Philippines Headlines

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0800
Angat Dam water level inches up amid strong El Niño
Angat Dam's water level rose by four centimeters to 209.51 meters on Sunday, just below its 210-meter normal high water level.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0800
34 OFWs from Riyadh to arrive in Manila amid flight disruptions
The first batch of 34 OFWs being repatriated from Riyadh is set to arrive in Manila on Monday, October 19.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0800
Kanlaon records 4 volcanic quakes, including 48-minute tremor
Entry into Kanlaon's 4-kilometer permanent danger zone remains prohibited as Phivolcs monitors increased unrest.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0800
'Champi' seen entering PAR at super typhoon strength
The super typhoon may enter PAR at peak strength and will be locally named Rosal.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
DOH readies hospitals for El Niño patient surge
In anticipation of an influx of patients due to an intensified El Niño, the Department of Health is preparing to temporarily assign hospital personnel from other departments to provide medical attention to patients suffering from heat-related ...

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Lacson hits minority senators for unfair vote in Tulfo case
Sen. Panfilo Lacson described as unfair the move of three minority senators who opposed the Senate Electoral Tribunal’s ruling that dismissed the quo warranto petition against Lacson’s fellow majority member Sen. Erwin Tulfo.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
‘VP could still be convicted outside impeachment’
The evidence uncovered on Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged misuse of confidential funds could still lead to her criminal conviction, according to House prosecution panel spokesman Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Infrastructure funds eyed for additional education budget
The Senate is looking to strip funding from controversial infrastructure projects to finance the Department of Education request for an additional P149.67 billion, including P15.6 billion for a remedial learning program that remains without a de...

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Survey: Dissatisfaction with government deepens
Filipinos dissatisfied with the way the government handles different issues have increased over the past year, a survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
2nd-hand aircon demand heats up ahead of El Niño
As the country braces for a super El Niño, more than 115,000 people belong to a Facebook group where users buy second-hand air conditioners at significantly lower prices than new units, despite concerns over higher electricity costs, maintenan...

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