Philippines Headlines
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:10:00 +0800House leaders refute Leviste's P2-M 'Christmas bonus' claims
Three lawmakers have rejected the P2 million “Christmas bonus” that Rep. Leandro Leviste claimed each congressman and party-list representative received through the maintenance and other operating expenditure budget.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:26:00 +0800'No' votes went unheard in House's 2026 budget ratification
House approved the P6.793-trillion budget without allowing vote explanations.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0800Supreme Court in 2025: Landmark rulings that shaped Philippine jurisprudence
While some of these cases carried significant political weight, others will have a direct impact on everyday lives.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:25:00 +0800WATCH: Coast Guard spots Chinese research vessel near Cagayan
The Philippine Coast Guard reported spotting a Chinese research vessel about 19 nautical miles off the coast of Cagayan province.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:08:00 +0800Stroke, heart attack cases spike ahead of New Year
Stroke and heart attack cases more than doubled in just one week over the holidays, DOH data show.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:52:00 +0800PhilSA warns of likely debris near Luzon after China's rocket launch
PhilSA warned of possible rocket debris near four Luzon provinces following China’s Long March 7A launch.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0800What Rep. Leviste is alleging about budget 'allocables,' 'incentives'
Rep. Leandro Leviste has laid out allegations of systemic budget manipulation, claiming project allocations were used as leverage over lawmakers during the 2026 budget process.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Marcos invites Jessica Sanchez to ASEAN summit
As world leaders expect “high-level” performances from the Philippines, President Marcos has invited America’s Got Talent 2025 grand winner Jessica Sanchez to perform during the country’s hosting of the Associat...
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Marcos: Uphold truth, patriotism
As the Philippines continues to be beset by widespread corruption, President Marcos yesterday urged Filipinos to draw inspiration from national hero Jose Rizal by upholding patriotism, truth and responsible citizenship.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Marcos confers Order of Lakandula on late DMW chief Toots Ople
President Marcos yesterday conferred the Order of Lakandula with the rank of Grand Cross on the late migrant workers secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople, describing her as an “amazing public servant” and one of the best people...