The peso closed at 57.98 to a dollar, up from 58.02 on Friday. It opened at 57.95 from 58.1 previously, climbed to an intraday high of 57.91, and touched 58.02, averaging 57.95. Volume fell to USD896.5 million from USD1.34 billion last week.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
Another round of fuel price hike set Tuesday
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
In separate advisories, Seaoil and Petron said they would raise gasoline prices by PHP1.20/liter, diesel by PHP0.60/liter, and kerosene by PHP0.60/liter effective 6 a.m..... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
PH, US team up to boost nuclear energy bid in domestic economy
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
The Philippines aims to include nuclear power in its energy mix while increasing renewable energy’s share of total capacity to 35 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 12, 2026
2.2M Mindanao kids now protected vs. measles, rubella
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 12, 2026
More than 2.2 million children aged 6 to 59 months in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have already been vaccinated against measles and rubella, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday.... Read full article
by Nef Luczon on February 12, 2026
DOH-10 steps up measles immunization in rural areas
by Nef Luczon on February 12, 2026
During a media briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Elma Oclarit, head of the DOH-10 Family Center, said they have so far vaccinated more than 412,000 children, representing 78.8 percent of their target of more than 500,000 for this year.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 11, 2026
Laguna-based hospital eyes expansion, acquisition of new facilities
by Joann Villanueva on February 11, 2026
To date, GCMC has a network of five hospitals in Laguna — four general hospitals and a cancer center— that have total capacity of over 300 beds and are supported by more than 760 doctors.... Read full article