Philippines Headlines

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0800
COA flags new P375M in Sara Duterte funds, orders return of P448M
State auditors flagged additional confidential fund spending by Vice President Sara Duterte.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0800
High-level team set for Czechia for Zaldy Co's return
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co will be made to answer to Filipinos.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:26:00 +0800
Marcos regains majority ratings as Duterte slips in OCTA poll
The poll was conducted amid an oil crisis and impeachment proceedings against Duterte.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:14:00 +0800
Balikatan war games begin in thick of Middle East conflict
Thousands of troops, more countries, higher stakes.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:31:00 +0800
Sangley Point to hit 'danger' heat index — PAGASA
Metro Manila sites, including Quezon City and Pasay, are also expected to experience high heat index.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0800
No driver database forced manual aid payouts where rider died
The DSWD said it required in-person cash aid claims because it had no database of drivers.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:24:00 +0800
Lawmakers divided on barangay poll delay to fund oil relief
Senators are divided, with some warning it’s unconstitutional.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:58:00 +0800
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Apr. 20
Another round of sharp fuel price rollbacks is expected this week, extending the relief that began on April 14.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0800
Ombudsman seeks SALNs of all House members
26 to undergo lifestyle checks MANILA, Philippines —  The Office of the Ombudsman has requested for the statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) of all members of the House of Representatives, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla...

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Stronger World Bank disaster aid sought
The Philippines has called for more timely and concrete support from the World Bank, particularly in strengthening crisis preparedness and disaster response, the Department of Finance said.

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