Philippines Headlines
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 14:24:00 +0800DOLE reminds employers on Independence Day pay rules
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued pay guidelines for June 12, Independence Day.
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 11:09:00 +08003 Pinoys wounded in Kuwaiti drone strike — reports
Three Filipino workers were injured in a drone strike at Kuwait International Airport, according to Kuwaiti state media.
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800ICC seeking Tagalog, Cebuano translators
The International Criminal Court is looking for Tagalog and Cebuano translators ahead of the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Philippines, US discuss peace, security issues in South China Sea
The United States has reaffirmed its various commitments to support the Philippines, including continuing efforts to ensure peace and security in the South China Sea.
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +080018 ‘bagmen’ facing flood of lawsuits
For retelling their tale of having delivered billions of pesos in kickbacks from flood control projects to more than a dozen officials – including President Marcos – 18 men claiming to be former soldiers are now facing an avalanche of leg...
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Manifestation only, not reply, on VP impeach raps answer
The House impeachment prosecution team will not file a reply, only a manifestation, to the answer of Vice President Sara Duterte to the Articles of Impeachment against her.
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800SC: Political dynasties insulting, an affront to the Constitution
The prevalence of political dynasties remains an insult to the 1987 Constitution that explicitly bans them, the Supreme Court declared.
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Maharlika Highway rehab done by August
The rehabilitation of Maharlika Highway in Samar is expected to be completed in August, reducing travel time between Tacloban City and Catbalogan City from three hours to one hour and 45 minutes, Malacañang said.
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Forfeiture case vs Marcoses’ assets junked
The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the forfeiture case concerning the remaining assets of the Marcos family that had been pending for over 30 years.
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800DTI: School supply prices within suggested range
Prices of school supplies remain within suggested price ranges, while supply is adequate ahead of the opening of classes, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.