Philippines Headlines
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:28:00 +0800Philippine Geriatric Center Act nears Senate approval
The proposed Philippine Geriatric Center Act is moving closer to becoming law, with the measure gaining momentum after the period of interpellations concluded in December 2025.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:56:00 +0800‘Epal’ politicians putting their face everywhere may face suspension
If you see your local leaders slap their faces on government projects, you may report it to the Department of the Interior and Local Government, as this would violate its anti-epal guidelines.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:04:00 +0800Henry Alcantara won’t recant flood control statements — lawyer
Former Department of Public Works and Highways district engineer Henry Alcantara said he will stand by his earlier statements on the anomalous flood control projects.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:02:00 +0800NUP to sue Kiko Barzaga over claims of bribery for Romualdez
NUP leaders say they will take Rep. Kiko Barzaga to court.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:27:00 +0800Philippines seeks return of Zaldy Co from Portugal
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants a study of all the possible means to return resigned House lawmaker Zaldy Co to the Philippines — from special repatriation to the creation of an extradition treaty with Portugal.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:06:00 +0800DILG seeks to axe 20 BFP officials over 'bid-rigging,' corruption
DILG recommended the dismissal of 20 BFP officials over alleged corruption.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:41:00 +0800Travel tax reform pushed anew at Senate amid rising airport fees
Senate Bill 88 would exempt economy passengers while retaining the tax for business and first-class travelers.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800COA flags AFP’s unauthorized bank accounts, unliquidated cash advances
The Commission on Audit has flagged the Armed Forces of the Philippines over its unauthorized maintenance of six bank accounts with a total balance of P72.86 million and unliquidated cash advances amounting to P201.86 million as of end of 2...
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Duterte’s health valid reason for interim release, lawyer insists
Claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte is already “an emaciated, infirm and incapacitated shadow of his former self,” his lawyer has again moved for his interim release from detention at the International Criminal Court.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Imee: Does Ping want hair pulling match?
Sen. Imee Marcos dismissed Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson’s claims linking her to budget “allocables,” saying the items attributed to her were merely proposals that were never funded.