Philippines Headlines
Sat, 23 May 2026 14:05:00 +0800Additional ICC warrants expected soon amid search for Bato — NBI
The National Bureau of Investigation said more arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court may soon be issued as authorities continue the search for Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, who remains in hiding following a warrant for crimes again...
Sat, 23 May 2026 11:49:00 +0800Plunder, bribery raps sought vs Marcoleta over P75-million campaign donations
The Office of the Ombudsman’s Field Investigation Bureau has recommended the filing of plunder and bribery charges against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta over alleged campaign donations amounting to P75 million.
Sat, 23 May 2026 10:08:00 +0800Solid Bloc 11 wants Gatchalian as next Senate president — Pangilinan
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan said members of the Solid Bloc 11 are supporting Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian for Senate president amid ongoing talks of another leadership change in the chamber.
Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Prosecution conducting mock trials to prepare for VP Sara impeachment
The House prosecution panel has started conducting mock trials as part of its preparations for the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800CIDG on OSAA’s actions during Senate shooting: Overkill
The number of gunshots fired by the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms personnel, led by suspended OSAA chief Mao Aplasca, toward National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents at the Senate building was an overkill, the Criminal Investigation and Detecti...
Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Bishop asks Pia: How is your conscience?
After the emotional breakdown of Sen. Pia Cayetano, Cubao Bishop Elias Ayuban Jr. yesterday inquired about her conscience and if she ever thought about the drug war victims and their families.
Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Con-ass for extension, age limit ‘all BS’ – Lacson
Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday denied claims that there are plans to convene a constituent assembly (con-ass) to amend the Constitution to extend the terms of elected officials or raise the age qualification for presidential candidates.
Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Philippines, Egypt push for stronger defense, security ties
The Philippines and Egypt are pushing for stronger defense and security relations that may soon pave the way for bilateral training activities and events for the military forces of both nations.
Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800ICI group hasn’t met since March – Paraiso
The technical working group on asset recovery has not met since the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) was dismantled on March 31, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center Undersecretary Renato Paraiso said.
Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800New US envoy preparing for travel to Philippines
Newly confirmed United States Ambassador Lee Lipton met with Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez following the Senate confirmation of the Florida businessman’s nomination, the US embassy in Manila said in a post on X.