Philippines Headlines
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:14:00 +0800Palace declares special non-working holidays in 11 areas for February, March 2026
Malacañang has declared several special non-working holidays in various parts of the country from the last day of February through late March 2026.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:21:00 +0800From spokesperson to rear admiral: Tarriela’s new rank amid West Philippine Sea tensions
A major promotion within the Philippine Coast Guard has put the spotlight on one of the country’s most vocal figures in maritime security.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:08:00 +0800'I don’t attest to accuracy or truth of statements': Ex-Marines’ affidavit witness clarifies
A religious leader clarified his role as a witness in the notarized affidavit of 18 supposed former Philippine Marines, who claimed they delivered cash to several top government officials.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:36:00 +0800Day 4 at ICC: Defense and prosecution clash as confirmation charges close
The International Criminal Court’s confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte has concluded, with both the prosecution and the defense delivering closing remarks.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Pag-IBIG declares record P64.34 billion dividends
Pag-IBIG Fund has declared the highest dividend payout in its 45-year history, announcing P64.34 billion in dividends for 2025.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Show drug killings under President Marcos, Duterte’s lawyers told
Those who are accusing the Marcos government of drug-related killings should present solid evidence so authorities can investigate the allegations, a Palace official said yesterday, stressing that President Marcos would not tolerate those who abuse t...
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800No security detail assigned to Imee
Sen. Imee Marcos has no security detail with the Presidential Security Command (PSC) amid her widening rift with her family, a Commission on Appointments (CA) hearing found.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800NBI to investigate ex-Marine security aides of Zaldy Co
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating the identity and background of former Marines who claimed they served as bagmen and security aides of former lawmaker Zaldy Co.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800BOC raises P102.5 million from auction of Discaya cars
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has raised P102.468 million through auction of the luxury vehicles of Curlee and Sarah Discaya, who were linked to the anomalous flood control and infrastructure scandal in the past year.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800DOH releases new guidelines for MAIFIP program
The Department of Health has issued new guidelines for the controversial Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) Program.