Philippines Headlines

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0800
Marcos sees room to expand trade with Russia
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines and Russia have "a great deal more" room to expand trade and economic cooperation, as he met Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0800
Child stunting hits 25%, first rise in 10 years
Child stunting in the Philippines jumped to 25% in 2025, the first increase in a decade, according to government nutrition data released this week. 

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0800
All 5 Philippine schools slip in 2027 QS rankings
All five Philippine universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027 fell in their standings, with rankings firm Quacquarelli Symonds saying advances elsewhere in higher education may be the cause of the drop. 

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0800
No communication on Bong Go's alleged ICC warrant — DOJ
The Department of Justice said it has not received any official communication regarding the alleged International Criminal Court warrant of arrest against Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:43:00 +0800
‘Waste of taxpayers’ money’: Lacson says 28-day Senate standoff under Cayetano cost P700 million
Sen. Panfilo Lacson criticized the 28-day Senate leadership standoff under former Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano, saying the impasse cost taxpayers an estimated P700 million while producing “chaos” and legislative inaction

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0800
Marcos meets Putin in bilateral talks as Russia hosts ASEAN summit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan on Wednesday, June 17, as Southeast Asian leaders gathered for a summit aimed at strengthening ties between Russia and ASEAN.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0800
AICS bill misses special session passage over 'anti-epal' provision
Sen. Erwin Tulfo said the AICS bill was delayed after the House disagreed with a clause barring politicians from participating in aid distribution.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
House dynasty bill not watered down?
The House-approved anti-political dynasty bill is not a “watered-down” version, according to Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Sandro Marcos on 18 men’s accusations: It’s all BS
The claims of the 18 self-styled bagmen are “all BS” and are not worth time or attention, House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos said yesterday.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
DFA: Philippine maritime zones not at risk
The Philippines’ maritime zones are not at risk, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday, belying retired Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio’s statement in a television interview that the DFA should not sleep on ...

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