Philippines Headlines
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:12:00 +0800Philippine diplomats joined walkout on Netanyahu at UN, DFA confirms
The Philippines was among delegates who walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on Friday, September 25, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0800Ex-cop who claimed cash deliveries to Sara Duterte dismissed from PNP
Under a dismissal order dated September 15, Rodulfo Gracioso was dismissed from police service on Sept. 11, 2026.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0800Velasco camp rejects ex-aide’s P2-billion cash delivery claims involving Sara Duterte
The camp of former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has rejected claims by dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he delivered billions of pesos in cash to Vice President Sara Duterte and members of her family on Velasco’s instructions.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0800Namfrel eyes filing petition vs postponement of 2026 barangay, SK elections
The National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections said it is planning to file a petition for certiorari before the Supreme Court challenging the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0800Jeepney fares up to P14 starting Sept. 28; buses, taxis, TNVS also hike rates
Commuters will pay higher fares for public utility jeepneys starting Monday, September 28, with fare increases also taking effect for buses, airport taxis, transport network vehicle services and point-to-point buses.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0800‘Queenie’ strengthens as it nears PAR exit
Typhoon Queenie (international name: Surigae) slightly intensified as it accelerated north-northeastward, state weather bureau PAGASA said Sunday.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Philippines calls for stronger UN cooperation on migration
The Philippines has called for stronger cooperation on safe, orderly and stronger migration among member-countries of the United Nations.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800DICT probing data breach of 48 firms
The Department of Information and Communications Technology is investigating a potential data breach involving 48 companies participating in its trust assessment provider accredited program.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Ombudsman urges NBI: Pursue Davao flood control probe
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has called on the National Bureau of Investigation to pursue its investigation on alleged irregularities in government-funded infrastructure projects in Davao City.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Lacson calls for ‘fair’ verdict in Duterte trial
Sen. Panfilo Lacson has called for a “fair” and “evidence-based” verdict in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.