Philippines Headlines

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0800
LTFRB summons taxi operator tagged in overcharging K-pop idol Soobin
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said that it issued a show cause order against the operator of the cab that tried to overcharge Korean singer Soobin. 

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0800
How a Ukrainian group goes after war criminals — and what the Philippines can learn from them 
In a Manila roundtable, Ukraine's top war crimes documenters laid out the methods they've used to chase Russian perpetrators — and why they think the same playbook can work for the Philippines. 

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0800
244 OFWs repatriated from Middle East amid Israel-Iran war
A total of 244 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and their families were repatriated from the Middle East on Good Friday amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran.

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0800
Archdiocese appeals to the faithful: Unite in prayer for world peace on Good Friday
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula urged the clergy and the faithful to unite in prayer for regions currently devastated by war.

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0800
Warm Good Friday across most of the Philippines
It will be a hot Good Friday across the country as the easterly winds prevail on April 3.

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 09:59:00 +0800
No toll fee for Philippine-flagged vessels in Strait of Hormuz, says DFA
Philippine-flagged vessels and energy shipments to the Philippines will not be charged to cross the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0800
Iran allows passage for Philippines-bound ships through Hormuz
Iran has assured the Philippines that its vessels and seafarers will be allowed safe and unhindered passage through the Strait of Hormuz — a breakthrough that Manila hopes will ease its deepening energy crisis triggered by the month-long blocka...

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:42:00 +0800
China warns Philippines vs renaming of South China Sea reefs
China protested the Philippines’ decision to assign names to more than 100 sea features.

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0800
US-Philippines Cope Thunder sets return to Basa Air Base
The US and Philippine air forces will begin the latest round of the revived joint air exercise on April 6.

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:33:00 +0800
Fact check: Risa Hontiveros did not ask Eala to endorse LGBT advocacy
Viral posts, amplified by notable personalities, falsely claimed that Sen. Risa Hontiveros asked tennis sensation Alex Eala to advocate for a political cause.

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