Philippines Headlines
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:12:00 +0800Palace: Can’t get a Japan visa? Explore the Philippines first
Filipino travelers who are having trouble acquiring a Japanese visa might want to try local tourism first, suggested the Palace.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0800Palace: Marcos surprised by Revilla allegations; allies not exempt
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was surprised that former senator Bong Revilla, the man he endorsed for a senatorial race in 2025, was arrested in relation to the flood control corruption scam, but the Palace maintained that even allies must be held a...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:48:00 +0800'Another Vitaly case': Estonian vlogger to be deported after harassing Filipinos
The Bureau of Immigration has arrested and is set to deport an Estonian vlogger who was harassing Filipinos.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:04:00 +0800Bong Revilla to be detained in Quezon City, posts P90,000 bail for graft
Former lawmaker Bong Revilla is to be detained in a Quezon City jail over his malversation charge.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:38:00 +0800Chinese rocket seen above Palawan, debris to fall near Tubbataha
China's Long March 12 rocket crossed Palawan airspace Monday afternoon, January 19, with debris projected to fall within waters near Puerto Princesa and Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0800Barzaga hit with second libel case over bribery claims in Congress
House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno officially took legal action against Rep. Kiko Barzaga (Cavite, 4th District) over bribery allegations involving the National Unity Party (NUP).
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:21:00 +0800Palace denies planting Marcos impeachment raps
The Palace denied that the impeachment complaint lodged against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was deliberately implanted as a means to distract the public.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:34:00 +0800VP Sara mum on Marcos impeachment, says her case 'all about money'
Vice President Sara Duterte declined to comment on the impeachment complaint filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yesterday, but said she expects to face her own impeachment case next month, which she described as a fundraising scheme by Hous...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0800From most to 2 in 5: Fewer Filipino families say they are poor, survey finds
Fewer Filipino families identified themselves as poor by the end of 2025, but a growing number of households also said they were unsure about their economic standing.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:09:00 +0800Witnesses point to Discaya as contractor of alleged Romualdez property
Witnesses have linked contractor Curlee Discaya to being the contractor for one of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s homes.