Philippines Headlines
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0800Duterte camp flags 62,000-plus evidence ahead of ICC trial, seeks 10,000 cap
The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court to limit the prosecution’s evidence to 10,000 items, saying the case record has ballooned to more than 62,000 items ahead of his trial.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0800‘Queenie’ almost a typhoon
Severe Tropical Storm Queenie (international name: Surigae) is now nearing typhoon strength as it moves over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0800P60 wage hike for Metro Manila minimum wage earners takes effect
Minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will get a P60 daily wage increase starting Saturday, September 26, under a new wage order issued by the Department of Labor and Employment.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:09:00 +0800Sara Duterte denies ex-Velasco aide’s claim he delivered over P2 billion to her
Vice President Sara Duterte denied knowing Police Corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. and receiving money from him, after the former security aide of ex-House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco alleged that he delivered more than P2 billion in cash to her.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0800‘Queenie’ keeps strength, may become typhoon as it exits PAR Sunday
Severe Tropical Storm Queenie (international name: Surigae) maintained its strength as it decelerated while moving over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said Saturday morning.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Leviste in France taking care of mom Loren
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste is in France taking care of his mother, Sen. Loren Legarda, who is undergoing treatment for a lung and autoimmune condition.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800China blocks Ayungin resupply mission anew
The military’s rotation and resupply (RORE) mission to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) did not reach its destination after 15 Chinese vessels shadowed it 60 nautical miles from Ayungin Shoal Thursday night.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800SWS: 52 percent of Pinoys feel helpless vs corruption
A majority of Filipinos feel helpless about corruption in the government, a recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800DOTr lifts suspension of PUV fare hike
The approved fare hike for public utility vehicles will finally be implemented after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) yesterday lifted its earlier suspension.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Mark Villar to remain with minority – Cayetano
Sen. Mark Villar will remain with the minority bloc despite his recent vote to alter the conviction threshold denominator in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said yesterday.