Philippines Headlines
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:23:00 +0800More than 400 OFWs from UAE arrive in Philippines amid Middle East conflict
A total of 442 Filipinos from the United Arab Emirates arrived in the Philippines on Saturday afternoon, March 14, aboard a government-arranged charter flight as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:18:00 +0800Over 300 distressed OFWs to return to Philippines amid Middle East tensions
A total of 341 distressed and stranded overseas Filipino workers affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East are set to return to the Philippines through a special chartered flight organized by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, the ...
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0800Remains of Filipina killed in Israel airstrike returned to Philippines
The remains of an overseas Filipino worker who was killed in a missile attack in Israel have been repatriated to the Philippines, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Saturday.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800DOJ orders visa relief for overstaying foreigners
Foreign nationals staying in the country and affected by disruption of global flights due to the Middle East conflict may be able to continue their stay even if the validity of their visas has lapsed, the Department of Justice said.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Mothers aged 14 and below increasing – CPD
Young mothers aged 14 and below in the country have been increasing, the Commission on Population and Development reported yesterday.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Lacierda not being eyed as DICT chief – Palace
There is no leadership shuffle at the Department of Information and Communications Technology and former presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda is not being eyed to head the agency, Malacañang clarified yesterday.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Comelec denies being pressured on Marcoleta SOCE ruling
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said he has “unvalidated” information the Commission on Elections is being pressured not to sign its draft resolution on issues hounding Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s Statement of Contribu...
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800ICI shuts down March 31; mandate fulfilled, says Reyes
After months of silence, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure has announced that it will end its operations on March 31, wrapping up its investigation into anomalous infrastructure projects and turning over all evidence to the ombudsman...
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Pinoys back law banning political dynasties – poll
A majority of Filipinos support the passage of a law that will prohibit political dynasties, a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Bato request to use Senate Mansion denied
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has not been seen for four months, but has requested his family’s use of a Senate facility in Baguio.