Philippines Headlines
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:06:00 +0800Fact check: VP Sara impeachment trial does not cost P70 million a day
A claim by lawyer Yvette Contacto, an officer of PDP Laban, that the government spends P70 million for every day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial is false.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0800Australia pledges P1.2-billion maritime aid, new drones to PH amid China tensions
Australia announced nearly P1.2 billion in new maritime assistance to the Philippines on Thursday, July 23, including new drones for the Philippine Coast Guard, amid its shared concerns over China's conduct at sea.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0800Logico takes over as PMA superintendent
Logico succeeded Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard N. Valencia, who retired after more than four decades in uniform.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0800Signal No. 1 up in 13 areas as 'Kiyapo' slightly accelerates
Tropical Depression Kiyapo slightly accelerated Thursday morning as Signal No. 1 remained over parts of Northern Luzon.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0800Signal No. 1 up over parts of Northern Luzon as 'Kiyapo' maintains strength
Signal No. 1 is up over parts of Northern Luzon as Tropical Depression Kiyapo moves west-northwestward.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:25:00 +080048 power providers in PH charge above average residential power rate — NGO
Filipinos are paying more in their electricity bills than the national average.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0800Upgraded Philippines still trails ASEAN peers in investor confidence
Philippines reached upper-middle-income status but it is still behind neighbors in competitiveness.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800DOLE to assist MSMEs affected by P85 wage hike
The Department of Labor and Employment will tap its Adjustment Measures Program to provide immediate assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises affected by the P85 minimum wage increase in Metro Manila, Labor Secretary Francis Tole...
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Foreign biz groups push 12 measures
Foreign business chambers have urged the Marcos administration to prioritize 12 key measures to improve investments and business confidence.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Rubio: US won’t allow Iranian control of Strait of Hormuz
Washington will not allow a nation to control an international waterway to threaten freedom of navigation and set a “dangerous” precedent in the Strait of Hormuz and in other parts of the world, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a ga...