Philippines Headlines
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +0800Germany denies Russian claim it issues visas for Filipinos to fight in Ukraine
Germany on Friday, November 28, dismissed Russian allegations that its embassy in Manila hands out Schengen visas to Filipinos recruited to fight in Ukraine's war.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:01:00 +0800LIVE: ICC ruling on Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release appeal
The International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber will render its decision on Friday, November 28, on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal for interim release.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:59:00 +0800Zaldy Co’s aircraft traced to Singapore, Malaysia, says Marcos
President Marcos says Zaldy Co’s aircraft are likely in Singapore and Malaysia as the government enforces a freeze order and urges him to return.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +0800PCG sends largest ship to shadow bigger China vessel near Scarborough Shoal
The Philippine Coast Guard deployed its largest vessel on Thursday, November 27, to confront a China Coast Guard vessel patrolling near Scarborough Shoal.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:16:00 +0800Henry Alcantara returns P110 million in flood control scam
Former DPWH engineer Henry Alcantara has returned P110M as restitution in the Bulacan flood control scam and is seeking state witness status.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:42:00 +0800P500 Noche Buena? Lawmakers, sectoral groups call it 'out of touch'
Christmas is one of the most anticipated celebrations for Filipino families — a time to gather, play games and feast. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) says P500 is enough to cover Noche Buena, the traditional Christmas Eve dinner.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:16:00 +0800Philippines, India hold 2nd joint drills in West Philippine Sea
The Philippines and India held their second joint naval exercises in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, November 26.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:54:00 +0800Gardiola denies hand in flood control corruption, vows to answer in proper forum
Without elaborating, Rep. Edwin Gardiola (CWS Party-list) denied any involvement in the flood control corruption scandal, saying he is willing to address the accusations in a proper forum.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:40:00 +0800Same-sex couples forced to separate in Maguindanao del Sur town; CHR vows probe
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) flagged a barangay operation in Maguindanao del Sur wherein adult same sex couples were forcibly separated.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:13:00 +0800Ridon says LTO has 'no legal basis' to impound private-use e-bikes, e-trikes
The Land Transportation Office is eyeing a ban on e-bikes and e-trikes on major roads by December, but Rep. Terry Ridon (Bicol Saro Party-list) says there is no legal basis for impounding them once caught.