The Supreme Court has ordered the government to return the P60 billion it withdrew from the excess reserve funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in 2024, spokesperson Camille Ting announced on Friday, December 5.

The executive branch will comply with the Supreme Court’s order to return P60 billion of PhilHealth’s unused funds, according to Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez on Friday, December 5.

Justice Undersecretary Jojo Cadiz has resigned, the Palace said, after resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co accused him of being President Marcos’ "bagman."

PAGASA declares La Niña, warning of wetter conditions, higher cyclone risks, and flood threats through early 2026.

The Ombudsman found probable cause to file malversation and graft charges against contractor Sarah Discaya and DPWH officials accused of certifying a P96.5-million revetment project as complete despite no actual construction.

The Bureau of Customs sold two more luxury cars seized from super contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya, adding P9.5 million to funds recovered in the flood control corruption case.

Wilma may make landfall in Eastern Visayas or Dinagat Islands by weekend as Signal No. 1 remains up in 21 areas.

The inflation rate in November 2025 eased to 1.5%, down from the previous month’s 1.7%, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority on Friday, December 5.

Even a number of Duterte supporters believe the International Criminal Court plays an important role in pursuing justice for drug war abuses, a recent survey showed.  

Twenty areas were placed under Wind Signal No. 1 on Friday morning, December 5, as Tropical Depression Wilma maintained its strength while tracking southwestward.