Philippines Headlines

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0800
Calls for probe mount over deadly Negros 'clash' that killed journalist, UP student
Human rights and press freedom groups are calling for an independent probe into the killing of 19 people during a military operation in Toboso, Negros Occidental, after colleagues of a slain journalist and a former student leader said neither was arm...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0800
VP Sara blasts COA, AMLC after impeachment hearing surfaces bank records
Vice President Sara Duterte lashed out at the Anti-Money Laundering Council and the Commission on Audit on Thursday, April 23, after both agencies publicly shared evidence of billions of pesos in flagged bank transactions tied to her and her husband ...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0800
SWS: Half of Pinoys say life worsened — bleakest since pandemic-era 2021
Half of adult Filipino adults believe their quality of life has deteriorated over the past 12 months, according to a new Social Weather Stations survey, which saw people's perceived well-being sink to its worst since 2021. 

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0800
House panel nears probable cause vote in Sara impeachment
House justice chair Luistro says panel is ready to wrap proceedings.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0800
VP Sara flags last-minute travel approval to 5 countries despite green light
Vice President Sara Duterte said she will be submitting a new travel request, citing concerns over the timing and uncertainty surrounding the approval of her earlier travel authority.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:50:00 +0800
HDO issued: Sandiganbayan bars Romualdez from overseas travel
The Sandiganbayan has barred Martin Romualdez from leaving the country.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:31:00 +0800
Mel Sarmiento sworn in as presidential peace adviser
Mel Senen Sarmiento takes over the top peace post.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0800
Trillanes urges Leni to back Bam or Risa in 2028 presidential race
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said Leni Robredo should consider endorsing either Bam Aquino or Risa Hontiveros for the 2028 presidential race, following her decision to stay out of national politics.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0800
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Apr. 23
The oil shock is showing up beyond pump prices.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0800
Four grounds of appeal: How ICC rejected Duterte's dismissal pleas
The ICC's ruling on Wednesday clears the path for former president Duterte's case to proceed.

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