Philippines Headlines
Tue, 5 May 2026 15:34:00 +0800ICC 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 +0800Fact 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 +0800Slain 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 +0800House 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 +0800Inflation 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 +0800Priest 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 +0800Robredo 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 +0800USAID 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 +0800Price 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 +0800Excessive 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...