Philippines Headlines
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:11:00 +0800Filipino medical laboratory scientist recognized for contributions in the US
A Filipino expert in laboratory medicine has continued to draw recognition locally and abroad for work in Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine, a field vital to patient safety and modern healthcare systems.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:37:00 +0800
Family seeks compassion, privacy after Cabral’s death
The family of former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral appealed for compassion and restraint following her sudden death, urging the public to respect their need for privacy as they grieve...
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:34:00 +0800
Police: Autopsy confirms Cabral’s identity
Cordillera police confirmed the identity of former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Ma. Catalina Cabral following the results of an autopsy conducted Saturday.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:57:00 +0800
Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines
In the Christmas-mad Philippines, thousands cheer as hand-crafted lanterns towering six meters (20 feet) high light up the night sky in San Fernando, northwest of the country's capital.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:25:00 +0800
Online illegal recruitment modus rises in DMW’s 4th full year
The Illegal recruitment of prospective and current overseas Filipino workers rose using Facebook and TikTok pages, dwarfing the Department of Migrant Workers’ efforts to curb all sorts of IR activities.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800
President Marcos on West Philippine Sea: What’s ours is ours
President Marcos yesterday gave assurance of the national government’s sustained commitment to defend the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea amid China’s continuing harassment of Philippine vessels in the region...
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800
Ex-PNP chief Torre named MMDA general manager
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre III has been named general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800
AMLC freezes 1,193 bank accounts of contractors, congressman
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has widened its financial investigation into the controversial flood control projects, securing a new freeze order covering the bank accounts of major contractors and a member of the House of Representatives a...
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800
ICC medical team finds Duterte fit for proceedings
The independent panel of medical experts appointed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to examine former president Rodrigo Duterte has found him fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings, including the postponed confirmation of charges hearin...
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800
Pag-IBIG, Megawide partner for 7,143 housing units
Pag-IBIG Fund has entered into a partnership with Megawide Construction Corp. to accelerate the delivery of 7,143 housing units in medium-rise residential developments under the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program,...