Philippines Headlines
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 17:28:00 +0800Kerwin Espinosa turns himself in to NBI over murder complaint
Albuera Mayor Kerwin Espinosa has surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation over a murder charge against him.
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 16:31:00 +0800Navy to set up monitoring station at Tubbataha
The Philippine Navy is set to station some of its personnel at Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park to track the movement of vessels in the Sulu Sea, where Chinese warships have also passed through, according to the Navy.
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +080014 areas under Signal No. 2 as ‘Basyang’ maintains strength
Tropical Storm “Basyang” (international name: Penha) maintains its strength while moving steadily toward the eastern coast of Mindanao, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 12:43:00 +0800VP Sara defense denies plan to present 'Mary Grace Piattos' at trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment defense team denied saying they would present the person with the alias of "Mary Grace Piattos."
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 10:13:00 +0800Inflation picks up 2.0% in January 2026
Inflation in the Philippines spiked to 2.0% in January 2026 — the second month in a row that the general price of goods has been rising, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday, February 5.
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 08:34:00 +0800Vatican envoy lauds Filipino ‘Roblox Catholics’ for digital catechesis
In a message for the “5th anniversary” of the “Roblox Filipino Catholics” group, Apostolic Nuncio Charles Brown lauded the group’s efforts in “offering innovative access to Church catechesis” through the game...
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Another alleged ‘cong-tractor’ quits House
After resigned Ako Bicol party-list lawmaker Zaldy Co, another congressman has quit.
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Barzaga’s suspension extended by 60 days
The House of Representatives approved yesterday the recommendation of the committee on ethics and privileges, imposing another 60-day suspension on Rep. Francisco Barzaga, whose two-month suspension ended on Feb. 2.
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800House OKs energy storage systems bill
Voting 192-3-0, the House of Representatives yesterday approved on third and final reading a bill that would ensure continuous power supply in the Philippines through the use of energy storage systems or ESSs.
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Kaufman challenges ICC ruling on Duterte’s fitness
The defense counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte has initiated the appeals process on the decision declaring him fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court.