Philippines Headlines

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:57:00 +0800
'Money talks in the Philippines': Vitaly claims says he had phone throughout jail stay
Newly-deported Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy claimed that he had a phone in the penal facility when he was detained in the Philippines.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:56:00 +0800
No documented Filipino casualties in Indonesia landslide
In a statement on Saturday, January 24, the embassy said that “no Filipino has been reported to be affected by the incident.”

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:52:00 +0800
Pope Leo appoints parish priest as new Kalibo bishop
Pope Leo XIV has named a parish priest as the new bishop of the Diocese of Kalibo.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800
BJMP: 3 jails ready for Atong Ang
In case wanted fugitive Charlie “Atong” Ang surrenders or is apprehended anytime soon, three detention cells are waiting for him, including one that is overcrowded by almost 700 percent.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Sandigan justice reveals ties with Revilla lawyer
Associate Justice Karl Miranda, chairman of the Sandiganbayan Third Division handling the non-bailable malversation case against former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., has disclosed his close ties with one of the latter’s lawyers,...

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Philippines tourism expects ‘big boost’ from ASEAN chairmanship – DOT
After a lackluster 2025, the tourism industry is expected to get a “big boost” from the country’s chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this year, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Zaldy Co needs to return home to testify vs Marcos
If he really is serious about testifying in an impeachment case against President Marcos, fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co should return to the country and personally take his oath before the House of Representatives’ committee on justice, ...

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800
‘Receipt of impeach complaint not a walk-in transaction’
Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong yesterday defended the decision of the Office of the Secretary General not to receive an impeachment complaint in the absence of secretary general Cheloy Garafil, stressing that the action is required...

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Pinay wins $10,000 prize at Singapore art fair
While ghost projects and vampire contractors continue to horrify the general public, one Filipina artist’s “aswang” (witch) paintings have just brought home the gold at Art Singapore.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Makati, Quezon City named A-list cities for climate action
The cities of Makati and Quezon City have been included in the A-list cities for 2025 by the environmental group Carbon Disclosure Project for demonstrating climate leadership across the globe.

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