With fuel prices in the Philippines among the world’s hardest hit by the Iran war, consumer groups are urging the government to take bolder action, including tighter control over pump prices.

Since 14 April, fuel prices have been rolled back nationwide, with diesel down by over PHP20 per litre, gasoline by more than PHP4, and kerosene by over PHP8. With effect from 14 April 2026, the ...

Rollback in diesel prices seen kicking in from Tuesday amid Iran-US ceasefire Manila: A major rollback in diesel fuel prices, possibly as high as ₱6.50/L, may hit the pumps next week as the fragile US ...

MANILA, Philippines — As of March 30, the Philippines was no longer Southeast Asia’s most extreme case of fuel price increases, but domestic economic pressures tied to the crisis remain significant, ...

MANILA, Philippines — Vessels bound for the Philippines are now assured safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran’s commitment to allow unhindered transit through one of the world’s ...

A major city in the Philippines is now under a State of Energy Emergency as its public transport drivers are reeling from the effects of exorbitant fuel prices brought about by the conflict in the ...

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. Filipinos heading to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Netflix subscription plans have increased in price for the first time since January 2025. The price hike comes as Netflix has been investing heavily in its content, including new ventures into the ...

The Philippines suspended its wholesale electricity spot market on Thursday, the latest in a series of emergency measures meant to address energy supply risks and price volatility triggered by the ...

The Southeast Asian country imports 90 percent of its oil from the Middle East, and the government is under intense pressure to deal with the situation. By Sui-Lee Wee President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr ...

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