laureate of The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences 2025 French economist Philippe Aghion poses on stage with his award during the 2025 Nobel Prize award ceremony on December 10, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden. The laureates received their prizes at formal ceremonies in Stockholm and Oslo on December 10. That date is the anniversary of the death in 1896 of scientist Alfred Nobel, who created the prizes in his will. (Photo by Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP)

Olympic gold next big target for fearless IndiaSuryakumar Yadav lifts the trophy as India celebrate winning the T20 World Cup for the third time.

G7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves, FT reportsA pump jack operates near a crude oil reserve in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, U.S. (File)

We reiterate that we cannot vote in favor of a rehashed case resting on previously presented information that, in our opinion, remain weak and inconclusive,” he said, implying that NUP will not support the impeachment if there is “no new and stronger” proof. But yesterday, the NUP leadership returned to their original stand, this time coming from Puno. “Now that the House committee on justice has voted on the substance of the impeachment complaints against VP Duterte, the NUP urges the committee to present new evidence and a stronger case as the hearings proceed,” he urged panel chairperson Rep. Gerville Luistro. “The NUP does not want to send a weak case to the Senate only for it to be summarily dismissed. Doing so would only weaken the credibility of the impeachment process and diminish the gravity of this constitutional mechanism,” Puno reiterated.

MANILA, Philippines — The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) appealed to lawyers to uphold respect for women following sexist remarks made by a lawmaker during a congressional hearing. It maintained that “disrespect, bias or discrimination against women contradicts the foundation of legal ethics and weakens public trust in the profession.”“A lawyer who does not respect women undermines the basic principles of equality and fairness that the law promotes,” it added. “As we commemorate International Women’s Month, lawyers are more expected, in this trying time when violence against women has become increasingly prevalent, to take more action to fight all forms of injustice against women and other vulnerable sectors of society,” the IBP said. In a Monday interview with “Storycon” on One News, IBP president Allan Panolong said the organization has the power to initiate motu proprio proceedings against members of the Bar. “The IBP has this motu proprio power to initiate and investigate an erring member of the Bar whose conduct is unbecoming of a member of the Bar,” Panolong said.

Students, teachers plant 748 tree seedlings at Mindanao Army campParticipants to the tree planting activity in the Army's Camp Manuel T. Yan, Sr., including high school students, have planted more than 700 different species of tree seedlings during the event. COTABATO CITY — Teachers and high school students, assisted by soldiers, planted over 700 tree seedlings on Saturday, March 7, around Camp Manuel T. Yan, Sr., in observance of International Women’s Month. Teachers and the school principal confirmed that a total of 635 forest tree seedlings were planted in open areas inside the camp. In addition, students and soldiers separately planted 116 fruit tree seedlings around the campgrounds. The 10th 10th ID kicked off its observance of International Women’s Month last Monday with Major Gen. Luzon pinning higher-rank insignias on a group of newly promoted female personnel under his command.

Socio-economic programs for MILF camps pushedOSAP, headed by Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Anton Lagdameo (right), convened a coordination meeting with key agencies to review the status of socio-economic initiatives under the normalization program. MANILA, Philippine — The Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP) is advancing coordination efforts to support socio-economic assistance in BARMM under Malacanang's normalization program. The initiative aims to strengthen coordination among government agencies implementing programs under the normalization process. The Camps Transformation Plan is a part of the broader socio-economic support for former combatants and their communities. Aside from providing assistance to individual decommissioned fighters and their families, the program focuses on infrastructure and development projects within six previously acknowledged MILF camps.

Oil prices to jump by double digits on March 10Gas station attendants refuel vehicles in Quezon City on March 2, 2026, a day ahead of the expected oil price hike. Photos by Michael Varcas/The Philippine STARMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy on Monday told motorists to brace for higher fuel prices as local oil retailers are set to implement double-digit hikes ranging from P17.00 to P24.00. In a press conference, DOE Secretary Sharon Garin explained that the oil price hikes will be implemented on a staggered basis this week. Here are the oil price hikes per retailer:Shell: P24.50/ per literPetron: P19.20/ per literTotal: P20.20/ per literChevron: P17.50/ per literJetty: P19.00/ per literSeaoil: P21 to P23/ per literThe complete schedule of the staggered implementation is as follows:DOE A matrix of oil price adjustments from March 10 to 16. Garin explained that the DOE does not have the power to regulate price increases due to the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act.

