Philippines Headlines

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:59:00 +0800
Shabu hidden in bibles seized at NAIA
A German national was apprehended at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Friday, February 13, after authorities discovered over P55.3 million worth of suspected shabu concealed inside hollowed-out bibles.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0800
ICC urged to issue arrest warrants for Duterte’s co-conspirators
An international rights group is calling on the International Criminal Court to immediately issue arrest warrants for former and current government officials recently identified as "co-perpetrators" in the alleged crimes against humanity co...

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:02:00 +0800
Bong Go, ex-DOJ chief Aguirre deny role in Duterte drug war
Two senior officials named as alleged co-perpetrators in the crimes against humanity case involving former president Rodrigo Duterte denied any role in the anti-drug campaign.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:06:00 +0800
DepEd grants 5-day wellness leave to teachers, staff nationwide
The Department of Education has granted up to five days of annual wellness leave for teachers and non-teaching personnel, a move aimed at strengthening mental health and improving workplace conditions in the education sector.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
China to open Fujian-Cebu direct flights in March
Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan announced on Friday night the opening of direct flights between Cebu and Fujian meant to strengthen ties between the two countries.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Tourists ‘very impressed’ by Philippines visit
From healing by steam inhalation to a restive volcano, Fil-Canadians, as well as Canadians and Americans, were “very impressed” with their first visit to some of the Philippines’ tourist spots.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
DA tightens grip on warehouses under sabotage law
The Department of Agriculture has rolled out its implementation of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act with “significantly tightened oversight of the food supply chain.”

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Low-income families to have easy access to electricity subsidies
Low-income and marginalized families will have easier access to electricity subsidies beginning this month, President Marcos announced yesterday.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Sit-down meet between senators, China diplomats eyed
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson yesterday said he would propose a formal sit-down meeting between senators and officials of the Chinese embassy to de-escalate the weeks-long exchange of heated rhetoric regarding the West Philippine Sea.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Lawmaker pushes fair accountability in road mishaps
4Ps party-list Rep. JC Abalos is seeking institutionalized fair accountability for road safety incidents.

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