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🇵🇭 Top 5 Major News in the Philippines Today (July 22, 2026)
1. MANIBELA Transport Strike Begins Amid Oil Price Hikes Transport group MANIBELA launched a multi-day strike on July 22 to protest successive, "baseless" oil price hikes driven by escalating Middle East tensions. The Manila Times
2. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete Assumes Post as New AFP Chief President Marcos appointed Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete as the new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, succeeding General Romeo Brawner Jr. The Manila Times
3. VP Sara Duterte Receives Impeachment Updates in The Hague While staying in The Hague, Netherlands, Vice President Sara Duterte was updated on the Senate impeachment court's decision to subpoena her and her husband's bank and tax records. Philstar
4. Philippines' Balance of Payments Surplus Surges in June Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data revealed that the country's balance of payments position hit a 21-month high surplus of $3.4 billion in June. The Manila Times
5. Building Permit Approvals Drop Sharply in May Government data showed that approved building permits declined by 11.6% year-on-year in May, hitting the steepest drop in eight months due to higher borrowing costs and construction expenses. Business World

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🇵🇭 Top 5 Major News in the Philippines Today (July 21, 2026)
1. Senate Okays Subpoena for VP Duterte's Financial RecordsThe Senate impeachment court authorized subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte's bank, tax, and Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records, marking a major procedural win for House prosecutors.Inquirer.net
2. Ombudsman Warns Romualdez Trying to Leave the CountryThe Office of the Ombudsman revealed that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is attempting to leave the Philippines through informal channels to evade an impending plunder case, despite a precautionary hold departure order.OneNews.PH
3. Philippine Power Rates Ranked Highest in ASEANRecent data highlights that the Philippines' electricity rates have risen to become the highest in Southeast Asia, with further utility hikes and energy cost pressures looming.Inquirer.net
4. DMW Reports Casualties in Black Sea AttacksThe Department of Migrant Workers announced that two Filipino seafarers were killed and 12 others injured following a series of commercial vessel attacks in the Black Sea. Philippine News Agency
5. DND Condemns China Coast Guard AttackThe Department of National Defense strongly condemned an act of violence and harassment committed by the China Coast Guard against Philippine Navy personnel stationed at Ayungin Shoal. Philippine News Agency