Philippines Headlines

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 10:32:00 +0800
Sara Duterte trial recap, Oct. 8: BIR details Duterte's income, confirms tax audit
A Bureau of Internal Revenue official told the impeachment court on Thursday, October 8, that Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband earned a combined P85.34 million in income net of tax from 2007 to 2025, and confirmed the bureau has issued a l...

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 09:56:00 +0800
QC court postpones Sara Duterte’s grave threats arraignment anew
The arraignment of Vice President Sara Duterte on three counts of grave threats was postponed for the second time on Friday, October 9.

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0800
ICC rules Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial
The International Criminal Court has ruled that former president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity of murder, saying that he can understand the proceedings and effectively exercise his fair trial rights despite co...

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0800
Sara Duterte appears in QC court for grave threats arraignment
Vice President Sara Duterte appeared before a Quezon City court on Friday, October 9, for her arraignment on three counts of grave threats.

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0800
LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Oct. 9
Follow the trial, in context and in real time.

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0800
Ombudsman vows to protect IP rights after suspending Puerto Princesa exec
In a statement on October 7, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla cited the agency's decision finding Carlo Benitez Gomez, Department Head II of the Puerto Princesa City Environment and Natural Resources Office, administratively liable for Conduct Unb...

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0800
Over 60 Pinoy fishermen detained in Sabah over alleged illegal fishing
The crew members allegedly failed to present valid identification documents and work permits, and were accused of violating immigration laws and Malaysia’s Fisheries Act of 1985.

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
DOJ: Leviste not yet a fugitive from justice
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste has not been tagged as a fugitive from justice, Department of Justice (DOJ) acting Senior Deputy State Prosecutor Herbert Calvin Abugan clarified yesterday.

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Stronger protection vs inflation sought
Sen. Bong Go has called for stronger measures to protect Filipinos from rising living costs after the country’s headline inflation accelerated to 7.2 percent in September.  

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800
DepEd to evaluate aging classrooms
Classrooms existing for 50 years will be assessed by the Department of Education.

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