Philippines Headlines
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 17:06:00 +0800‘Lawsuits incoming’: Zaldy Co’s lawyer to sue authorities over seized vehicles
The legal counsel of former Rep. Elizaldy Co said they intend to file a complaint against government authorities over the seizure of car keys to 34 vehicles linked to the former lawmaker and his firm.
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0800‘Bumaba na nang kusa’: Balanga bishop says on corrupt officials during Traslacion's ‘misa mayor’
Diocese of Balanga Bishop Rufino Sescon Jr. took a swipe at corrupt government officials, urging them to follow Jesus’ example and “step down.”
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 16:35:00 +080010 priests, 1 religious brother pass the 2025 Bar Exams
At least 10 Catholic priests and one religious brother passed the 2025 Bar Examinations.
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 16:32:00 +0800Black Nazarene's Traslacion crowd nears 700,000 by midday
Crowd estimates for the Black Nazarene Traslacion neared 700,000 by midday.
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 16:06:00 +0800Army colonel relieved after his alleged 'withdrawal' of support for Marcos
The Philippine Army relieved a senior officer on Friday, January 9, after he said he "withdrew" his support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a social media post — the latest sign of discontent within military circles amid a corru...
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0800Garbage landslide in Cebu kills 1, injures 12, leaves 38 missing
A garbage landslide at a Cebu City landfill killed one worker, injured 12, and left 38 missing, authorities said.
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 14:28:00 +0800The missing Bato: How the Senate can force a lawmaker back
Sen. Bato dela Rosa has not made a public appearance in almost two months, but can the Senate force him to show up to work?
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 13:31:00 +0800Pinoys see less worsening graft amid scandal that's implicated lawmakers but detained none
Public perception that corruption worsened in the Philippines over the past year has surprisingly softened even as the flood control scandal has forced Cabinet resignations, driven a fugitive former lawmaker underground, and led to the freezing of bi...
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:15:00 +0800Tabloid photojournalist dies covering Traslacion
A tabloid photojournalist died while covering the Translacion on Friday, January 9, according to the initial report of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO).
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:11:00 +08008 luxury vehicles linked to Zaldy Co seized in BGC condo
After seizing the Discayas’ luxury vehicles, law enforcement agencies have turned their attention to cars linked to former Rep. Elizaldy Co.