Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories throughout the Philippines for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Rep. Leila de Lima House of Representatives file photo MANILA — On October 1, 2025, the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 204 formally closed the last drug case against…
International Monetary Fund headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Tdorante10 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) The widening flood-control scandal is eroding confidence in the Philippine economy, driving the peso lower…
Former First Lady Imelda Marcos, assisted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Louise Araneta-Marcos, led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the reopening of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in…
Mayor Vico Sotto of Pasig City – Photo Credit : City Government of Pasig / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) TIME Magazine has included Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and Filipino…
Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co. (Photo courtesy of House Press and Public Affairs Bureau) Manila – Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, a party-list lawmaker representing Ako Bicol, resigned on Monday, Sept….
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong (left) resigned as ICI adviser citing conflict-of-interest concerns. Retired Philippine National Police chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. was named as his replacement. (Photos from City Government of…
The Land Bank of the Philippines Malolos Highway branch is under Senate scrutiny after revelations that contractors linked to the ₱545-billion flood-control scandal withdrew hundreds of millions of pesos in…
Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co of Ako Bicol Party-list, implicated in Senate hearings and DOJ–NBI findings on alleged flood-control anomalies involving billions in public works contracts. (House of Representatives photo) The…
Thousands of Filipinos called for accountability over anomalous flood-control projects. The day began with a Mass at the EDSA Shrine led by Fr. Jerome Secillano, followed by a march to…
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon orders the suspension of Baguio City District Engineer Rene Zarate for allegedly refusing to cooperate in the government’s probe of flood-control projects. Dizon is shown speaking…
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, shown in her official 2025 portrait, will lead the Philippine delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York after President Ferdinand…
Photo Courtesy of DPWH / PIA New ARROW Act aims to cut delays, reduce costs, and speed up delivery of public services MANILA — A new law streamlining the acquisition of land…
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, Senate president pro tempore and chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee, leads questioning during the inquiry on alleged flood-control contract irregularities. (Senate PRIB photo) Senate hearings…
Tony Meloto, award-winning social entrepreneur and founder of Gawad Kalinga, has denied allegations in an ABS-CBN interview following his DOJ indictment. (Photo from The World Economic Forum) DOJ cites abuse…
Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (left) and Isabela Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, photographed in their official portraits as members of the 20th Congress. – Photo credit: House of Representatives…
The newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is headed by former Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres Bernal Reyes Jr., with former DPWH Secretary Rogelio “Babes” L. Singson and SGV & Co. Country Managing Partner Rossana…
The Rizal Monument at Luneta (left) and the EDSA People Power Monument (right) serve as the twin stages of the Sept. 21, 2025 rallies, “Baha sa Luneta” in the morning…
The Senate’s new nine-member minority bloc poses for a photo on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. From left: Senators Bong Go, Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos, Rodante Marcoleta, Ronald dela Rosa, Jinggoy…
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has postponed the Sept. 23, 2025 confirmation-of-charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, granting a limited delay to evaluate whether the 80-year-old is medically…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signs Executive Order No. 94 at Malacañang Palace on September 11, 2025, formally creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate alleged anomalies in flood-control and other public…
Former DPWH Bulacan deputy engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez during his testimony linking senators to alleged kickbacks. (Photo: Senate of the Philippines / screengrab) DPWH files non-bailable graft cases against over 20…
Community members and volunteers celebrate a reforestation effort in Quezon Province. Through initiatives led by Haribon and its partners, tree planting strengthens natural defenses against floods while fostering biodiversity and…
Contractors Sarah and Pacifico ‘Curlee’ Discaya II testify before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Sept. 8, 2025, where they accused several lawmakers and Department of Public Works and Highways…
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), the Philippines’ premier international tech and startup conference, is introducing new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tracks designed to help businesses and technology teams move from hype…
The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) pictured during patrol operations. On August 11, 2025, the vessel was on a resupply mission for Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal when it…
MANILA, Philippines – Lieutenant General Antonio G. Nafarrete officially assumed command as the 67th Commanding General of the Philippine Army on July 31, 2025, succeeding Lieutenant General Roy M. Galido, who…
From the Philippine Information Agency QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Singer Sofronio Vasquez was widely praised for his powerful and heartfelt rendition of the Philippine national anthem during the 2025 State of the Nation Address…
Photo from leiladelima.ph The DOJ has withdrawn its appeal of Leila de Lima’s acquittal in a drug case, with Prosecutor General Fadullon admitting the motion “should not have been filed,” signaling…
Economist Joey Salceda says President Marcos’ U.S. visit helped avoid a 20% tariff across all exports, preserving exemptions for 73% of Philippine goods and resulting in a 6.3% effective tariff…
The 2024 census marks a 3.4% increase since 2020, with the data now serving as the basis for budget allocations, policy planning, and local development programs. MANILA, Philippines – The…
