Philippines Headlines
Tue, 26 May 2026 16:09:00 +0800'Not a right': DOJ chief Vida says Bato’s gun 'privileges' should be revoked
The bureau asked the PNP to make Dela Rosa surrender 118 firearms.
Tue, 26 May 2026 14:23:00 +0800Ombudsman to file plunder, malversation raps vs Jinggoy Estrada over flood control mess
The Office of the Ombudsman is set to file plunder and malversation charges against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
Tue, 26 May 2026 11:37:00 +0800DOJ to Jimmy Bondoc: Tell us where Bato dela Rosa is
In a press briefing on Tuesday, May 26, Justice Secretary Frederrick Vida said that he has directed the issuance of a letter request asking Bondoc, who is also Dela Rosa’s lawyer, to provide the department with any information in his possession...
Tue, 26 May 2026 09:34:00 +0800Caguioa: Bato petition must be weighed vs drug war victims, history of impunity
In his concurring opinion, Caguioa said granting a temporary restraining order (TRO) or any injunctive relief to Dela Rosa would result in the coddling of those in power and allow impunity to continue.
Tue, 26 May 2026 08:48:00 +0800Halt order for Bato may set ‘zone of immunity,’ dangerous precedent — Leonen
Dela Rosa, who is facing a publicized warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC), had sought these measures to halt law enforcement efforts, a request Leonen described as essentially a prayer for temporary immunity from arrest.
Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 +0800Health reform advocate files plunder raps vs Recto, Go over PhilHealth fund
Tony Leachon files an Ombudsman complaint over the P60 billion PhilHealth fund transfer.
Tue, 26 May 2026 07:30:00 +0800Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for May 26
Prices of fuel products are expected to increase by over P1 on Tuesday, May 26.
Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 +0800Why the Supreme Court denied Dela Rosa’s plea for halt order
The court said his claimed invasion of rights was "more imagined than real."
Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800NGCP seeks police probe on transmission line sabotage
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has requested the assistance of the Philippine National Police in investigating a possible act of sabotage involving the Ilijan-Tayabas 500-kiloVolt transmission line.
Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800NBI to seek cancellation of Bato’s 118 gun licenses
The National Bureau of Investigation will request for the immediate cancellation of all firearms licenses belonging to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, identifying the lawmaker as “armed and dangerous” following his disappearance...