Philippines Headlines
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:20:00 +0800What happens to the 2025 budget if challenged in the Supreme Court?
The 2025 budget has had no shortage of controversies, from its deliberation in Congress to its delayed signing by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and now discussions about raising the budget to the Supreme Court have begun to circulate.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:31:00 +0800Philippines to honor Interpol's requests, not ICC — Palace
The Palace has made it clear that the Philippines is more likely to respond to requests from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) rather than the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:52:00 +0800US embassy warns Filipinos of fake visa payment requests
The United States Embassy in the Philippines has issued an urgent warning about fraudulent visa application schemes targeting Filipino visa applicants.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:45:00 +0800Death penalty not a guaranteed solution to corruption — CHR
How should corrupt public officials be punished? A lawmaker proposed a bill imposing death penalty by firing squad, but the Commission Human Rights (CHR) said this is not a “guaranteed and effective solution.”
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:58:00 +0800Philippines unlikely to hit yearly GDP target for the second time in a row
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) admitted that there will be difficulty reaching its minimum growth target for 2024 following the calamities that hit the countries in the tailend of the year.
The Philippines also failed to meet...
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:42:00 +0800Israel-Philippine ties strong despite UN votes on Palestine, says diplomat
Israel's ties with the Philippines remain robust despite the Philippines’ recent votes in favor of United Nations resolutions supporting Palestinian statehood, Israel's deputy chief of mission said Thursday, January 23.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:16:00 +0800PCG says BRP Cabra kept China vessel from approaching Zambales
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel prowling waters off Zambales has moved from 65 to 80-90 nautical miles offshore after the "strategic maneuvering" of a Philippine patrol vessel. Still, it remains within Philippine territory despite persistent radio chall...
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:36:00 +0800House budget panel remains silent on alleged 'blank' entries in 2025 budget
Unanswered questions about the alleged "blank line items" in the 2025 national budget have sparked constitutional concerns, casting doubt on its legitimacy.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0800Japanese fugitive wanted for theft nabbed in Pampanga
In a statement on Thursday, January 23, 28-year-old Japanese national Tsukita Yuhei was arrested on Monday in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800COA flags P256 million idle rain stations
The Commission on Audit has called out the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration over P256.07 million worth of hydrometeorological or hydromet stations set up nationwide which remain idle for over a year.