Philippines Headlines
Sun, 3 May 2026 14:29:00 +0800‘Atin Ito’ civilian mission hoists Philippine flag in Pagasa Cay
The civil society group “Atin Ito” reached Pag-asa Cay 2 on Sunday, May 3, during its fourth civilian expedition, placing a Philippine flag on the feature while Chinese vessels closely monitored the area.
Sun, 3 May 2026 12:42:00 +0800May 3: 14 areas under ‘danger’ heat index
Fourteen areas across the country are under the “danger” heat index level, the state weather bureau PAGASA said on Saturday, May 2, warning of scorching temperatures and possible health risks.
Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Success! Atin Ito mission reaches Pag-asa Island
Making history once again, the Atin Ito coalition’s fourth civilian-led mission to the West Philippine Sea successfully reached Pag-asa Island yesterday, despite the shadowing and presence of at least three China Coast Guard vessels a...
Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Philippines out of US IP rights watchlist anew
The Philippines was kept off the United States’ list of countries with intellectual property rights enforcement issues for the 13th consecutive year.
Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800ICC assures fair, impartial trial for Duterte
The defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte will have ample time to prepare for his upcoming trial for crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court, according to a court spokesperson.
Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Prepare Filipinos’ conscience for 2028 polls, Church leaders told
How will Filipinos select its leaders in 2028?
Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800‘Whale of evidence,’ in VP’s ‘fishing expedition’ claims
Dismissing innuendos of a so-called “fishing expedition,” a lawmaker taunted the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday, saying the evidence they gathered in her impeachment complaints were gargantuan enough that it is equivalent t...
Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Senate may convene as impeach court this month – Lacson
The Senate may convene as an impeachment court this month and then start a full-blown trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in June, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson.
Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Ping to present flood probe progress report
Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon committee chairman Panfilo Lacson will deliver a “Chairman’s Progress Report” on the flood control scandal as a privilege speech, as the Senate resumes session tomorrow.
Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800SC voids Duterte dismissal of Carandang
The Supreme Court has voided former president Rodrigo Duterte’s dismissal of then-overall deputy ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang, serving as a vindication for the latter nearly a decade after leading a probe on Duterte’s alleged i...