Philippines Headlines

Tue, 5 May 2026 15:34:00 +0800
ICC prosecution: Kaufman's anti-court rants contradict Duterte appeal bid
ICC Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang told the Pre-Trial Chamber I that Nicholas Kaufman's public remarks on the court's integrity "completely contradict" the defense's stated concern for the case's legitimacy. 

Tue, 5 May 2026 13:44:00 +0800
Fact check: Flags in photo linked to Negros encounter were edited in
Flags were digitally added to a photo claimed to be taken before the Negros encounter — a move a rights group described as 'red-tagging.'

Tue, 5 May 2026 13:40:00 +0800
Slain botanist red-tagged amid Toboso debate over civilians
Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society says accusations surfaced only after pressure over Toboso killings.

Tue, 5 May 2026 11:44:00 +0800
House panel edits, OKs report on Duterte impeachment before plenary vote
The House justice panel has wrapped its last hearing to finalize the impeachment case.

Tue, 5 May 2026 10:39:00 +0800
Inflation jumps to 7.2%, highest since 2023
Inflation is back in the danger zone, with April inflation hitting a two-year record.

Tue, 5 May 2026 10:26:00 +0800
Priest named new Tagbilaran bishop declines position
A priest recently tapped to be the new bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran has announced his decision not to accept the post. 

Tue, 5 May 2026 10:04:00 +0800
Robredo cuts Duterte's wide lead in hypothetical 2028 Pulse poll
Sara Duterte remains ahead in early 2028 polling, but her lead over Leni Robredo has narrowed to single digits.

Tue, 5 May 2026 07:30:00 +0800
USAID collapse amplifies smear against Asia's rights groups
Aid freeze halts projects, cuts budgets, and weakens support systems for activists across the region.

Tue, 5 May 2026 07:00:00 +0800
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for May 5
Fuel prices will increase again on Tuesday, May 5, with diesel and gasoline both set for hikes of more than P2 per liter.

Tue, 5 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Excessive use of force in law enforcement operations hit
Sen. Raffy Tulfo has expressed alarm over incidents of excessive use of force by law enforcers during operations, including those conducted by the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines, which have resulted in deaths of i...

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