Philippines Headlines
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:24:00 +0800LIVE updates: 2025 local candidates on campaign trail
The 45-day campaign period for local candidates began on Friday, March 28.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:46:00 +0800Marcos OKs free legal aid for soldiers, cops
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a measure granting free legal assistance to military and uniformed personnel (MUP) who face any charges while performing their duties.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:57:00 +0800Constitutional framer, Cardinal David challenge court ruling allowing commercial fishing in municipal waters
Constitutional framer Christian Monsod and Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, have filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking to overturn a lower court ruling that they say en...
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:34:00 +0800Why the Philippines is unlikely to reach upper middle-income status by 2025
The Philippine government had been optimistic about reaching upper middle-income status by 2025—until global uncertainties emerged.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:49:00 +0800Philippines condemns tourist massacre in India's Kashmir
The Philippines has joined other nations in condemning the deadly attack that killed 26 people in India-administered Kashmir.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:41:00 +0800LIVE updates: 2025 senatorial campaign trail
The campaign period for candidates vying for national posts will run for 90 days before the May 12, 2025 midterm elections.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:52:00 +0800China denies interference in Philippine midterm elections
Beijing's foreign ministry dismissed on Thursday, April 24, accusations from a Philippine security executive that China is trying to covertly influence the upcoming May elections.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:20:00 +0800LIVE updates: Global tributes, funeral plans after Pope Francis’ passing
Pope Francis, who died this week at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke at the Vatican, will be laid to rest on Saturday.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Bersamin, Remulla, Estrella government caretakers
President Marcos has designated three Cabinet officials as caretakers of the government while he is in Vatican City to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Soldiers’ legal aid, chemical weapons ban signed
President Marcos has signed into law a measure providing free legal assistance to soldiers and other uniformed personnel facing charges arising from incidents related to the performance of their duties, and another prohibiting the production, stockpi...