Philippines Headlines

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:33:00 +0800
SolGen to Supreme Court: PH never a sanctuary for impunity, ICC warrant vs Bato enforceable
In its comment on Dela Rosa’s plea dated May 16, the OSG argued that the Executive Department can legally enforce the warrant of arrest against Dela Rosa, saying that there is no need for the Philippine courts to enforce the warrant. 

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:25:00 +0800
ICC prosecutors eye November trial against Rodrigo Duterte
In the prosecution’s submission dated May 15, the prosecutors said it expects to complete all of the necessary pre-trial steps by Sept. 30, 2026.

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Senate refuses to receive Aplasca suspension order – ombudsman
The Senate has refused to receive the suspension order against Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca and the subpoena for the CCTV footage related to the discharge of firearms in the chamber, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday.

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
New Duterte lawyer seeks another fitness review
British lawyer Peter Haynes, the new lead defense counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte, is hitting the ground running with a move to revisit the issue of the former chief executive’s fitness to stand trial before the International Crimin...

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Robes on: Senate convenes as impeach court on Monday
Be present, and wear your robes.

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Marcos to PMA grads: Loyalty to Constitution, not politics
President Marcos yesterday reminded the new graduates of the Philippine Military Academy that their loyalty should be to the Constitution and not to any political interest or personality, as he urged them not to condone wrongdoing that could ble...

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Comelec calls on eligible voters to register by Monday
The Commission on Elections yesterday urged eligible voters to beat the May 18 deadline of registration for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. “The deadline is on Monday. Our reminder to those who have not yet registered: the...

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Top US economic affairs exec to visit Philippines
US Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will be traveling to the Philippines this week, the US Department of State announced yesterday.

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Dipolog to log highest heat index today
Temperatures in Dipolog in Zamboanga del Norte may reach up to 46 degrees Celsius today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
CHED targets 394,000 SHS graduates for college this year
The Commission on Higher Education is targeting at least 394,000 senior high school graduates to enroll in colleges and universities for Academic Year 2026-2027, CHED chairperson Shirley Agrupis said on Friday.

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