Philippines Headlines
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 17:28:00 +0800Over half of the 655 firework injuries involve children
Fireworks-related injuries surged to 655 cases on Saturday, January 3, with more than half affecting children and teenagers.
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 14:55:00 +0800Filipina among ICE's mass arrest in US on New Year's Day
A Filipina with a criminal record was among undocumented immigrants arrested by ICE during New Year operations in the US.
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 13:50:00 +0800How much will gov't workers get in 3rd tranche of salary increase?
Government employees can expect higher pay starting this month as the third tranche of the updated salary schedule takes effect in January.
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 11:38:00 +0800Marcos warned: P633-B 'hard, soft, shadow pork' in 2026 budget
The national budget is riddled with three types of pork: hard, soft and shadow, a group warned President Marcos.
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 10:22:00 +0800'Country of the Year': Political turnaround earns this war-scarred nation a nod
The magazine said Syria showed the greatest improvement in 2025, citing political change, easing repression, and early signs of economic recovery.
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0800Lawmakers regularly get ‘break bonus’ – Tiangco
“Christmas bonus?”
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Marcos admin officials go under CA scrutiny
Former broadcast journalist Jay Ruiz and information and communications technology chief Henry Aguda came under scrutiny by the Commission on Appointments (CA) after their confirmations were bypassed or deferred before the 19th Congress adjourned.
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Remulla rushed to hospital? ‘Fake news’
There is no truth to the rumor spreading on social media that Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla was rushed to a hospital, his younger brother Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Chief Justice vows more efficient, accessible judiciary in 2026
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo expressed confidence the country’s courts are gearing toward more “efficient, accessible and responsive” operations this year as the innovation program that his leadership has launched for the judici...
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Cybercrime center says 3G network phased out in 2026
The 3G legacy network is no longer available in 2026, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center executive director Renato Paraiso.