Philippines Headlines

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:50:00 +0800
2 killed in Sorsogon landslide amid 'Ada' rains
Two people were killed after a landslide buried them in Matnog, Sorsogon, on Saturday, January 17, authorities reported.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:59:00 +0800
Teves' acquittal does not cover 2023 Pamplona massacre, says Degamo family
Although expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. was acquitted in the 2019 murder case of a Negros Oriental provincial board member, he still faces several other cases, including the killing of former governor Roel Degamo in 2023.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:25:00 +0800
NUP eyes Barzaga's expulsion from Congress
House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said the National Unity Party is looking to have Rep. Kiko Barzaga expelled through a new ethics complaint instead of just seeking an extension to his 60-day suspension.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0800
Signal No. 2 up over 6 areas as 'Ada' keeps strength
Tropical Storm Ada (international name: Nokaen) maintains its strength as it moves over the coastal waters of Baras, Catanduanes, state weather bureau PAGASA said.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:02:00 +0800
Tarriela fires back at China's diplomatic protest, exchanges accusations anew
Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela responded to the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s diplomatic protest and allegations of a smear campaign, describing the move as a "clear attempt" to divert attention from China’s "r...

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0800
LIVE updates: Tropical Cyclone 'Ada'
Follow this page for updates on "Ada," the first tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine area of responsibility this year.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0800
7 areas under Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm Ada intensifies
Several areas were placed under Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm Ada (international name: Nokaen) further intensified while moving over the waters east of Bicol Region, the state weather bureau PAGASA said. 

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800
NUP: Impeach bid vs Marcos baseless
The National Unity Party has rejected any move to impeach President Marcos, with party leaders saying they see no constitutional or factual grounds to support such a complaint.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800
ICC urges PNP members to testify on drug war
The International Criminal Court has reiterated its appeal for direct witnesses of the alleged crimes related to the so-called war on drugs to come forward and speak with prosecutors, as the investigation against other possible suspects still on...

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Chinese embassy complains of PCG ‘smear’ campaign
The Chinese embassy in Manila, after trading accusations and arguments with the spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard on social media over the past weeks, is now accusing PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela of smearing China.

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