Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the Philippines for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
MANILA — The Department of Justice is evaluating a renewed police complaint over the May departure of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from the Senate, with prosecutors determining whether obstruction-of-justice allegations…
MANILA — A civil-society coalition reviewing the proposed ₱7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 has identified ₱735.56 billion in spending that it says warrants closer scrutiny because of potential political discretion and…
Senate chief says senator has serious illness; allegations remain under preliminary investigation MANILA – The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered Sen. Loren Legarda to submit a counter-affidavit in a preliminary…
An interagency body and a 10-year national plan seek to better connect education, training and employment through shared data and measurable results MANILA — A renewed call for schools, employers and…
Aircraft maintenance complex is targeted to begin operations in 2028 CLARK, Pampanga — Lufthansa Technik Philippines broke ground Thursday, Aug. 6, on a widebody aircraft maintenance complex at Clark International Airport,…
Philippines faces a workforce transition as companies automate repetitive tasks and seek more advanced digital skills MANILA – Artificial intelligence could help Philippine companies raise productivity and expand access to specialized…
Ramon S. Ang, left, and Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III. Ang has acquired a 25.68 percent stake in Lopez Inc. from Crème Investment Corp., representing Lopez’s family branch. Investment made in…
Manila seeks a reduction from 12.5 percent to 10 percent as Washington reviews a new Philippine mechanism for blocking goods produced through forced labor MANILA — The Philippines is pressing the…
Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy (Senate PRIB photo) Formal request advances as Philippine courts continue separate cases against the detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder MANILA – A formal…
MANILA, Philippines — The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) has elected its new National Executive Board for the 2026–2029 term, reaffirming its commitment to advancing local governance, strengthening…
Dagupan City Government – Information Office DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN (JULY 05, 2026) – The Sunday Punch, one of the country’s oldest and most influential community newspapers, has ceased publication after…
Pag-IBIG Fund is offering a one-month payment moratorium and reminding borrowers of their Housing Loan insurance coverage to help members recover from the devastation caused by the recent magnitude 7.8…
MANILA — The Philippine Senate has published amendments to its impeachment trial rules, giving senators the authority to elect presiding officers in cases involving officials other than a sitting president. The…
Founded in the United Kingdom in 1884, M&S has grown into an international retailer with physical stores, e-commerce and franchise operations across multiple markets, including Europe, Asia and the Middle…
Newly appointed Department of Tourism Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng takes his oath before Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay in Manila. Ng, a former Philippine Airlines executive, brings aviation industry experience to…
The Hague-based court posted language-service openings as proceedings against the former Philippine president move toward a scheduled Nov. 30 trial. THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court is seeking Filipino and…
The collapsed Malalan Barangay Hall in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, shows the force of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, June 8, 2026. House…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, shown at a “Defend Freedom” event file photo, cited the Philippines at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore as an example of allied defense burden sharing,…
Former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos and First Lady Imelda R. Marcos are shown at a public event during the Marcos administration. The Sandiganbayan recently dismissed the remaining unresolved claims…
The couple, Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) Ombudsman case over ₱53.9 million Calumpit project deepens legal scrutiny of contractor couple and public works officials MANILA — A…
U.S.-based nonprofit says founder has had no role or authority with the organization since 2017 separation from Gawad Kalinga MANILA — The arrest of Antonio “Tony” Meloto, founder of Gawad Kalinga,…
Photos from the Philippine Senate show Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, right, being sworn in as Senate president on May 11, 2026, and Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, left, being sworn in…
Photo from PCO Former Taguig mayor and television director formally assumes leadership of state-run network MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Lino Edgardo Cayetano, a former Taguig mayor and…
Washington has not publicly given a reason as the Leyte lawmaker faces separate proceedings in the Philippines MANILA — The United States has canceled the diplomatic and tourist visas of…
The tourism department says it has reached out to the P-pop group’s camp, but no formal appointment has been announced MANILA — Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the Department of Tourism…
Comelec says removal does not automatically bar him from running again, leaving open the possibility of a special election in Dasmariñas MANILA — The House of Representatives has expelled Cavite 4th…
Senator Jinggoy Estrada (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) Senator JV Ejercito says he is saddened by his brother’s arrest, while jail authorities place Estrada and three co-accused with the general…
Senator posts P90,000 bail in one graft case tied to alleged flood-control project irregularities; separate plunder case remains pending before another court division MANILA — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada personally appeared before…
MANILA — Antonio “Tony” Meloto, the founder of Gawad Kalinga and one of the Philippines’ best-known civic figures, was arrested in Bulacan on Friday night, May 29, in connection with two…
Composite photo of Alex Eala and Zack Tabudlo Image from facebook/@IamZackTabudlo, AlexEala The 2026 list recognizes young achievers across sports, music, technology, social impact and consumer startups. MANILA — Tennis player Alexandra…
