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OIL PRICE WATCH as of July 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Motorists are already seeing higher prices at gas stations as fuel retailers prepare to implement another significant oil price increase on Tuesday. The looming increase comes amid sustained volatility in global oil markets, adding further pressure on transport costs and household expenses. READ: P6 spike seen in diesel, gasoline prices Below are

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6 nabbed over alleged vandalism at Sona rally

MANILA, Philippines — Six individuals were arrested at a rally on Monday morning, July 27, ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. confirmed. The individuals, whom the police did not immediately identify, were apprehended for alleged vandalism during the

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PNP probes ‘connected’ improvised explosive devices outside DOJ, Senate

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the agency is now investigating after improvised explosive devices (IED) were found outside the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Senate on Monday morning. “Big possibility or probability is that the two incidents are related,” Nartatez told reporters during an inspection

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Sara Duterte on supposed resignation: ‘Never gonna happen’

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte dispelled rumors about her resignation, stating that it is “never going to happen” as it would be a betrayal to those who voted for her. Duterte said this amid recent speculation that she may resign as she faces an impeachment trial over allegations of confidential fund misuse, unexplained

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Dy calls for truth as House pushes anti-disinfo, social media bills

MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday warned of the growing risks of unregulated social media use amid the proliferation of false information online. In his opening remarks to lawmakers, Dy called on Filipinos to push back against disinformation, saying its unchecked spread threatens to erode democracy. “Let us not allow the

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Former Thailand national tennis player found dead in Pattaya

Police in Chon Buri are investigating the death of a former Thailand national tennis team member, found at his home in Pattaya yesterday afternoon, July 26. His brother says the victim had recently raised concerns about a former student, who police now want to trace and question. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station were called …

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Thai parents seek help, says daughter unknowingly traffics crystal meth to Japan

The parents of a Thai woman arrested with crystal meth in Japan are seeking government assistance, claiming their daughter was unknowingly recruited by a drug trafficking network. The case came to light after 53 year old Thanasak and 45 year old Kanyawee spoke to several Thai media outlets yesterday, July 26, appealing for help for their …

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Sona 2026: Cayetano, other minority senators wear black in protest

MANILA, Philippines —Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano was dressed in a black long-sleeved barong Tagalog as a sign of protest when he attended the opening of the second regular session of the 20th Congress in the Senate. Twenty-one of 24 senators were present when the session opened at 10:02 a.m.  READ: Sona 2026: Key milestones to

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Amnesty International slaps PBBM with ‘failing’ mark ahead of 5th Sona

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Just hours before delivering his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday afternoon, July 27, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was handed another “failed” grade by Amnesty International (AI) Philippines, which sharply criticized his administration’s record on human rights and social justice. The human rights organization’s 2025-2026 evaluation

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Cebu exporters told to look beyond America

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local exporters are encouraged to speed up their push into emerging markets, warning that the Philippines’ heavy reliance on the United States as its top export destination has become a liability it can no longer afford. The appeal came from the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) in the wake

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