Philippines Headlines

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0800
What triggered the failed Senate coup against Tito Sotto?
Senate President Tito Sotto narrowly kept his seat after a failed coup was thwarted by the majority—but what triggered the attempted ouster in the first place?

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 15:39:00 +0800
After clearing his own 'political' case, Marcos stays silent on Sara
President Marcos opted to distance himself from the Duterte impeachment process.

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:52:00 +0800
Catholic schools urged to declare February 25 an academic holiday
Catholic educators and Church leaders have urged schools to suspend classes on February 25 and use the day for reflection and civic formation, as they warned that the current erosion of democratic norms threatens the freedoms won by the 1986 EDSA Peo...

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 12:17:00 +0800
Signal No. 1 still hoisted as 'Basyang' weakens
Cyclone Basyang has weakened into a tropical depression as it made its way across Visayas and Mindanao, with state meteorologists retaining a Signal No. 1 warning over several areas on Friday, February 6.   

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:57:00 +0800
Cagayan de Oro landslide kills four amid 'Basyang' rains
A landslide in Cagayan de Oro claimed the lives of a married couple and two children amid heavy downpours from Tropical Depression "Basyang," the Office of Civil Defense said Friday.

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:41:00 +0800
Philippines, US kick off 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties with new logo
The Philippines and the United States unveiled a commemorative logo on Thursday, February 5, to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations, kicking off a yearlong series of events celebrating the alliance.

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:01:00 +0800
VP Sara Duterte impeach raps sent to House Speaker's office
Both impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte have been transmitted to the Office of the Speaker, House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil said on Friday.

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:11:00 +0800
Sandiganbayan denies Bong Revilla’s bid to transfer to PNP custody
The Sandiganbayan has denied former Senator Bong Revilla's motion to be transferred to the custody of the Philippine National Police.

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 08:31:00 +0800
Signal No. 2 up in parts of Visayas, Mindanao as ‘Basyang’ nears Central Visayas
Several areas in the Visayas and Mindanao were placed under Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm “Basyang” (international name: Penha) moved over the Bohol Sea and continued to head toward Central Visayas, the state weather bureau PAGASA said F...

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0800
LIVE updates: Tropical Cyclone 'Basyang'
Follow this page for updates on "Basyang," the second tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine area of responsibility this year.

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