Philippines Headlines

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0800
Sara Duterte's threats predated Zuleika Lopez's detention – House prosecutors
House prosecutors say her testimony was covered by earlier witnesses.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0800
Robbery eyed in American scientist's killing after home ransacked
Police have identified two persons of interest in the killing of American marine biologist Kent Carpenter and are looking at robbery as the potential motive, the Negros Oriental police director said Wednesday.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0800
Universities, green groups demand justice for slain marine biologist Kent Carpenter
The outpouring of tributes from the scientific community hailed Carpenter for a life spent proving the Philippines' waters were among the richest on earth, surveying the seas for five decades and drawing others into the work of protecting th...

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0800
Defensor, 2 other Marcoleta co-accused plead not guilty in plunder case
Former lawmaker Mike Defensor, Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray pleaded not guilty to plunder before the anti-graft court's Third Division.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0800
Senators push probe into rising electricity bills
Senators seek probe on rising electricity costs.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0800
'Josie' exits PAR, 2 LPAs 'unlikely' to become cyclones
Former Tropical Depression Josie has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0800
LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, July 15
The trial, in context and in real time: Follow the live blog here.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0800
No witnesses on sixth day of VP Sara Duterte's trial
Unlike in the previous proceedings, today's trial will not feature witness testimony.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Lacson seeks probe into power bill hikes, ‘bill shock’
 Sen. Panfilo Lacson has filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation into rising electricity rates, “bill shock” complaints and system loss charges passed on to consumers.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Baligod faces arrest for cyberlibel filed by DA chief
A Makati court has ordered the arrest of lawyer Levito Baligod over a cyberlibel complaint filed by Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. in connection with Baligod’s alleged remarks linking the DA chief to the supposed d...

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