The Department of Tourism has welcomed the approval to make outdoor face masks optional, saying this development will allow the country's tourism to catch up from the pandemic

Planned fare hikes for jeepneys, buses and ride-hailing vehicles have been suspended to ease pressure on commuters, amid rising global oil prices surges driven by the conflict involving Iran which has disrupted supply and pushed up transport expenses

The annual Bataan–Tarlac Freedom March has been held across 28 February and 1 March, commemorating the WWII Death March; Participants retraced key routes in Central Luzon to honor Filipino and American soldiers who endured the 1942 forced trek

On February 19 the eruption of Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island disrupted classes in 107 public schools, affecting about 52,975 learners; Ashfall and volcanic activity led to emergency measures, as authorities are assisting impacted communities

The house of representatives formally initiated impeachment proceeding against Vice President Sara Duterte, after four separate complaints were filed from opposition parties, civil and religious organizations due to alleged misuse of confidential funds