Philippines Headlines

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0800
Gorebox ban risks becoming permanent, says cybercrime center chief
The CICC said the country needs policies to regulate online gaming platforms in the country. 

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0800
Flight to Hong Kong delayed by bomb threat; PNP says all clear
A Philippine Airlines flight en route to Hong Kong has been temporarily suspended after a security threat, the flag carrier said. 

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0800
DepEd eyes hiring of 10,000 non-licensed counselors after greenlight from CSC
Two years after the passage of a landmark law aimed at addressing the nationwide shortage of guidance counselors, the Civil Service Commission has approved the qualification standards for 10,000 new school mental health positions.

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0800
House prosecution pushes public VP Sara tax records reveal in impeachment court
The presentation of evidence must be transparent, the prosecution team insisted.

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0800
Hontiveros backs review of Juvenile Justice Act, keeping minimum age of liability at 15
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said "one of the most important starting points" now to prevent more juvenile offenders is to fix the government's intervention programs for them, instead of further lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibili...

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0800
Quezon City recalls Iglesia ni Cristo rally permit for July 2
(Updated) Quezon City pulled back permit allowing the protest to continue on July 2.

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 07:34:00 +0800
Philippines lifted to upper-middle income status
The Philippines has moved up the World Bank's classification. What does it mean?

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0800
Marcos Jr. denies INC claim of selective justice
President Marcos yesterday denied that there is “selective justice” under his administration as claimed by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), even as he expressed confidence that the rallies being staged by the religious sect would not lead to ...

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Tropical Depression Henry exits PAR
Tropical Depression Henry has exited the Philippine area of responsibility after briefly developing into a tropical cyclone, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Government support for MSMEs pushed amid wage hike
Business groups are urging the government to provide support and pursue policies that promote growth of businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises, amid the approval of the P85 daily minimum wage hike for workers in Metro Manila.

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