Philippines Headlines
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0800Aurora resort shut after Ateneo cagers Baterbonia, Adili die in drowning
The Municipal Government of Dipaculao, Aurora has ordered the temporary closure of a resort in connection with the drowning of two Ateneo de Manila University basketball players earlier this month.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0800Progressive groups protest in Manila for ‘Hindependence’ Day
Progressives called this day the 'hindependence' day.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +0800Marcos acknowledges Gatchalian as Senate leader on Independence Day
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. publicly recognized Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian as the leader of the Senate, in what appeared to be Malacañang's clearest acknowledgment yet of the chamber's new leadership.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:55:00 +0800On 128th Independence Day, Marcos calls for defense of truth
On June 12, President Marcos Jr. asks Filipinos to look beyond the past.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0800Fact check: Why Pasig City 'net worth' leap in viral post is misleading
The claimed P19-billion “net worth” for Pasig City in 2019 mentioned by a viral Facebook post is not supported by COA data.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0800Missing in Mindanao quake rises to 38 as 3 areas remain hard to reach
Number of missing persons from Mindanao quake increased.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0800Defiant Teodoro says China sanctions will not stop him
"That is truly what they do to those who speak the truth."
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0800Palace seeks swift probe into Ateneo athletes’ deaths
Malacañang urges immediate probe into Ateneo team activity deaths, while discouraging rumors related to hazing.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0800China bars Gibo Teodoro and family from entering
Beijing said it has barred Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro and his family from entering Chinese territory over his "irresponsible" remarks on China.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800US, Japan top ally choices to defend West Philippine Sea – poll
Most Filipinos want the Philippine government to work with the United States, Japan and other western-aligned countries to shore up its defense of the West Philippine Sea, a survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed.