Philippines Headlines

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0800
Jobless Filipinos drop to 2.77 million in August
The number of jobless Filipinos in August this year declined to 2.77 million, indicating a 5.3% drop in the unemployment rate from July’s 6%.

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0800
Security Council to probe China funds linked to Sara Duterte
National Security Adviser Eduardo Oban Jr. said that the allegations, which emerged during the ongoing impeachment proceedings, may have national security implications.

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:18:00 +0800
Arrest warrant out for Leandro Leviste over alleged Public Service Act violation
According to a copy of the warrant of arrest sent to reporters by the National Bureau of Investigation, the Makati RTC Branch 235 issued the warrant on October 5. 

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 08:19:00 +0800
Palace rejects VP Sara's claim that Marcos admin was behind cash delivery claims
“Wala nang masisira kay VP Sara; nasa katawan na niya ‘yan."

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0800
LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Oct. 7
Follow the trial, in context and in real time.

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 07:50:00 +0800
Chinese state firms remitted P319 million to Sara Duterte-linked company — Hontiveros
The Anti-Money Laundering Council had previously flagged these transactions as covered and suspicious transaction reports due to a lack of legitimate underlying transactions.

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Philippines, Poland ink mutual legal assistance pact
The Philippines and Poland yesterday signed an agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, as leaders of both countries expect expanded relations in economy, information technology, defense as well as a strategic partnership amid securi...

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Government urges SC: Junk petition vs BSKE postponement
The Supreme Court should dismiss the challenge to the law fixing the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections officials and resetting the election to November 2028, as well as deny efforts to prevent its enforcement, several governmen...

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
ICC prosecutor opposes evidence disclosure cap in Duterte’s case
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has opposed the request of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers to limit the documents disclosed in relation to his upcoming crimes against humanity trial.

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
P50 million from other countries flowed to Duterte-linked firm
Apart from China, eight other countries – some of which are notorious for money laundering – had been the sources of nearly P50 million in remittances that flowed into a food company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband M...

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