Philippines Headlines
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0800PNP appeals to Bato to 'end manhunt with dignity'
The Philippine National Police called for Sen. Bato dela Rosa's surrender ahead of the week-long deadline.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:57:00 +0800JBC submits shortlist for chief justice, SC associate justice posts
The Judicial and Bar Council said five Supreme Court justices were shortlisted for the chief justice position, while 11 individuals were shortlisted for the associate justice position.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0800ASEAN Summit in Metro Manila: Road closures, flight changes
What commuters and travelers need to know for ASEAN Summit
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0800SC seeks Senate, House comments before acting on impeachment vote threshold plea
The High Court instead has ordered the Senate and the House of Representatives to answer their petition first, according to an en banc resolution dated October 14.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0800WATCH: Hegseth calls for ‘Peace Through Strength’ in the Pacific
Hegseth’s message to ASEAN: train together, plan together, and stay strong enough to keep conflict at bay.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0800New NLEX C5 Northlink section toll-free until year-end
Marcos announces free passage on the newly opened NLEX C5 Northlink section through 2026.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:11:00 +0800Philippines, India pledge deeper defense ties
The Philippines and India pledged on Wednesday to deepen defense cooperation, with Manila moving to post a liaison officer at an Indian Navy-run maritime information center.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0800Palace urges Congress not to cut Marcos projects in 2027 budget
The Palace said previous cuts redirected funds to unprogrammed appropriations.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0800US to boost security aid for AFP modernization
The additional security cooperation funds are meant to accelerate the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and enhance interoperability "along the First Island Chain," the readout said.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:34:00 +0800Bato says P50-million bounty puts life at risk, asks Supreme Court to block arrest
Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has asked the Supreme Court anew to stop his arrest, saying the P50-million bounty for his capture and his designation as "armed and dangerous" put his life in "serious danger."