Philippines Headlines
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0800Foreign divorce policy ‘borders on racism, mirrors colonial mentality’ — law expert
The “current policy” on foreign divorce mirrors a colonial mentality as it is only applicable to Filipinos who married foreigners, a former law school dean said.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0800De Lima calls threats showing 'true Sara' as strongest impeachment ground
Rep. Leila de Lima said Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks about hiring a hitman could be the strongest basis for impeachment.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0800Duterte tax docs stay sealed as cautious House panel passes box to Senate
The House justice committee voted 38-6 to keep tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte sealed
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0800As tax cuts spread globally, Filipinos hit by power bill spikes
Bills rising, taxes intact. Will Philippines follow global energy relief on electricity?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0800Probable cause already within reach in VP Sara impeachment, says legal expert
Enough evidence already exists for the House justice panel to find probable cause against Vice President Sara Duterte on any of the three articles of impeachment against her, a former Philippine Bar Association president said Wednesday morning, April...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0800PAGASA: 8 areas under ‘danger’ heat index on April 29
The state weather bureau PAGASA has placed eight areas across the country under the “danger” level of the heat index, warning of scorching temperatures.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0800LIVE: House probe into VP Sara impeachment complaints on April 29
The House Committee on Justice is set to continue its hearing on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, April 29, as lawmakers move closer to determining probable cause.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:46:00 +0800Nearly 1,200 Filipino seafarers now out of Hormuz strait
Two more vessels carrying Filipino seafarers have safely exited the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total number of Filipinos moved out of the high-risk area to nearly 1,200.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:48:00 +0800Palace disowns Jonvic's remark on Zaldy Co return timeline
Palace says Remulla’s timeline for Co’s return was personal, not an official position.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0800China building largest artificial island in South China Sea – report
China is constructing a massive artificial island in disputed waters, close to Panganiban Reef's size.