Philippines Headlines

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:29:00 +0800
Fatalities in MV Trisha Kerstin 3 tragedy only guaranteed P200,000
To this Sen. Raffy Tulfo asked: "Is that the worth of a human life?"

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:57:00 +0800
‘Nothing to worry about’: Palace dismisses rumors of Marcos' deteriorating health
Malacañang said Marcos is recovering from diverticulitis and dismissed rumors that his health has severely deteriorated.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0800
BARM polls postponed for 4th time
The Commission on Elections has deferred the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections scheduled for March 30. 

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:52:00 +0800
Former Comelec spox James Jimenez dies at 52
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez has died at the age of 52 on Wednesday, January 28.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:02:00 +0800
Filipino in California pleads guilty to ISIS funding, bomb possession
A Filipino permanent resident in the US pleaded guilty to terror financing and bomb possession charges.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:49:00 +0800
TESDA as full-fledged department? Why EDCOM backs the idea
A congressional education commission said proposals to make TESDA a full government department merit serious consideration.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:37:00 +0800
Filipino nuncio to Israel, Palestine retires from Vatican service
Filipino Apostolic Nuncio to Israel Adolfo Tito Yllana has retired from the Holy See's diplomatic service.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:01:00 +0800
Fire hits Landers branch in Quezon City, reaches fifth alarm
Fire broke out at a Landers branch in Fairview, Quezon City early Wednesday, January 28, reaching the fifth alarm.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:43:00 +0800
'No one alerted us': Lawyer recalls neglect as MV Trisha Kerstin 3 capsized
A lawyer and survivor of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking recounts silence from crew and hours spent floating at sea.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:22:00 +0800
Anti-political dynasty bills: What went down in the first Congress deliberations
Lawmakers and experts weighed constitutional limits and reforms, as they tackled how to curb entrenched political families.

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