Philippines Headlines
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 16:29:00 +0800The new chief justice: Who is Rodil Zalameda?
This marks the second appointment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the Supreme Court and the first to the position of chief justice.
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 15:58:00 +0800LIST: VP Sara’s witnesses for Nov. 9–13 hearings
Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers have submitted a witness lineup for the Senate impeachment proceedings.
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 15:19:00 +0800Fact check: Viral post falsely tags e-trikes at Marcos’ plant visit as gov't vehicles
Viral post mislabels e-trikes at Marcos’ plant visit as new government vehicles.
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 14:49:00 +0800Malampaya Phase 4 achieves first gas delivery
Phase 4 of the Malampaya Project reached its first gas milestone, marking the official connection of two new wells near Palawan to the Luzon grid.
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 14:12:00 +0800Navy probes alleged reservist over posts on San Andres youth riot
The Philippine Navy will look into online posts made by one of its alleged "reservists" on the recent street brawls at Manila’s San Andres district, warning that he could be dishonorably discharged if he is found to have violated mili...
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:53:00 +0800Marcos appoints Zalameda as chief justice
Zalameda, 63, will replace Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who will reach compulsory retirement on November 6.
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:31:00 +0800Fuel, transport costs push inflation to 7.8% in October 2026
The PSA reported that headline inflation accelerated to 7.8% in October, marking the highest figure since February 2023, when it reached 8.6%.
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 10:59:00 +0800Ex-law dean withdraws as defense witness in Sara Duterte impeachment trial
A former law school dean who was invited by the team of Vice President Sara Duterte has declined to testify for the defense.
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:26:00 +0800Filipino teens among least physically active globally — WHO study
Around 40% of Filipino adolescents reported no day with at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in a week
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 08:05:00 +08008 DPWH personnel suspended over Surigao del Norte projects
The cases involve allegedly incomplete but fully paid projects in Surigao del Norte.