Philippines Headlines
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:28:00 +0800LIST: Senatorial candidates, parties who submitted SOCE on time
These are the candidates who have submitted
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:20:00 +0800Chiz tells House to follow decision of Senate as impeachment court
Senate President Francis Escudero said the House of Representatives is bound to respect the Senate’s directives as it now functions as an impeachment court.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:25:00 +0800Bill to overhaul teacher promotion system clears Congress
A bill that aims to overhaul the Philippines' restrictive teacher promotion system has cleared its final legislative hurdle and is now awaiting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s signature.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:05:00 +0800Wage hike bill dead: House spox pins blame on Senate inaction
The House of Representatives spokesperson condemned the Senate for “killing” the legislated wage hike bill by refusing to convene a bicameral conference committee on the final night of the 19th Congress session.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:58:00 +0800Independence Day: Marcos urges 'giving more' to nation, Duterte warns threats to freedom
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte issued Independence Day messages Thursday, June 12, as the Philippines marked the 127th anniversary of the proclamation of its independence.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:54:00 +0800Habagat to bring rains; LPA likely to develop into tropical depression
As of 3 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, the low-pressure area is estimated to be at 235 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +08004 possible outcomes of Senate’s 'return to House' move on Duterte case
With the Senate remanding articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House, at least four possible scenarios emerge.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800Philippines, Turkey eye joint submarine, surface ship training
The Philippines and the Republic of Türkiye are looking at possible joint naval training and education events that will boost defense cooperation between the two countries.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800UNAIDS, WHO back HIV national emergency
The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS and the World Health Organization gave their full backing to the Department of Health’s proposal to declare HIV as a public health emergency.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800SOCE filing ends
The filing of statements of contributions and expenditures before the Commission on Elections ended yesterday, still with many candidates, party-list groups and political parties unable to comply with the Comelec requirement.