Philippines Headlines

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:48:00 +0800
OCTA Research rejects bias claims over Leni-Sara surveys, cites Duterte's lead
OCTA Research has rejected claims that its hypothetical 2028 election surveys were rigged to favor Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:41:00 +0800
WATCH: Brazil's Lula lands in Manila for talks with Marcos, ASEAN Summit
The visit is expected to further strengthen ties between the Philippines and Brazil, including cooperation on issues of mutual interest.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0800
LIVE Updates: 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits
The Philippines hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit from November 15 to 18, gathering Southeast Asian leaders and global partners to discuss regional and international issues.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:42:00 +0800
Marcos appoints COA chair as Supreme Court justice
Gamaliel Cordoba was appointed to the Commission on Audit in 2022 following a 13-year term as commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commision.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:18:00 +0800
Sara Duterte's GenCorp declaration may be 'Freudian slip,' says lawyer
If the vice president wasn't a GenCorp stockholder, why did she receive P2.14 million?

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:50:00 +0800
Makati court issues extradition warrant on Quiboloy, co-accused in U.S. charges
Makati court finds probable cause, also issues hold departure orders against 3.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:08:00 +0800
ASEAN leaders to agree on new energy measures as Middle East crisis drags on
Southeast Asian leaders are expected to agree on new measures to deal with the energy crunch from the Middle East conflict when they meet in Manila next week, the spokesperson of the Philippines' ASEAN chairship said Friday, November 13. 

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:39:00 +0800
Donald Trump's late arrival won't delay ASEAN summit closing — spox
United States President Donald Trump's late arrival to the 49th ASEAN summit next week will not push back its closing, its spokesperson said Friday, November 13, with a "special" ASEAN–US meeting still set to cap the final da...

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:18:00 +0800
Sara Duterte's defense drops all 16 bank witnesses in trial
All 16 bank officials initially lined up as Sara Duterte defense witnesses are now off the list.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0800
Fact check: Viral quote fabricates drug war victim's sister plea to leave Hague
No credible news report or public statement supports the supposed plea.

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