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In the Philippines, Rising Fuel Prices Force Travelers to Stay Home During Holy Week
nytimes.com

Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches.

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Trending In Transportation

Manila’s transport workers struggle to make ends meet as Philippines feels force of oil crisis

The Philippines is uniquely exposed to the surging oil price caused by the war in the Middle East. The government is facing protests and widespread anger — March 31, 2026

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PH maternal mortality declines, but still short of SDG target

Manila, Philippines — The Philippines has made measurable gains in maternal health in recent years, but experts say progress remains fragile and uneven, especially for newborns and young children — April 1, 2026

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In Energy Supply

Philippine vessels get safe passage from Iran in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and all Filipino seafarers would be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been affected by the Middle East conflict, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. — April 2, 2026

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In West Philippine Sea

Over 100 Kalayaan Island features to have Filipino names - Manila Standard

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the adoption of Philippine names for 131 maritime features in the Kalayaan Island Group — April 1, 2026

manilastandard.net

In Business

Exclusive – Lopez vs Lopez: The secrecy fight behind the Razon power deals

To understand the current quarrel of the Lopez cousins, it helps to translate the Enrique Razon infra deals with the Lopez group's First Gen in plain language — April 1, 2026