Philippines Headlines

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0800
Signal No. 1 up over Bicol, Quezon as 'Luis' strengthens
The tropical depression may pass close to or hit Luzon if track shifts west

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0800
ERC orders Meralco to return P9.5 billion to customers
Meralco customers set for six-month refund after overcollections.

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 10:12:00 +0800
Children in vlogs, under-15 influencers now covered by new DOLE rules
Children under 15 in vlogs, streams and digital ads may require work permits.

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 09:16:00 +0800
China says it held drills near Scarborough after days of sea tensions
Beijing staged military and coast guard exercises after recent clashes.

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0800
Philippines formally deposits Panatag Shoal chart with UN
The Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday that the Philippines formally deposited its official nautical chart of Panatag Scarborough) Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc and its surrounding maritime zones with the United Nations Secreta...

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Impeach court to tackle VP tax, bank records
The Senate impeachment court will next tackle the subpoenaed bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio as well as their businesses as part of the Article II for alleged unexplained wealth of the Vice President...

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800
13 witnesses lined up; defense ready for ‘Piattos’
The House prosecution panel has listed 13 witnesses for Article I of the Articles of Impeachment accusing Vice President Sara Duterte of allegedly misusing P612.5 million in confidential funds for the Office of the Vice President and the Departm...

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Ombudsman: Granting of Revilla bail expected
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said he had expected the granting of bail to former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. in his malversation case over an alleged flood control project.

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Escudero wants ban on gambling ads, endorsements
All gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships are being targeted for a nationwide ban under a bill filed at the Senate.

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800
‘Pro-China government officials must resign’
Government officials, especially those elected into office, who are siding with China on the issue of the West Philippine Sea should consider resigning from their posts, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said.

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