Philippines Headlines

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0800
Marcos pushes waste-to-energy facilities to address ‘critical’ garbage issues
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said waste-to-energy plants are 'the only solution' to waste problems. 

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0800
Leni-Raffy, Sara-Imee tandems draw in hypothetical 2028 race — poll
Leni-Raffy and Sara-Imee tied in a hypothetical 2028 race.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0800
Senate urged to assess Pax Silica impact
The Senate resolution cited growing displacement and environmental concerns on Pax Silica. 

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:24:00 +0800
Choosing whom to love, when to part ways is a human right — Leonen
An individual's choice on whom to love and when to part ways is a human right, Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0800
LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Aug. 12
Follow the trial, in context and in real time.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:02:00 +0800
Illegally dismissed workers entitled to backdated SSS contributions — Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that illegally dismissed employees are entitled not only to full backwages but also to the remittance of their Social Security System contributions for the entire duration of their unlawful termination.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:29:00 +0800
Using real person’s face, likeness in AI media is illegal — NPC
Using the face of another person to generate photos and videos using AI is illegal, according to the National Privacy Commission. 

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0800
PNP: Deaths from monsoons, storms hit 26
At least 26 people have died from the combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat, the Philippine National Police reported.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800
DOJ files grave threats case vs Sara
 Aside from the same charge already tackled during her ongoing impeachment trial, Vice President Sara Duterte is facing yet another case of grave threats over her remarks to have President Marcos and members of his family killed.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800
COA auditor: VP Sara liable for P73 million disallowed funds
The Commission on Audit deems Vice President Sara Duterte herself to be liable along with two others for P73.287 million in disallowed disbursements over just 11 days using the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President.

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