Philippines Headlines

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:32:00 +0800
Lawyer admits error in naming De Lima in cash suitcase claims
The lawyer behind an affidavit signed by 18 supposed former Marines and Philippine Army officials admitted he made a mistake in naming Rep. Leila De Lima (ML Party-lists) as one of the alleged recipients of cash-filled suitcases.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:27:00 +0800
PCG personnel sacked, demoted after MV Trisha Kerstin 3 tragedy
The Philippine Coast Guard said it has fired and demoted several personnel following the sinking of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 65 people.  

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0800
LIVE Coverage: ICC confirmation of charges hearing for Rodrigo Duterte
Judges will determine whether there are substantial grounds to proceed to trial on crimes against humanity charges.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:55:00 +0800
DBM urges limit on unprogrammed appropriations
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is seeking a cap on unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the national budget following heavy allegations of the funds being used for corruption. 

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:48:00 +0800
Lawyer of 18 ex-Marines submits affidavit over 'luggages full of money'
Levi Baligod, the lawyer representing the former soldiers, arrived at the Ombudsman on Thursday, February 28, for the affidavit to be referred for investigation.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:24:00 +0800
NUP to 'most likely' vote against Sara Duterte's impeachment
The National Unity Party, which holds the second-largest bloc in the House of Representatives, said it will "most likely" vote against impeaching Duterte "unless new evidence emerges."

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:59:00 +0800
What happens after Duterte’s confirmation of charges at the ICC?
What happens next after Duterte's confirmation of charges? 

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:52:00 +0800
‘This is not EDSA’: Soc Villegas laments ‘squandered grace’ from previous EDSA revolutions
During his homily at the 40th Anniversary of the People Power Revolution on Wednesday, February 25, Villegas lamented the “squandered grace” given by the previous EDSA People Power Revolutions.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0800
CA: Detention of Globe Ferronickel chair Joseph Sy illegal
The Court of Appeals has ruled that the continued detention of Globe Ferronickel chairman Joseph Sy is unlawful.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0800
Pro-Duterte pages use AI to recast drug war victims' kin as rich
More than two dozen pro-Duterte Facebook pages spread a doctored photo of drug war victims' kin carrying designer handbags with near-identical captions in just half a day — timed with the halfway mark of the International Criminal Court'...

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