Philippines News in English

March 17, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 17th March, and here’s your Philippines daily news capsule.

Fuel prices hit record highs as the peso nears sixty to one dollar.

Mindanao sees mixed approval ratings for Marcos and Duterte in recent polls.

PNP warns of violent indoctrination risks in online games following thwarted school attack.

Pasig City launches fuel aid program for tricycle drivers amid rising costs.

Philippines' lower house approves measures to ease fuel taxes for consumers.

Zambales police issue warnings against fuel hoarding amid energy crisis.

Philippines promotes agriculture as a key investment sector at ADB forum.

Over 1,300 Filipinos repatriated from the Middle East as tensions escalate.

DepEd enhances disaster recovery efforts with new learning hubs in Cebu and Masbate.

Middle East crisis continues as Trump expresses frustration with allies over regional tensions.

Embassy assures legal aid for two OFWs arrested in the UAE over controversial videos.

Stocks fall to a three-month low as the peso hits a record low against the dollar.

Researchers find innovative ways to turn plastic waste into valuable organic compounds.

Astronomers make strides in understanding the universe's expansion and dark energy.

Brain and Behavior Research Foundation awards one million dollars for mental health research breakthroughs.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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