Philippines Headlines
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0800Marcos arrives in India for BRICS Summit, seeks stronger ties
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in New Delhi, India on Friday night to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Philippines seeks to deepen its strategic partnership with India.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:49:00 +0800Martin Romualdez transferred to PGH for independent medical check
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was brought to the Philippine General Hospital on Saturday morning, September 11, for an independent medical assessment that will determine whether he needs to remain confined in a hospital or be transferred to a...
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:38:00 +0800Palawan ferry fire death toll rises to 35; 53 still missing
The death toll from the ferry fire off Coron, Palawan has risen to 35, with 43 survivors and 53 people still missing, the Philippine Coast Guard said Saturday.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Legarda camp slams ‘political persecution’
Environmental and constitutional lawyer Tony La Viña has described the plunder investigation involving Sen. Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, as “classic lawfare” and “political persecution.”
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800DILG seeks return of SK age limit to 15 –19
Youth officials should remain closely connected to the sector they are representing, said Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla as he is pushing for restoring the age of eligibility for the Sangguaniang Kabataan (SK) to 15 to 19 years old.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Senate approves Philippines-France visiting forces pact
The Senate committee on foreign relations has approved the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and France, paving the way for the treaty’s plenary ratification next week.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800President Marcos to represent Asean at BRICS Summit in India
President Marcos departed for New Delhi, India on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, where he is set to represent the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and push for peaceful settlement of disputes under international law.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800DFA to China: Move out, stop island-building in West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) called on China yesterday to stop its occupation and island-building activities in Panganiban (Mischief) and Zamora (Subi) Reefs in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800NBI: Cayetanos expected back this weekend
The National Bureau of Investigation sees no legal problem with the recent trip of Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano to Singapore, with authorities expecting the siblings to return to the country this weekend.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Chances of nabbing Bato getting bigger – Jonvic
The chances of arresting Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa are getting bigger, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, stressing law enforcement authorities would soon smoke the fugitive senator out of his hideout.