Philippines Headlines

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:09:00 +0800
KOJC witness flipped after asking Hontiveros for help, says senator
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that the whistleblower who recanted their testimony against doomsday pastor Apollo Quiboloy was asking their office for help just days prior the viral video, saying that he feared being kidnapped.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:27:00 +0800
102 trafficking victims acquitted over BIR stamp case in Pangasinan
A regional trial court in Pangasinan has acquitted over 100 individuals charged with illegal possession of cigarette manufacturing materials and counterfeit tax stamps, citing insufficient evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:57:00 +0800
Senate open to public access in budget bicam talks
Following a contentious 2025 budget cycle last year, the Senate has signaled its openness to making the national budget deliberation process public.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:43:00 +0800
UN report backs long-stalled Philippines rights bills. Will new Congress deliver?
A UN expert says the Philippines hasn’t done enough to turn the page on rights abuses. Her report outlines key reforms—but will Congress act this time?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:07:00 +0800
DOJ chief Remulla to apply for Ombudsman post
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed on Monday, June 30, that he intends to apply for the position of Ombudsman.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:56:00 +0800
P50 minimum wage hike approved for NCR
The hike translates to an additional P1,100 per month.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:50:00 +0800
Comelec affirms Benny Abante’s win, rules Uy not natural-born Filipino
The Commission on Elections has rejected Luis "Joey" Chua Uy's motion for reconsideration, clearing the way for re-electionist Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. to be proclaimed as the representative of Manila's 6th district.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0800
Pope Leo honors Iloilo prelate with pallium at Vatican mass
Pope Leo XIV conferred the pallium on Archbishop Midyphil Billones during the Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800
Cold chain support for food security sought
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday appealed to the Cold Chain Association of the Philippines to support the Department of Agriculture’s efforts to accelerate the development of cold storage infrastructure, which is ...

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800
Pass anti-contractualization bill, 20th Congress urged
Workers yesterday urged the incoming members of the 20th Congress to not just re-file measures for a legislated wage hike, but also pursue measures to end all forms of contractualization.

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