Philippines Headlines
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:26:00 +0800Marcos ready for SALN release, lifestyle check
Malacañang says President Marcos is willing to undergo a lifestyle check — and that a SALN would be part of it.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:53:00 +0800'Isang pako kada taon?': Quezon City flags flood control project with 66 phases
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has flagged the absurdity of a flood control project in the city that was discovered to have a whopping 66 phases.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:22:00 +0800Media spin? Richard Gomez lashes out at reporters over flood project questions
Confronted with questions about a flood control project in his district, Rep. Richard Gomez accused reporters of bias and bribery—going as far as posting their names and contact information on Facebook.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:08:00 +0800DPWH suspends foreign trips of officials amid flood control probe
The Department of Public Works and Highways has suspended all personal foreign travel of its personnel until the end of November as the agency continues to get to the bottom of its flood control projects flagged in corruption probes.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:58:00 +0800Vietnam not the real threat in the West Philippine Sea, says Tarriela
Vietnam's island-building work in the Spratlys could reportedly soon surpass that of China's. But a Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson says Beijing remains the real threat to Manila through its persistent, years-long "bullying"...
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:28:00 +0800Comelec junks Duterte Youth appeal, upholds cancelation of registration
The Commission on Elections en banc has denied the Duterte Youth Partylist’s motion for reconsideration, affirming the cancelation of its registration.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:51:00 +0800‘VIP pass namin si baby’: Filipino couple recalls moment Pope Leo XIV cradled their daughter
A Filipino couple based in Norway recalls the moment Pope Leo XIV met them and cradled their six-month-old baby in his arms — an experience they say they will cherish forever.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:23:00 +0800DFA affirms One China stance after Marcos remarks on Taiwan
After controversial comments from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the Philippine stance on Taiwan, the Department of Foreign Affairs reiterated that the country still views the island as a province of China.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:07:00 +0800Group challenges Marcos to release all SALNs amid corruption exposés
Long-time advocates of freedom of information are challenging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to swiftly release his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) and order the publication of all his Cabinet members' SALNs.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0800Marcos: Philippines wants greater US cooperation
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed greater cooperation with the United States amid ongoing tensions in the country’s territorial waters.