Philippines Headlines

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +0800
‘Deep dark web’ influenced South Cotabato school shooter — DILG
The student who opened fire at Banga National High School in South Cotabato had been heavily involved in activities on the “deep dark web,” Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Saturday.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:54:00 +0800
South Cotabato school shooter used DepEd employee father’s gun
A Grade 9 student who opened fire at Banga National High School in South Cotabato used his father’s firearm, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0800
No justification for China Coast Guard to ram BFAR vessel — DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs said there was no justification for a China Coast Guard vessel to ram a Philippine civilian vessel conducting a humanitarian mission in the West Philippine Sea.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:09:00 +0800
Possible EV link in June Aster fire prompts ferry bans, safety review
Shipping firms impose restrictions as the June Aster fire investigation continues.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Philippines tagged as deadliest Asian country for environmentalists
The Philippines was named as the deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders for the 13th consecutive year, climate justice watchdog Global Witness reported.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800
House prosecutors defend statements on impeachment
Members of the House prosecution panel have maintained that their statements on the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte were not about the merits of the case, but merely on procedure and summary of the proceedings. 

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Shipping firm bans EVs on board
Domestic shipping company Montenegro Shipping Lines Inc. has banned the loading of electric and hybrid vehicles aboard its vessels following recent findings on the ferry MV June Aster, which caught fire off Coron, Palawan last week.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Villar family faces graft complaints over PrimeWater deals
The Office of the Ombudsman filed criminal and administrative complaints against members of the Villar family yesterday over allegedly disadvantageous joint venture agreements of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. with local water districts.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Tropical storm forms outside PAR
The tropical cyclone outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), with the international name Dujuan, has developed into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said y...

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800
President Marcos has no plans to resign – Palace
President Marcos has no plans of stepping down, Malacañang said yesterday, after the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte said she is ready to replace him in case he resigns.

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