Philippines Headlines
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:16:00 +0800Gatchalian wants Senate probe on tobacco smuggling
Following the alleged involvement of government personnel in tobacco smuggling, Senate Finance Chair Win Gatchalian is seeking a probe into the illicit trade.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:46:00 +0800At least 2 dead after ship with all-Filipino crew capsizes in South China Sea
The M/V Devon Bay, carrying 21 Filipino sailors and a cargo of iron ore, sank in the waters that fall within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone but outside its territorial sea.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:37:00 +0800Baguio hits 10.6°C; amihan persists across Philippines
Baguio locals and tourists can brace themselves for a chilly day as the temperature hit 10.6°C on Friday, January 23.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:16:00 +0800China summons PH ambassador, demands gov't rein in Tarriela
China summoned the Philippine ambassador to Beijing on Thursday, January 22, to demand Manila "undo the negative impact" of Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela's recent public call-outs of Beijing's actions in the West Philippine ...
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800How did Tacloban court sentence Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Marielle Domequil
After six years of preventive imprisonment, journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and lay worker Marielle Domequil have been convicted by a Tacloban court, a move condemned by human rights groups and organizations.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Marcos to TOYM awardees: Integrity, compassion are key
President Marcos yesterday called on the awardees of The Outstanding Young Men 2025 to continue leading with integrity and to use their capabilities to render service and build a better future.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800‘Depressed’ Zaldy Co wants to come home
Former Ako Bicol party-list congressman Zaldy Co is reportedly depressed with his situation and wants to return to the country from Portugal, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800DepEd tackles learners’ declining proficiency
Student proficiency was among topics tackled during the executive committee meeting presided over by Education Secretary Sonny Angara on the recent findings that Filipino learners’ proficiency rates decline sharply from Grade 3 to Grade 12.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +08006 Philippines schools enter THE subject rankings’
Six universities in the Philippines have joined the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026, where at least 11 subject areas were ranked.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800BPO workers air grievances; labor violations slammed
Senate committee on labor chairman Sen. Raffy Tulfo emphasized the urgent need for the passage of a bill that would provide stronger protection for the rights and welfare of workers in the business process outsourcing industry, amid claims that...