Philippines Headlines
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0800Leandro Leviste not yet a ‘fugitive from justice’ — DOJ
The Department of Justice clarified that Congressman Leandro Leviste is not yet considered a "fugitive from justice," despite an active warrant of arrest issued against him by a Makati court.
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0800DOLE flags labor, safety violations by MV June Aster operator
Authorities are trying to determine whether the alleged violations, particularly in matters of occupational safety and health standards, have contributed to the tragedy.
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0800Supreme Court eases process for recognizing foreign divorces in Philippines
In the high court’s En Banc session on October 7, the Court said the new rules eliminate the requirement that petitioners independently prove the foreign divorce law in court, requiring them only to establish that the divorce decree was issued....
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0800Mark Villar reclaims public works chairship in switch to majority bloc
Sen. Mark Villar has regained chairship of the powerful Senate public works committee in his jump to the majority bloc.
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0800PhilHealth underfunding limits improved benefits — solon
According to Montes, the proposed P74.4 billion PhilHealth budget for 2027 falls short from the P75.2 projected collections from sin taxes for tobacco and sweetened beverages alone.
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0800Pneumonic plague spread to PH highly unlikely, says health expert
The expert said the pneumonic plague is a treatable disease, further supporting his view that an international spread is highly unlikely.
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0800Marcos arrives in Singapore for investment, regional talks
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Singapore late Wednesday, October 7, for a five-day working visit to promote investment opportunities in the Philippines and discuss regional issues with Singaporean officials.
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0800Sara Duterte trial recap, Oct. 7: VP and husband's millions
A record-breaking fifteen executives from banks and insurers took the witness stand in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, October 7, to authenticate documents that attest to her and her husband's alleged wealth.
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0800LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Oct. 8
Follow the trial, in context and in real time.
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 07:43:00 +0800Palace: DOH ‘closely monitoring’ plague concerns in Russia
The plague concerns came following the death of a laboratory technician in Russia who was working at a plague research institute.