Philippines Headlines
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0800DepEd to review grade transmutation policy to end mass promotion
The Department of Education will review its policies that inadvertently move students up a grade level despite their poor performance, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said Tuesday, February 3.
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 12:50:00 +0800Sandro Marcos pushes 'no work, no pay' rule for lawmakers
Should members of Congress be subject to a "no work, no pay" rule?
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Expanded free public WiFi program gets P5 billion funding
The Marcos administration has earmarked another P5 billion to expand public WiFi hotspots, allowing students in public schools and state universities and colleges nationwide to enjoy “password-free internet access.”
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Pump prices rise by up to P1.60/L today
Fuel prices stay up at the start of February as diesel rises for the sixth straight time and gasoline extends its month-long increase.
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800LOAs resume; Blue Ribbon seeks BIR briefing on safeguards
The Senate Blue Ribbon committee will hold a hearing this week on the Bureau of Internal Revenue decision to resume issuing letters of authority and mission orders after more than two months of suspension, Senate President Pro Tempore and committee c...
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Marcos orders immediate payment of ‘good’ contractors
Wishing to “move forward” from the flood control scam that has slowed economic growth, President Marcos ordered agencies to immediately pay the contractors who delivered on their obligations, to ensure quality services from those carrying...
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Palace says Philippines now ‘ASEAN-ready’
The Philippines is ready for its hosting of this year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, Malacañang said yesterday following President Marcos’ meeting with agencies involved in the preparations for the regional m...
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Senators dismiss leadership change rumors
Senate leaders yesterday downplayed fresh speculation about a move to replace Senate President Vicente Sotto III, describing it as a recurring feature of politics in the chamber and a product of “misinformation.”
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800‘We’re not bound by SC rulings on impeach rules’
Invoking the time-honored constitutionally guaranteed doctrine on separation of powers, a senior administration lawmaker from the House of Representatives declared yesterday that the chamber will adopt its own rules on impeachment, without necessaril...
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Ombudsman: House restricting release of SALNs
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla is set to challenge the House of Representatives after its secretary-general’s office reportedly required plenary approval before releasing the statement of assets, liabilities and net worth of several lawma...