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Metro Manila, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in New York City, USA on Sunday for a two-day working visit where he is expected to address the United Nations and seek support for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The Philippines is campaigning for a rotating seat on the 15-member council for the 2027–2028 term, a position that would allow the country to take part in decisions on global peace and security. Marcos will participate in the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, where he is expected to highlight Philippine policies and programs on gender equality and women empowerment. The president said his participation reflects the country’s continued commitment to advancing women rights and sharing its experiences with other nations. The Philippines signed the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women in…

Share markets nosedived in Asia on Monday, March 9, as the inflationary shock from surging oil prices threatened to raise living costs and perhaps interest rates across the globe, while an investor hunger for liquidity kept the US dollar in demand.

Filipino seafarers now have the right to refuse sailing to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical chokepoints for global trade, after it has been designated a “warlike operations area,” the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced.

Metro Manila, Philippines – Any fuel price increase should follow the schedule of adjustments, the government told companies on Saturday, March, 7, as it received reports that gas stations posted new prices ahead of the expected surge next week.  Energy Secretary Sharon Garin called out companies charging higher prices this week, while calling for calm among consumers as the Middle East conflict puts pressure on global oil prices. Garin said prices should be stable until Monday, March 9, and changes should only happen on Tuesday.  “There are 14,000 gas stations all over the country, please report any violation to your local enforcement agencies so the PNP (Philippine National Police) can deploy their already strained resources,” she said on Facebook on Saturday, March 7. “Sinabi na ng pangulo, no profiteering at no hoarding. Bawal ‘yan,” she said. [Translation: The president already said there should be no profiteering and hoarding. That’s prohibited.]…

Actress Anne Curtis broke her silence after the controversial remarks of Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay and lent her voice to support women against sexism.