Philippines Headlines
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0800Palace leaves impeachment vote threshold to Senate
The Palace backed the former Supreme Court justices' view that the decision on the voting threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte lies solely with Senate impeachment court.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0800BuCor denies drone escape of South Korean drug lord
The Bureau of Corrections has ruled out the possibility of inmates escaping from penal facilities using unmanned aerial vehicles.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:42:00 +0800Ridon issued show cause for impeachment comments
The impeachment court has yet to determine whether the House prosecutor violated Rule 18.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:14:00 +0800Marcoleta says no furlough bid for impeachment threshold vote
The detained senator insists the impeachment threshold is already in the Constitution.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0800Romualdez aide in plunder case left PH before travel ban — BI
The personal assistant of former House speaker Martin Romualdez, who is charged with him in a P7.44-billion plunder case, left the Philippines before the Sandiganbayan banned them from exiting the country, according to the Bureau of Immigration.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0800DOF seeks to triple sugary drinks tax
The Department of Finance said higher taxes on sugary drinks is not only a revenue collection policy, but also a health measure.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:08:00 +0800Meta child safety concerns behind House 'call' for Mark Zuckerberg to hearing
The House of Representatives has called Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg to a hearing and put the Department of Information and Communications Technology's proposed 2027 budget on hold until concerns over child safety on Meta's platforms ...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +08004 listed passengers didn't board MV June Aster, says PCG
Four passengers listed in the manifest of MV June Aster did not board the vessel before it left Baseco Port in Manila on September 8, the Philippine Coast Guard said.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800SWS: More Pinoys fall victim to cybercrimes
ore Filipinos have fallen victim to cybercrimes in the second quarter of the year, according to a new survey by Social Weather Stations.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800DepEd taps 170 leaders to boost SHS graduates’ employability
The Department of Education has tapped the assistance of more than 170 leaders across government, industry and strategic economic sectors in implementing the work immersion program under the Strengthened Senior High School curriculum to improve...