Philippines Headlines
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:16:00 +0800PCG thanks China for aiding Pinoy fisher, but asks why warship in EEZ
The Philippine Coast Guard is rejecting the Chinese Embassy's statement that one of its warships rescued a Filipino fisherman stranded for three days in the South China Sea, saying he was adrift less than 24 hours and warning against using the in...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +0800Torre's MMDA appointment settles four-star rank issue at PNP — NAPOLCOM
Former PNP chief Nicolas Torre III’s appointment as MMDA general manager effectively ends his police service and four-star rank, according to NAPOLCOM.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:36:00 +0800Lacson warns vs ‘cover-up’ as Palace calls Cabinet budget insertion claims ‘hearsay’
Sen. Ping Lacson said Malacañang shouldn’t be quick to brand allegations that budget insertions were made by Cabinet officials as “hearsay.”
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:44:00 +0800COA: Why were senior high vouchers given to students in 'high-tuition' schools?
Senior high school students enrolled in expensive private schools with annual tuition reaching as high as P317,314 received government vouchers meant to help low-income learners, the Commission on Audit found in its latest report on the Department of...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:43:00 +0800‘ICI is a lost cause’: What should Marcos do now?
For minority lawmakers, this can only mean one thing — the end of the ICI.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:37:00 +0800ICI enters final phase of work after exit of 2 commissioners
As resignations thin its leadership, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure says it is moving ahead with its remaining submissions to the Office of the Ombudsman that it believes will add to the cases prosecutors are already preparing to bring...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:46:00 +08002 killed in Dagupan explosion on Christmas Day
Two individuals were killed by a loud explosion that occurred behind a fireworks shop in Dagupan City on Christmas Day.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:09:00 +0800Fajardo resigns from ICI, commission left with three members
Commissioner Rossana Fajardo has resigned from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, effective Dec. 31, 2025.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Pag-IBIG Fund extends Acquired Assets Super Sale
Pag-IBIG Fund has extended its Acquired Assets Super Sale until Dec. 31, giving homebuyers more time to purchase foreclosed properties at discounted prices, while adopting new rules to lower upfront costs and make it easier for more buyers to partici...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Light rains expected
The northeast monsoon and the easterlies continue to influence weather conditions across the country, bringing light rains, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration yesterday.