Philippines Headlines
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +0800Malversation, plunder charges filed vs Recto, PhilHealth chief Ledesma over fund transfer
A group filed a complaint against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) president and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma over the transfer of PhilHealth’s excess funds to the national treasury.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:05:00 +0800
One-day window set for House members to review 2026 bicam report
The House of Representatives extended its session calendar on Monday, December 22, to give the bicameral conference committee more time to submit and sign the report on the 2026 national budget, ahead of its expected ratification on December 29.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:41:00 +0800
Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of 3 police officers in Kian delos Santos killing
The Supreme Court has affirmed the murder conviction of three police officers involved in the 2017 killing of 17-year-old student Kian Delos Santos during the anti-drug campaign under detained former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +0800
BSP urges use of 'e-aguinaldo' as holiday demand for cash rises
For the yuletide season, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is urging Filipinos to send “e-aguinaldo,” or digital cash gifts, instead of handing out physical cash, as holiday demand for paper bills rises.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:33:00 +0800
Leviste: Each congressman has at least P150M in budget insertions, Cabral files show
Rep. Leandro Leviste (Batangas, 1st District) claimed Monday, December 22, that each district and party-list representative has at least P150 million in budget insertions under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) each year.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:05:00 +0800
DILG chief: Circumstances indicate Cabral’s death was suicide
In an interview with ANC on Monday, December 22, Remulla said that all circumstances indicate deliberate suicide rather than an accident.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:31:00 +0800
VP Sara: Madriaga's claims meant to derail my 'possible' presidential run
Vice President Sara Duterte has denied allegations made by a detained inmate who has linked her to alleged campaign fund irregularities, calling his claims baseless and speculating that they were made to keep her from running for the presidency ...
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:36:00 +0800
Christmas-week fuel rollback cuts prices by as much as P1.60
December offers some respite from rising fuel costs, with oil firms set to roll back prices by up to P1.60 per liter starting Tuesday, December 23 — just in time for the holiday break.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0800
What we know so far: Death of ex-DPWH official Cathy Cabral
Cabral was found unconscious on December 18 along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet, shortly after she parted ways with her driver.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800
Fair weather, possible rain on Christmas Day seen
Generally fair weather with chances of rain and thunderstorm may greet key areas in the country on Christmas Day, based on projections by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.