Philippines Headlines
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +08008 reported dead as 'Basyang' leaves trail of floods, landslides
At least eight people have been reported dead due to the effects of tropical cyclone Basyang (international name: Penha), the Office of Civil Defense said Saturday, February 7.
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 09:14:00 +0800'Basyang' weakens into LPA but rains, winds persist
Tropical cyclone “Basyang” (international name: Penha) has weakened into a low pressure area (LPA) as it moved westward over the Sulu Sea early Saturday, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800DA allots P300 million for climate-resilient vegetable farming
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allocating P300 million this year to expand climate-resilient farming for high-value vegetables such as tomatoes, chili and bell peppers.
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Oil prices up again next week
Motorists are set to face another round of fuel price increases next week.
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Philippines, United States commemorate 80 years of diplomatic relations
The Philippines and the United States have launched a new logo marking and celebrating 80 years of diplomatic relations.
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800UP team finds viable biofuel source at Mount Makiling
As the country looks for sustainable energy sources, a team of experts from the University of the Philippines found that oleaginous yeast isolated from the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR) can be a viable source of biofuel.
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800DOJ files tax evasion raps vs Sarah Discaya
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed four tax evasion cases against private contractor Sarah Discaya over her alleged failure to declare and pay the right amount of income tax for 2020 and 2021.
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Recto administers oath to 58 new appointees
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto administered the oath of office to 58 new appointees on Thursday, reminding them that their appointments are not a reward or a badge of privilege, but an insignia to serve the Filipino people. ?
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800President Marcos, Isko break ground for PLM health sciences building
President Marcos and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno led yesterday the groundbreaking for the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of Allied Health Sciences building.
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Gatchalian warns vs AI ‘love scams’
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the public to be vigilant against a sophisticated breed of “love scams” that now leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to defraud and, in severe cases, sexually exp...