Philippines Headlines

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:32:00 +0800
Substandard? Flood control dike collapse in Pampanga under probe
DPWH is probing a Pampanga dike collapse, citing possible design flaws and accountability issues involving contractors and officials.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:26:00 +0800
Basilan ferry sinking is Aleson’s second major tragedy in 3 years
 The sinking of an Aleson Shipping Lines ferry off Basilan early Monday, January 26, is the shipping company's second major tragedy in less than three years.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0800
DFA steps in as Philippines-China ties unravel over social media word war
The Philippines lodged a formal complaint against the Chinese Embassy in Manila over combative public statements targeting public officials.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:51:00 +0800
PNP forms task force to hunt Shariff Aguak ambush masterminds
The PNP launched a special investigation into the ambush of Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Mitra Ampatuan.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:42:00 +0800
Marcos wants probe into Russian vlogger's prison corruption claims
A foreign vlogger’s claim has triggered a Palace-ordered investigation.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:54:00 +0800
Sandro Marcos won't join committee talks on dad Bongbong's impeach raps
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos said he will not participate in the committee deliberations concerning the impeachment complaints filed against his father, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:35:00 +0800
While Makabayan files impeach rap vs Marcos, referral still uncertain
It was filed days after an earlier impeachment case, raising questions about timing and House procedures.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:23:00 +0800
Jan. 27: Diesel up by P1.40, continues five-week price hike
Another round of fuel price increases awaits motorists this week, with pump prices set to rise by as much as P1.40 per liter starting Tuesday, January 27.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:23:00 +0800
Cainta Mayor Kit Nieto takes medical leave after artery blockages
Cainta Mayor Kit Nieto has taken a medical break after doctors discovered multiple blockages in his major arteries.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:35:00 +0800
Fifteen dead, 28 missing as ferry carrying 350 sinks off Basilan
At least 15 people were killed and 28 remain missing after a passenger vessel sank off Basilan.

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