Philippines Headlines

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:45:00 +0800
UN will likely ignore 'baseless claims' by NGO urging Duterte release — DFA
The Philippines said the United Nations Human Rights Council will likely brush aside written arguments by a Japanese non-government organization seeking to free former President Rodrigo Duterte from the custody of the International Criminal Court.

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:38:00 +0800
PNP relieves HPG spox over alleged facilitation of meeting with sabungeros kin
The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) relieved its spokesperson after he allegedly facilitated meetings between the families of missing sabungeros and implicated police officers.

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:56:00 +0800
DOJ: Law enforcement ordered to implement arrest of Bato Dela Rosa
Law enforcement agencies have been ordered to effect the arrest of Sen. Bato Dela Rosa, Justice Secretary Frederrick Vida said.

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:51:00 +0800
SolGen: No legal impediment to enforce ICC warrant vs Bato
With Sen. Bato dela Rosa’s request for a temporary restraining order denied, there is no legal impediment to implement the warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him, the Office of the Solicitor General said....

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:26:00 +0800
VP Sara impeachment trial to start July 6, says Erwin Tulfo
The impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte is set to start July 6, Sen. Erwin Tulfo said on Thursday, May 21.

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:58:00 +0800
Fact check: UN did not ‘intervene’ in Rodrigo Duterte ICC case
A viral Facebook post falsely portrayed a Japanese NGO statement as United Nations intervention in Duterte’s ICC case.

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800
Tulfo counters Cayetano claim: Minority senators checked on colleagues after shooting
Sen. Erwin Tulfo pushed back against Sen. Pia Cayetano’s claim that no one from the minority bloc checked on members of the majority following the May 13 shooting incident inside the Senate complex.

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:44:00 +0800
Prices of basic goods may inch up as manufacturers cite rising costs — DTI
Filipino consumers may soon experience slight increases in the prices of some basic goods as manufacturers continue to deal with rising fuel and logistics costs brought about by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Guinness record for papal stamps
 De Leon holds the Guinness World Record for having the largest papal stamp collection.

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Senate reshuffle continues; Pia gets Blue Ribbon
Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected chairperson of the Blue Ribbon committee, replacing Sen. Panfilo Lacson, who led the panel in investigating the multibillion-peso flood control scam.

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