Philippines Headlines
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0800Firm in VP Sara's SALN won millions in Davao City contracts
A company that Vice President Sara Duterte declared as one of her business interests won nearly P36 million in government contracts during her term, almost a third from the Davao City government, a procurement official testified on Tuesday, September...
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0800‘Chicken lollipops’ shipment contained onions, carrots — BOC
In a statement issued Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the BOC said that the charges stem from six shipments consigned to Berches Consumer Goods Trading.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0800Philippines, EU move closer to a free-trade agreement after decade of talks
Negotiators were instructed to finalize the agreement as soon as possible.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0800Cybersecurity agency directs Discord, Reddit to set up Philippine offices
Reddit and Discord were also directed by the CICC to submit a written explanation of their existing safety and age verification measures.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0800PAGASA: LPA east of Philippines has ‘high chance’ of developing into tropical depression
According to PAGASA, as of 10 a.m., the LPA is estimated to be 1,760 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:50:00 +08004 Russia-bound Filipinos recruited for military work stopped at NAIA
The bureau said they were recruited for security and military work in Russia.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +08002-day transport strike over rising fuel prices set for Sept. 29-30
A nationwide transport strike is schedule to take place on September 29-30, 2026.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:01:00 +0800Baste Duterte: Davao City unaware of VP Sara's GenCorp interests
VP Sara declared GenCorp in her SALN. Her brother says Davao City never knew.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:48:00 +0800Victory Liner, bus groups warn services at risk as fuel costs soar
"We do not ask for charity," the groups said. "We ask for urgent action."
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:22:00 +0800Embassy flags cockfighting involving Filipinos in France
The Philippine Embassy in Paris cites gambling, peace disturbances and littering complaints.