Philippines Headlines
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0800Marcos 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran ceasefire
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed the United States-Iran ceasefire and the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but expressed concern on the possibility the deal could fall apart like past peace efforts in the region.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0800Philippines open to VFA with Germany
The Philippines is open to a visiting forces agreement with Germany, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday, June 16, signaling Manila's intent to expand defense pacts beyond its traditional treaty allies.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0800Cayetano bloc brings Senate row to Supreme Court, seeks voiding of June 3 session
The Senate bloc of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the revamp of Senate leadership under Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0800Fact check: Altered image falsely depicts Rene Baterbonia restrained
An altered photo falsely shows the late Rene Baterbonia restrained on a beach, with no official evidence supporting the claim.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0800Drilon says Senate must elect new leader before VP Sara impeachment trial
Electing a new Senate leader is necessary for Senate stability, says Drilon.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0800Venue cancels Cayetano bloc’s off-site 'blue ribbon' hearing
The commercial venue selected for the Cayetano bloc's disputed off-site "blue ribbon committee" hearing canceled the event on Tuesday, June 16, but the proceeding in the Mandaluyong venue proceeded despite the cancellation.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:19:00 +0800Senate lawyers eyeing raps vs Cayetano bloc over unauthorized 'hearing'
Sen. Erwin Tulfo says an unauthorized hearing may lead to usurpation complaints.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0800Filipino trust in news posts biggest fall in 2026 report
Only 28% of Filipino respondents said they trusted most news most of the time, down from 38% in 2025.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800PAGASA launches ‘PANaHON’ app for timely weather alerts
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has launched a new app that can give timely weather alerts to users.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Tulfo: ‘Blue Ribbon hearing’ today unauthorized
Senate Blue Ribbon committee chairman Erwin Tulfo described as “illegitimate” today’s “hearing” announced by Michael Defensor, saying the former congressman “is neither a member of the Senate nor the Blue Ribbon co...