Philippines Headlines
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0800DILG eyes human trafficking charge vs. former Cabinet official Jing Paras
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla points to ex-congressman Paras as alleged initiator of Recto plot.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0800DILG chief Remulla denies rumors of Bato dela Rosa arrest
The interior chief says the fugitive senator was last known to be in Mindanao.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0800Magnitude 7.0 quake strikes off Davao Occidental
(Updated) A 7.0-magnitude offshore quake struck midday southeast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0800Signal No. 2 still up over 6 areas as 'Maymay' moves north off La Union
Tropical Storm Maymay (international name: Kujira) continued to move northward over the sea west of La Union on Wednesday, with some parts of Northern Luzon remaining under Signal No. 2.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0800Japan lends Philippines P11.54 billion for health care
The loan will support financing, service delivery and accountability reforms.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:19:00 +0800Walang Pasok: Class suspensions due to 'Mamay' on August 5
Several schools suspended classes or shifted to online learning on Wednesday, August 5, due to Tropical Storm Maymay (Kujira).
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0800LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Aug. 5
The Senate resumes the Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at 10 a.m. today.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0800Signal No. 2 still up as 'Maymay' to make landfall over Ilocos Sur or La Union
Tropical Storm Maymay may hit Ilocos Sur or La Union this afternoon or evening, PAGASA said.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0800Comelec to require conflict of interest declaration from candidates
Individuals seeking elected positions are now required to disclose conflict of interest in a new rule approved by Commission on Elections.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0800NBI files graft complaints vs 20 over Cebu flood control projects
The complaints stem from alleged anomalies in the bidding and implementation of two flood control projects within the district's jurisdiction, specifically in Barangay Singsing, Balamban, Cebu.