Philippines Headlines

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:57:00 +0800
SC: Congressional probe on 'fake news' did not violate vloggers’ free speech
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by several vloggers claiming that the congressional hearing on disinformation and "fake news" violated their right to free speech.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +0800
ICI still undecided on livestreaming hearings nearly a month after promise
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure still has no firm commitment on when it will begin streaming its hearings online, nearly a month after its chairman first promised to open proceedings to the public. 

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:34:00 +0800
Developing nations asked to seek grants from Loss and Damage Fund; Philippines on board
The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage opened its first call for grant requests during COP30 in Brazil.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:11:00 +0800
Zaldy Co’s passport to be canceled 'when that time comes,' says Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government will “immediately” cancel the passport of former lawmaker Zaldy Co once formal cases are filed against him in connection with the flood control corruption scandal.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:28:00 +0800
ICI seeks charges vs. 6 DPWH engineers over unbuilt P74-M Bulacan project
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure recommended the filing of charges against six Department of Public Works and Highways engineers over a P74-million flood control project in Bulacan that was paid in full but never built.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:01:00 +0800
Marcos downplays corruption link in growth slump
President Marcos blamed cyclones and global trade shifts for the economic slowdown, downplaying the impact of corruption scandals.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:35:00 +0800
DOJ OIC Vida appointed as acting justice secretary
Department of Justice former Officer-In-Charge Frederrick Vida is now the Acting Justice Secretary. 

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:20:00 +0800
ICI to recommend charges vs 3 more senators
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure will recommend the filing of charges next week against at least three current and former senators over alleged irregularities in flood control projects, its chairperson, retired justice Andres Reyes Jr., ...

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:14:00 +0800
‘No Merry Christmas’: Marcos vows December jail for officials in flood control mess
It will be an unhappy Christmas for those involved in the flood control corruption mess, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, November 13.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:01:00 +0800
Barzaga slapped with inciting to sedition, rebellion raps
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has lodged a criminal complaint against Rep. Kiko Barzaga (Cavite, 4th District) for allegedly inciting sedition and rebellion. 

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