Philippines Headlines

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0800
China spy leaks likely compromised Ayungin resupply missions, says PCG
Sensitive information leaked by an alleged Chinese-recruited spy with ties to a Philippine Coast Guard personnel likely compromised the Philippines' resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal, PCG spokesperson Jay Tarriela confirmed Friday, March 6. ...

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0800
Marcos to fly to New York for UN sessions, will call for peace in Middle East
The trip comes as coordinated US and Israeli military strikes on Iran and ensuing Iranian counter-strikes have plunged the region into its most serious open conflict in years. At least two million Filipinos reside or work in the Middle East.

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0800
Middle East war could last up to 8 weeks – DFA
The DFA told senators the conflict could up to eight weeks, while defense officials warned the timeline remains uncertain.

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:05:00 +0800
MRT-3 inspects train after commuter posts about cockroaches
MRT-3 management inspected and disinfected its train after a commuter reported seeing small cockroaches inside a car

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0800
Tau Gamma urges suspects to surrender as Remulla issues warning
Tau Gamma Phi's spokesperson faced the media beside Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday, March 6, and publicly urged their members to surrender in the hazing death of 19-year-old Mark Kenneth Alcedo. 

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0800
National petrol reserve pushed amid Middle East crisis
Sen. Sotto filed a bill creating 90-day national petroleum reserve to cushion oil supply shocks.

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0800
Madriaga offered P500 million to P1 billion for silence – lawyer
Former colleagues tried to bribe Ramil Madriaga with P500 million to P1 billion in exchange for his silence on Vice President Sara Duterte’s links to drug dealers and offshore gaming operators who bankrolled her campaign in 2022.

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Ethics complaint filed vs Suntay
 After congresswomen referred to the ethics panel the sexist remarks of Rep. Bong Suntay, women’s rights advocates filed an ethics complaint yesterday against the Quezon City lawmaker.

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
DTI enforces flexi-work scheme; business groups open
Responding to President Marcos’ call to reduce fuel consumption, the Department of Trade and Industry  will implement a flexible work scheme beginning March 9.

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Sara hits critics’ ‘silence’ on cash deliveries to pols
Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday questioned the “deafening silence” of civil society groups, the Church and lawmakers to allegations raised by 18 men who claimed to be former Marines, that they delivered suitcases containing billions...

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