Philippines Headlines
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0800Gatchalian-led majority bloc to donate a month’s salary to quake victims
The senators said their donations should support food, water, medicine, temporary shelter and other immediate needs identified on the ground.
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0800Benny Abante files libel raps vs lawyer, 18 alleged bagmen over 'maleta' testimonies
Rep. Benny Abante (Manila's 6th District) has filed libel complaints against lawyer Levi Baligod and 18 former soldiers over their testimonies alleging that the lawmaker received bags of money.
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0800New Senate majority cites potential threat in chamber
Some members of the new Senate majority have raised concerns over a potential threat in the Senate.
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 12:19:00 +0800Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for June 9
Diesel and kerosene prices are set to go up this week, while kerosene may either get cheaper or more expensive.
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0800Wanted ex-cop in Jee Ick-joo killing arrested after years on the run
The police have arrested former cop Rafael Dumlao III after hiding since July 2024.
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0800Mindanao quake death toll rises to 37; Tent city eyed
Government agency plans to build temporary shelter as aftershocks keep residents outdoors.
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:55:00 +0800World leaders offer aid, support after Mindanao quake
World leaders and partner governments expressed solidarity with the Philippines after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0800LIVE UPDATES: Aftermath of the Sarangani-Mindanao quake
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit off Sarangani, damaging buildings, cutting power and triggering tsunami warnings.
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +080012 senators had valid quorum to reorganize Senate – Carpio
Former Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said 12 senators had a valid quorum to reorganize Senate posts.
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Movement of Cotabato Trench caused earthquake
Monday’s powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Maasim, Sarangani was likely caused by subduction activity along the Cotabato Trench, according to Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr.