Philippines Headlines
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0800DOJ aims to complete review of Quiboloy extradition docs in 2 weeks
The DOJ said the "voluminous" extradition documents are given priority to fulfill the country’s treaty obligations with the United States.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0800China hits back at Teodoro after he rejects note on South China Sea
China told Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to stop his "provocations and theatrics" after he publicly rebuked Beijing's position on the South China Sea arbitration in Seoul, South Korea.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0800DOJ: Manila Interpol to complete docs for Red Notice requests vs Co, others
DOJ Secretary Frederick Visa said other countries should not be a "safe haven" for corrupt officials who are trying to evade accountability.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:32:00 +0800Sandiganbayan orders Romualdez detained at New Quezon City Jail
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is set to join Sens. Jinggoy Estrada, Rodante Marcoleta, and former lawmaker Mike Defensor behind the bars of New Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:52:00 +08005 reported dead, 42 rescued after ferry fire off Palawan
At least five people were reported dead while 42 others have been rescued after a fire broke out off Coron, Palawan on Wednesday, September 9, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:20:00 +0800Philippines only country where rich-poor gap in reading gains widened in PISA 2025
Filipino students of every background achieved better reading scores in the 2025 PISA than in 2022. But scores climbed almost three times higher among the richest demographic of students than the poorest.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0800'Negative na': Small Manila businesses cut staff, take loans over steep garbage fees
One to two trash bags a day, P60,000 garbage bill: Manila businesses are crying foul over new garbage fees.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Barangay execs’ term extension slammed
he extension of the terms of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials is a violation of the 1987 Constitution, Kabataan party-list said yesterday.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Mans Carpio’s bank records disclosure complaint junked
The Office of the City Prosecutor in Quezon City has recommended the dismissal of the complaint filed by Manases Carpio, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, over the alleged violation of bank secrecy laws by several House members and governme...
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800NBI discovers ‘double payments’ for SEAG cauldron
The National Bureau of Investigation claimed that the P55-million cauldron used in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games was possibly overpriced after discovering a “double payment” while constructing the structure.