Philippines Headlines

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:39:00 +0800
ICC allows Duterte camp, prosecutors to add more evidence ahead of hearing
The International Criminal Court has granted requests from both the camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte and prosecutors to add more items of evidence ahead of next week’s confirmation of charges hearing over his controversial war on drugs....

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0800
‘Serbisyo muna bago politika’: Marcos on Naga visit with Leni
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Naga City on Saturday, February 21, to personally inspect flood control projects and assess the situation across the Bicol River Basin, saying the trip was about public service, not politics.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
DepEd calls for better employment pathway
The Department of Education (DepEd) yesterday pushed for a better education-to-employment pathway as it emphasized the importance of stronger alignment of educational institutions, training providers, industry partners and government agencies.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
AFP strengthening cyber defenses
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured the pubic yesterday that it is continuously strengthening the military’s cyber defense capabilities, amid this year’s increasing threat of cyber attacks stemming from geopolitical tensions...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Stricter regulation sought amid rice retail price uptick
Stricter regulation is needed to curb the rising retail prices of rice, an agricultural group said yesterday.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Fair, implementable anti-dynasty law vowed
Speaker Faustino Dy III yesterday assured the public that the House of Representatives would pass a fair, just and implementable Anti-Political Dynasty bill, as lawmakers brought the Mindanao leg of nationwide consultations to Cagayan de Oro City.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Naga prepares for President Marcos visit
Preparations are underway in Naga City for the expected visit of President Marcos this weekend.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Philippine fumbles potential $1 billion US defense loan
The Philippines missed its chance to receive a $1-billion defense loan from the United States through a bipartisan defense bill last year due to bureaucratic hurdles and restrictions imposed by domestic law.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Court order required before Jinggoy, Bonoan can travel abroad
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan, and others under precautionary hold-departure order by a Manila regional trial court, cannot leave the country unless they secure a court order for any trav...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Tarriela: 2028 poll outcome a concern for China
The outcome of the 2028 national elections is a concern for China as it could carve out policy direction on the West Philippine Sea, according to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman on WPS issues, Commodore Jay Tarriela.

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