Philippines Headlines

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0800
Duterte defense seeks tighter rules on evidence, witness handling in ICC trial
Duterte’s defense team has asked the ICC to revise trial procedures, seeking stricter rules on evidence, witness testimony and disclosures in the crimes against humanity of murder case tied to the Philippines’ anti-drug campaign.

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0800
A long and costly road: Pinoy PTSD patients pulling through precarious path
A shadowy figure of a man darts behind him. Footsteps pound closer as his heart skips a beat. Then a loud — bang!

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 14:36:00 +0800
Tourist arrivals inch up despite lean season – Immigration
Tourist arrivals in the Philippines have continued to post slight increases despite the lean travel season, the Bureau of Immigration said.

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0800
'Ester' exits PAR but habagat rains to persist
Tropical Depression “Ester” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility and is now outside the country’s monitoring domain as of 8 a.m. Saturday, June 6.

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
DepEd issues emergency learning continuity guidelines
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has issued new guidelines to help schools continue teaching and learning before, during and after emergencies while prioritizing the safety and well-being of learners, teachers and school personnel.

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
House impeach team to recognize Win’s leadership
If the two warring camps in the Senate issue separate notices regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the House prosecution panel will appear before acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, lead prosecutor Batangas Rep. Ger...

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
President Marcos urges new law grads to protect the poor
President Marcos urged new law graduates to protect the poor and marginalized sectors even as he reminded them that the profession they are seeking serves a greater purpose than personal ambitions.

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Palace dismisses June 12 destabilization rumors
Malacañang dismissed yesterday fresh rumors of a destabilization plot targeting the government on Independence Day, even as it warned the public against “forces of darkness” seeking to sow chaos in the country.

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
San Jose del Monte taps Metro Pacific Water as water provider
The city government of San Jose del Monte in Bulacan has tapped Metro Pacific Water (MPW), a unit of Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), as its interim water service provider.

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Bato hiding in a yacht? NBI checking
The National Bureau of Investigation is validating information circulating on social media that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is hiding aboard a yacht bound for a province, NBI Director Melvin Matibag said yesterday.

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