Philippines Headlines
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0800Law experts urge focus on VP Sara impeach trial, cite Avelino v Cuenco ruling on quorum validity
A group of law deans and professors, including one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, said that the June 3 Senate quorum was valid.
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:13:00 +0800Drug war critic priest, ex-lawmakers deny flood control kickback claims
A priest and former lawmakers denied receiving money related to the flood control scam.
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:13:00 +0800Inflation slows to 6.8% in May 2026 amid easing transport, food costs
Inflation slowed to 6.8% in May from 7.2% in April as transport and food prices eased despite ongoing energy-related pressures linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0800Tropical Depression Ester develops; Signal No. 1 up over Batanes
Ester formed northwest of Batanes early Thursday and is enhancing monsoon rains over parts of Luzon.
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0800Padre Pio shrine in Batangas named international shrine
The shrine dedicated to the Capuchin saint Padre Pio in Batangas has been designated an international shrine.
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0800Sotto, Tulfo, lawmakers deny cash-filled suitcase claims by 18 ex-Marines
Lawmakers denied receiving cash-filled "maleta."
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Go urges stronger El NiƱo measures
Sen. Bong Go has called for sustained support for farmers, fisherfolk and rural communities as the Department of Agriculture (DA) warned that the country’s rice production could decline by 700,000 metric tons this year due to the looming strong...
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Anti-bullying policy mandated in all schools
All schools are mandated to have their own anti-bullying policy as School Year 2026-2027 formally opens on Monday, the Second Congressional Commission on Education said yesterday, noting that the country remains the “bullying capital of the wor...
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800FFCCCII, Angelo King Foundation launch Exemplar Mayor Award
In a bid to recognize city mayors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, transparency, and a commitment to human development, the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry Inc. and the Angelo King Foundation Inc. have ...
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Discayas, 8 others face raps over Bulacan flood control project
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed before the Malolos trial court malversation and graft charges against embattled contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya over an allegedly anomalous flood control project in Calumpit, Bulacan worth P53.9 million.