Philippines Headlines

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 17:29:00 +0800
LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the status of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 3 after its explosive eruption on Dec. 9, 2024.

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 17:11:00 +0800
P55 per kilogram cap on imported rice takes effect on Feb. 5
The price of imported rice sold in Metro Manila markets will be capped at P55 per kilogram starting Wednesday, February 5. 

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 17:03:00 +0800
Japanese embassy: Tourist visas out within 5 working days
The Japanese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday, February 4, that it will strive to process visa applications submitted by travel agencies within five working days, even as it faces a surge in visa applications ahead of the cherry blossom season.

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 16:20:00 +0800
Trump's aid freeze suspends at least P4B of Philippines programs
U.S. President Donald Trump's orders have effectively suspended at least $69.7 million (P4.06 billion) in funding for aid programs in the Philippines.

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 16:16:00 +0800
AFP: China warships violated protocols in entering PH territorial waters
Three People's Liberation Army Navy vessels disregarded standard maritime protocols by failing to properly identify themselves when challenged during their passage through Philippine archipelagic waters from February 1 to 4, the Philippine Navy said ...

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 16:12:00 +0800
37 rescued from capsized fishing vessel off Palawan coast
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the Philippine Coast Guard rescued 37 fishermen after their vessel capsized in the waters off Balabac, Palawan.

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 16:08:00 +0800
'Influencers' agree: House disinfo hearing upholds free speech, social media needs regulation
At the House Tri-Committee hearing on disinformation, present content creators and vloggers agreed with lawmakers that content regulation is needed on social media.

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 15:56:00 +0800
Marcos picks new leader for PDEA
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named retired police Maj. Gen. Isagani Nerez as the new chief of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. 

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 13:54:00 +0800
PhilHealth fund transfer oral arguments set today, February 4
One of the contentions to be argued before the high court is the validity of the transfer of the reserve funds of Philhealth to the national treasury and whether or not Congress can increase the amount of unprogrammed appropriations initially submitt...

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 13:48:00 +0800
Senate probe sought on online sexual abuse of children
A resolution has been filed in the Senate seeking a probe on the rise of of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children and how it is enabled through online platforms and digital wallets.

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