Duterte camp shifts strategy to UN after ICC junks release bidPeople tape flags of the Philippines on a life-size cartboard cutout of former Philippines' president Rodrigo Duterte during a demonstration in his support outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he will be questioned on charges of crimes against humanity, in The Hague on February 23, 2026. Duterte will remain at the ICC detention center after the appeals judges rejected the challenge filed by his lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman. "How can (the ICC) convict (former president Duterte) if it has no jurisdiction? That's why I am planning to bring the issue before the United Nations," Panelo said over Bilyonaryo News Channel. "It (ICC) is not even part of the United Nations.

Government-run sports academy holds court at PSA ForumMANILA, Philippines — Get to know more about the National Academy of Sports (NAS), which will be featured as the main guest in the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum in its initial foray for 2026 on Tuesday, March 10, at the conference hall of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The other half of the public sports program presented by San Miguel Corporation, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, MILO, and the country’s 24/7 sports app ArenaPlus, is the coming Vermosa Victory Games. Appearing on behalf of the multi-sports tournament to be held at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub are XMPLR founder and CEO Robbie De Vera, Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub general manager Leilani Tan, and Vermosa Victory Games project head Ronyth Cada. PSA president Francis TJ Ochoa, sports editor of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, requests members and officers to attend the group’s first session for the year. (PSA pool story)

Oil prices continue rapid climbTHE price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the US and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East. The shipping disruption and damage to key Middle East oil and gas facilities have interrupted supplies from some of the world's largest oil producers. Asean, China ‘heavily invested’ in Code of Conduct in South China SeaTHE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China are "heavily invested" in the finalization of the 2026 Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (SCS), which has dragged on for the past 17 years because of some contentious issues. The negotiation for a COC stemmed from the need to address mounting tension in the 1990s amid the overlapping claims in the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Aquino analyzes the effect on oil prices during the Lenten season, while Tatad asks if Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been killed.

Senators seek action vs abusive gas stationsA gasoline station in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan announces that it has run out of diesel yesterday. MANILA, Philippines — Senators yesterday called for a crackdown on gas stations prematurely raising pump prices, warning that the unabated fuel price hikes have slashed the daily take-home pay of public utility vehicle drivers to less than P300. “I filed a resolution urging the executive to convene a task force which will monitor fuel prices, and maybe even the price of basic commodities,” he said. Personnel working remotely are required to remain reachable during office hours through official communication channels and must attend meetings, hearings, conferences, or other onsite work when directed. Employees who report on-site on Fridays will be granted non-compensatory time off, subject to existing rules and regulations.

President Marcos off to New York for UN assemblyMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos left yesterday for New York City to visit the United Nations headquarters, where he is expected to call for peace in the Middle East, discuss the Philippines’ efforts to protect women’s rights and seek support for the country’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council. Marcos’ visit to the UN from March 9 to 10 will be his 41st overseas trip since assuming office in 2022. Unlike in other overseas trips, Marcos did not issue a departure statement before the plane carrying him took off at 10:22 a.m.Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III will serve as caretakers of government while Marcos is in New York. The President is also expected to meet with UN Secretary General António Guterres to talk about developments in the Middle East, where more than 2.5 million Filipinos live or work. Marcos was accompanied by First Lady Liza Marcos, Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. and Communications Secretary Dave Gomez.

PAGASA: LPA outside PAR unlikely to become tropical depressionLow-pressure area 1,405 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao as of 8 a.m. on March 8, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has a “low chance” of developing into a tropical depression, the state weather bureau PAGASA said. As of 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, PAGASA reported that the LPA is located approximately 1,405 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao. Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Region may also experience cloudy skies with light rains. The amihan may likewise bring cloudy skies with rain to Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga and Aurora.

Smoke continues to rise after a reported strike on fuel tanks in an oil refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026.