Philippines Headlines

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:46:00 +0800
'Armed and dangerous': Atong Ang named 'most wanted' with P10-M reward
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has labeled Atong Ang the Philippines' "number one most wanted," triggering a nationwide manhunt and a P10-million reward for leads.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:10:00 +0800
4 ex-DPWH officials, contractor now state witnesses — DOJ
The DOJ said four former DPWH officials and a contractor are now state witnesses in flood control cases, returning P316 million.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:17:00 +0800
Russian vlogger Vitaly to be deported after serving his time
The Bureau of Immigration confirmed on Thursday, January 15, that the Taguig City Regional Trial Court has resolved the criminal cases against Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, who has already served his penalty and may be deported in the coming w...

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:02:00 +0800
Philippines, Japan sign new defense pact amid fraying relations with China
The Philippines and Japan took another step in their expanding defense ties on Thursday, January 15, signing a new pact that will allow their militaries to share supplies and services during joint exercises and operations.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:51:00 +0800
Signal No. 1 up over 12 areas as ‘Ada’ moves to Surigao
Tropical depression "Ada" maintained its strength as it tracked west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, prompting state weather bureau PAGASA to hoist Signal No. 1 over several provinces in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:16:00 +0800
Philippines spared from US suspension of immigrant visas
"Filipinos [are] not included," Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez told Philstar.com in a message on Thursday, January 15.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0800
Enrique Razon files cyberlibel raps vs Kiko Barzaga
Billionaire Enrique Razon has filed cyberlibel complaints against suspended Cavite Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga over his pronouncements against the business tycoon.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:59:00 +0800
Atong Ang's lawyer slams 'premature' arrest order
The lawyer Atong Ang denounced the order of the Laguna court that issued a warrant of arrest against the business tycoon, claiming that it violated his right to due process.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:45:00 +0800
LIVE updates: Tropical Cyclone 'Ada'
Follow this page for updates on "Ada," the first tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine area of responsibility this year.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:16:00 +0800
Signal No. 1 up in 11 areas as 'Ada' gains strength
Tropical Depression Ada slightly intensified as it moved over the Philippine Sea east of Mindanao on Thursday morning, January 15, with Signal No. 1 remaining hoisted over 11 areas, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.

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