Philippines Headlines
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:54:00 +0800DepEd begins June 8 opening preps, seeks 'uninterrupted' power in schools
The government has begun nationwide preparations for the opening of classes on June 8, the Department of Education announced, tapping police, health workers and utility firms to ensure the smooth start of the school year.
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:30:00 +0800Firearms revocation order vs Bato served in Davao City
The revocation of the firearms privilege of Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has been served in Davao City, the Police Regional Office 11 said.
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:08:00 +0800Plunder cases could flip Senate to minority within weeks, Lacson says
Two looming plunder cases against majority senators could collapse the bloc that controls the Senate and hand de-facto power to the minority within weeks, Sen. Ping Lacson said Thursday, May 28.
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:05:00 +0800Ombudsman files plunder raps vs Jinggoy Estrada
The Office of the Ombudsman has officially filed plunder charges against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:42:00 +0800Fact check: Global war, La NiƱa are not 'force majeure' for Senate sessions
Sen. Robin Padilla broadly invoked “force majeure” by citing wars, terrorism, and La Niña despite no current disruption to Senate operations.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:02:00 +0800Angeles building collapse death toll rises to 5
Authorities retrieved another dead body from the rubble of the collapsed building in Angeles City on Thursday morning, May 28, raising the death toll to five.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:57:00 +0800Marcos courts Japanese investors, secures P210-billion commitments
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. secured around $3.4 billion or roughly P210 billion in investment commitments from Japanese companies during a high-level business roundtable meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday, May 27.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 +0800Smokey Mountain residents warned of risks from P26-B waste-to-energy project
Smokey Mountain groups are raising alarm over a proposed incineration project.
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 +0800Law enforcement conducts manhunt operations vs Bato
Law enforcement conducted a manhunt for Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa across Luzon on Wednesday, May 27.
Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Japan execs to invest P210 billion in Philippines
Japanese businesses have committed to invest about P210 billion in the Philippines during President Marcos’ high-level round table meeting with investors on the sidelines of his four-day state visit here, Malacañang said yesterday. In a ...