Philippines Headlines
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:58:00 +0800Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto indicted for sex trafficking
The Department of Justice has found probable cause to file sex trafficking charges against Tony Meloto, founder of anti-poverty organization Gawad Kalinga, following complaints from two former students in the organization's youth training program...
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:25:00 +0800Romualdez resigns as House speaker amid alleged corruption, budget woes
Rep. Martin Romualdez has resigned as House speaker of the 20th Congress, just as allegations of flood control corruption and budget insertions have recently plagued the chamber under his leadership.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0800Sarah Elago back in the House as Comelec proclaims Gabriela winning partylist
Former Kabataan Partylist Representative Sarah Elago has returned to the House of Representatives as Gabriela Women's Party's first nominee after the Commission on Elections formally proclaimed the party the winner of the 64th party-list seat...
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0800As Romualdez exits, Puno pins 2025 budget anomalies on Zaldy Co, Escudero
Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno believes Rep. Elizaldy Co and Sen. Chiz Escudero are the ones to blame for the controversies surrounding the 2025 budget, and not House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:22:00 +0800New tactic? China warship's live fire 'threat' forces PCG, fishermen to flee
A Chinese warship announced live fire exercises in waters some 90 nautical miles from the Zambales coastline yesterday morning, forcing Philippine Coast Guard vessels and dozens of Filipino fishing boats caught inside the designated danger zone to le...
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:06:00 +0800DPWH scraps P255-billion flood control budget for 2026
The Department of Public Works and Highways has struck off P255 billion of its flood control funds, bringing the agency’s proposed budget down to P625.78 billion.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:50:00 +0800Who is Faustino 'Bojie' Dy III, the deputy speaker expected to replace Romualdez?
With Romualdez set to step down on Wednesday, September 17, Deputy Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III is poised to succeed him. But what do we know about Bojie?
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:54:00 +0800Romualdez to resign as speaker despite party's objections — Puno
House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno confirmed Martin Romualdez will step down, endorsing Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as his successor amid flood control scandal.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0800'Mirasol' makes landfall in Isabela; Signal No. 1 up
Tropical depression Mirasol has made landfall and is now traversing Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0800Court of Appeals rejects challenge to Wenn Deramas' heirs
The Court of Appeals denied relatives’ petition questioning Wenn Deramas’ children’s inheritance.