Philippines Headlines
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0800Chinese national arrested in Batangas for false identity
A Chinese national was arrested in Batangas for allegedly posing as a Filipino using a Philippine driver's license.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0800France trims Balikatan deployment due to Middle East crisis
French troops will still join Balikatan despite a reduced deployment, citing the need to redirect assets to the Middle East.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0800NSC: Cyanide found in bottles seized from Chinese boats at Ayungin
Authorities confirm cyanide near Ayungin Shoal, warning of threats to marine life and Navy personnel.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0800Remulla apologizes over arrest of shirtless man
Remulla admits unclear rules in Safer Cities after worker arrest.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0800Cotabato City enters danger heat index level at 42°C
Several areas remain under extreme caution levels, with forecasts ranging from 37°C to 41°C across cities nationwide.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:06:00 +0800Manibela announces April 15–17 transport strike
Manibela says drivers will protest fuel prices and government response.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:34:00 +0800Fuel tax collections up 15% amid transport protests
Fuel tax collections surged during the oil price spike as transport groups call for tax cuts.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0800Mail-order bride? Woman hid China visa by gluing passport pages
A woman intercepted in Davao was linked to a suspected mail-order bride scheme.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0800Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Apr. 13
After weeks of increases, the government now expects a sharp fuel rollback, though officials say the oil shock is not over.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800DFA urged to evacuate Pinoys in Lebanon
Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon Marlowe Miranda is urging the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to impose Alert Level 4 or a mandatory evacuation amid ongoing bombing strikes by Israeli jets on Beirut, which are endangering the lives of around 15,...