Photos: Manila’s streets empty as fuel prices surge amid Hormuz crisis
Empty streets expose another crisis as Filipinos battle soaring oil prices, dwindling incomes, and a stagnating economy.
![Cabbage farmers in the Philippines are harvesting their crops at a loss as prices plunge and fuel costs soar, amid a national energy emergency linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. [Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-1774472350.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
![People stand in a queue with their empty LPG cylinders outside a gas agency amid supply disruptions following the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ahmedabad, India on March 12, 2026. [Amit Dave/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-1773351008.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Questions for Marcos Jr 40 years after Philippines ‘People Power’ revolt
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to dismantle system of political dynasties said to breed culture of corruption.
From: NewsFeed
Thousands join Manila corruption protest on 40th anniversary of uprising
In the Philippines, thousands of protesters clashed with police in Manila on the 40th anniversary of a popular uprising.
Published On 25 Feb 2026
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight rematch in September
Rematch of 2015 bout to be streamed on Netflix and will be the first boxing event to be held at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Protests as ICC hearings start for ex-Philippine leader Duterte
Human rights activists marched outside the ICC against the Philippines’ ex-President Rodrigo Duterte.
Published On 23 Feb 2026
ICC opens hearings into ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during his time as president and Davao mayor.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Sara Duterte announces run for presidency of Philippines
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has announced she will run for president in 2028.
Published On 18 Feb 2026
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to face Ruslan Provodnikov in April
Eight-division world champion Pacquiao will face former junior welterweight world champion Provodnikov on April 18.
Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces run for president in 2028
Announcement follows multiple impeachment complaints against the vice president over allegations of corruption.
Philippines rebukes China embassy over ‘coercive’ warning of job losses
Diplomatic dispute escalates as Beijing and Manila present competing narratives over the South China Sea.
Two Philippine senators named ‘co-perpetrators’ in Duterte ICC case
Former Philippine justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II also among eight current, past officials named in complaint.
