Philippines Headlines
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:59:00 +0800Weeks before polls, Romualdez asks Lakas-CMD to deliver Alyansa win
With weeks left in the campaign, House Speaker Martin Romualdez gathered ruling party Lakas-CMD to rally local leaders in securing Senate seats for Alyansa bets.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:12:00 +0800Filipino household worker killed in Milan burglary
A 61-year-old Filipino household worker was killed during a burglary at his employer's apartment in Milan, Italy on Sunday, according to a statement from the Philippine Consulate General in Milan.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:04:00 +0800April 22 declared day of national mourning for Nora Aunor
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared April 22 a Day of National Mourning in honor of the late veteran actress and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Nora Aunor.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:02:00 +0800As Filipinos face climate challenges daily, groups urge action in May elections
As climate change affects daily life, environmental watchdogs urge Filipinos to reflect on its urgency as they vote on election day.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:50:00 +0800UPCAT 2025 results: 13% of examinees accepted
Around 13% or 17,996 applicants out of the 135,236 who took the UPCAT have successfully qualified for admission.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:45:00 +0800Intercessions in Eucharistic liturgy adjusted following Pope Francis’ death
During the intercessions within the Liturgy of the Eucharist, it was observed that, instead of the usual prayers, the priest included a petition for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:31:00 +0800Law signed requiring immediate, proper burial of Muslim cadavers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure mandating the immediate and proper burial of Muslim cadavers, in accordance with Islamic religious practices.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:21:00 +0800Pope Francis taught compassion in world of hate — VP Sara
The vice president remembers the pontiff as a champion of compassion and forgiveness.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +080026 areas under ‘danger’ heat index — PAGASA
San Ildefonso in Bulacan province is expected to record the highest heat index at 46°C.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:45:00 +0800LIVE updates: Death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America and a central figure in Catholic reform, has died at age 88.