Philippines Headlines
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:42:00 +0800China warns Philippines vs renaming of South China Sea reefs
China protested the Philippines’ decision to assign names to more than 100 sea features.
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0800US-Philippines Cope Thunder sets return to Basa Air Base
The US and Philippine air forces will begin the latest round of the revived joint air exercise on April 6.
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:33:00 +0800Fact check: Risa Hontiveros did not ask Eala to endorse LGBT advocacy
Viral posts, amplified by notable personalities, falsely claimed that Sen. Risa Hontiveros asked tennis sensation Alex Eala to advocate for a political cause.
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0800On Maundy Thursday, Advincula urges priests to take care of mental health
One in five Filipino priests experience psychological distress, says Advincula.
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:55:00 +0800Turn family reunions into deeper spiritual reflection, urges CBCP head
The archbishop says the observance should center on Christ’s passion, death and resurrection rather than routine social activities.
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0800Palawan's El Nido named among BBC’s top beach escapes
The BBC cited El Nido’s lagoons, limestone islands and secluded beaches as highlights.
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0800Foreign drills a nod to Philippines' West Philippine Sea claims, says Carpio
Former justice Antonio Carpio said foreign naval exercises invoke the 2016 arbitral ruling.
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800DA: Fertilizer prices may rise
While the country has sufficient fertilizer supply, agriculture chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said prices may go up as tensions in the Middle East threaten global supply routes.
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Marcos vows aid for abused Camarines Sur girl
I just want go to school without being raped. So can you please help us?”
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800DOLE: No wage hike on May 1
There will be no nationwide wage increase to be announced on May 1, the Department of Labor and Employment said, while stressing that minimum wage adjustments will continue to be determined at the regional level unless Congress enacts a law mandating...