Philippines Headlines
Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0800Lacson confirms recommending charges vs Escudero, Estrada and Villanueva
Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson on Wednesday, February 4, confirmed that a draft report from the Blue Ribbon Committee recommended charges against three sitting senators: Jinggoy Estrada, Joel Villanueva and Chiz Escudero.
Wed, 4 Feb 2026 15:20:00 +0800Marcos survives first impeachment attempt as justice panel kills complaints
President Bongbong Marcos has survived the first impeachment attempt filed against him.
Wed, 4 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0800MV Trisha Kerstin 3 death toll rises to 45
The death toll from the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 rose to 45 after two more bodies were recovered by authorities, according to the Philippine Coast Guard on Wednesday, February 4.
Wed, 4 Feb 2026 12:22:00 +0800Signal No. 1 raised in eastern Mindanao due to 'Basyang'
Signal No. 1 has been hoisted over several areas in Mindanao on Wednesday due to Tropical Depression Basyang.
Wed, 4 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0800Sandro Marcos files bill to abolish travel tax
Presidential son and House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos has filed a bill seeking to abolish the travel tax, arguing that it no longer serves its purpose and instead burdens Filipino families and slows tourism growth.
Wed, 4 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0800WATCH: Pangilinan, Marcoleta debate heats up over 2016 arbitral award
Senators clash over the legal basis of the Philippines’ West Philippine Sea claims.
Wed, 4 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0800Up to 60 contractors face blacklisting by DPWH
The Department of Public Works and Highways is eyeing the blacklisting of up to 60 contractors following massive infrastructure corruption within the agency.
Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Major contractors eyed for highway rehab
The Department of Public Works and Highways plans to engage the country’s biggest and most reputable contractors to carry out Maharlika Highway’s rehabilitation.
Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800DepEd chief vows to address issue of mass promotion
Education Secretary Sonny Angara yesterday vowed to address the practice of mass promotion, after the Second Congressional Commission on Education called for its immediate end, citing concerns over teachers being pressured to pass unqualified learner...
Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Sandro bill seeks no work, no pay in Congress
Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos has filed a bill imposing a “no work, no pay” scheme in Congress to address absenteeism, strengthen accountability and protect public funds.