Philippines Headlines

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 16:43:00 +0800
Supreme Court rejects Romualdez bid to stop Ombudsman probe
In a statement on Wednesday, November 4, the high court ruled that Romualdez’s petition for certiorari has become moot following the formal filing of criminal charges against him before the Sandiganbayan. 

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 16:14:00 +0800
Sotto seeks stricter Senate rules on prolonged absences
Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente "Tito" Sotto has filed a resolution seeking clearer rules on the prolonged and unauthorized absences of senators, citing complaints filed before the Committee on Ethics.

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 15:45:00 +0800
Immigration intercepts 2 Filipinos bound for conflict zones
The Bureau of Immigration has intercepted two Filipino men attempting to leave the country after uncovering suspicious online recruitment schemes that promised thousands of dollars in salaries and signing bonuses for jobs in armed conflict zones.

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 12:16:00 +0800
BJMP probes alleged ‘irregularities’ in Romualdez’s detention
In a statement on Wednesday, November 4, the BJMP said that Chief Jail Director Efren Nemeño ordered an immediate investigation after rumours that Romualdez has been going out of prison.

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:57:00 +0800
Prosecutors asks ICC to admit testimonies detailing police’s ‘modus operandi’
In a motion filed under Rule 68(3) of the ICC Rules of Procedure and Evidence, the Office of the Prosecutor requested authorization to introduce the prior recorded statements, interview transcripts, and associated case materials of four key witnesses...

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:21:00 +0800
C5 rehabilitation to start in late November, target completion by early 2028
The P2.5 billion rehabilitation of Circumferential Road 5 (C5) will begint this November and is projected to end in early 2028

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:01:00 +0800
NBI prepares subpoenas in Bulacan pet crematoriums probe
PAWS said it had gathered 191 affidavits and submissions from pet owners as of November 3.

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 10:07:00 +0800
2024 heatwave linked to 585 more preterm births in Philippines — study
Extreme heat in April 2024 resulted in 585 additional preterm births during the 15-day period, where temperatures rose 2.44 degrees above normal.

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0800
Wage hikes in Western Visayas, Soccsksargen take effect Nov. 19
How much will workers earn under new Western Visayas, SOCCSKSARGEN wage hikes?

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 07:30:00 +0800
Myanmar nationals ask Philippines' appeals court to act on stalled war crimes case
Chin war survivors want the DOJ compelled to act on their 2023 complaint.

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