First Quad leaders’ summit after two years in Manila next month, Rubio confirms
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Tuesday that the leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue would meet in the Philippine capital next month, …
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The latest Philippines news from 9 sources, including South China Post, Philstar, The Hill. Updated continuously with links to every original report. Last updated 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC.
EDCOM 2 cites gaps in classroom allocations
The Second Congressional Commission on Education found gaps in the distribution of classroom allocations, with some municipalities with the largest shortages al…
Prices of candles, basic goods stable ahead of Undas
The Department of Trade and Industry said prices of candles and other basic goods are stable ahead of the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
Philippines retains Tier 1 status in human trafficking report
The Philippines has maintained its Tier 1 ranking for the 11th consecutive year in the US State Department’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, highlighting su…
Peak power demand seen rising amid El Niño
The country’s peak electricity demand could jump by 10.7 percent next year as the “super El Niño” threatens to further intensify summer heat, according to the D…
‘Kickbacks for Co, Bernardo increased under Romualdez’
Kickbacks for fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co and former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo from flood control project…
Marcos, Japan PM discuss bilateral ties, ASEAN Summit
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed various areas of cooperation, including defense, security and preparations for the upcomin…
‘Disruptor’ Cielo Magno challenges traditional pols
She still lacks name recall, does not belong to a political dynasty and does not have billions to spend.
OVP budget hearing done in 16 minutes
Despite a break in her impeachment trial, Vice President Sara Duterte snubbed her office’s budget hearing at the Senate yesterday and instead attended the inurn…
Beijing monitoring US warship near disputed shoal in South China Sea
China on Tuesday accused the U.S. military of “illegally” entering waters around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, saying it had sent its own forces to w…
GCash debuts with record P60.9-B IPO | The wRap
Today’s headlines: GCash, Sara Duterte, Alex Eala
New urban poor commissioner has lavish lifestyle. Palace still defends her.
Groups such as Akbayan Youth says the position requires someone who has credentials and pro-people qualities, since the work entails dealing with informal settl…
Police attempt to nab journalists at DAR protest: What we know so far
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has ordered an investigation into the incident
Super Typhoon Rosal slightly strengthens over Philippine Sea
The trough or extension of Super Typhoon Rosal (Champi) may cause scattered rain and thunderstorms in Bicol and Eastern Visayas on Tuesday evening, October 20
Norwegian, Danish funds invest in 500 MW Philippine solar project
Development finance institutions from Norway and Denmark have acquired a 49% stake in a 500 MW solar project in the Philippines. The post Norwegian, Danish fund…
Big IPO, big bonus: GCash employees get their own payday
From first-time investors to the country's business elite and the President himself, everyone turned out for GCash. Now, can its record-breaking IPO wake up the…
Supreme Court declares 2024, 2025 budgets unconstitutional
(1st UPDATE) The SC rules that in so far as the 2024 and 2025 budgets are concerned, the doctrine of operative fact applies. This recognizes the validity of an …
‘Disappointed’ Ateneo coach Alas demands maturity from Blue Eagles
‘I’m super disappointed, but I will not give up on these guys,’ says Ateneo coach Louie Alas after the Blue Eagles’ dismal first-round run
After lower budget in House version, DepEd asks Senate for P147 billion more
The school-based feeding program and ARAL are among the Department of Education programs that may receive higher funding from the Senate
Advertidas cuatro veces, las AFP siguieron apostando: ahora enfrentan a la justicia
El Fondo E, el multifondo más conservador del sistema, acumula una caída de 10,4% en el año, según el último reporte de la Superintendencia de Pensiones. Solo e…
FACT CHECK: Video of people panic-buying water drums for Super El Niño is AI-generated
Multiple satirical videos surfaced online after Marcos advised people to buy buckets to store water amid concerns over Super El Niño
Chinese Navy says U.S. ship near Sabina Shoal jeopardised maritime security
China and the Philippines, which shares a mutual defence treaty with the U.S., both contest sovereignty over Sabina Shoal and the entire Spratly Islands arch…
Philippine Senator Files Resolution Seeking Chinese Ambassador’s Expulsion
Jing Quan prompted controversy last week when he told reporters that China could "easily win" a war against the Philippines.
Foreign SSAB workers released as Dutch lawyer slams Swedish site raid
The 19 Filipino electrical engineers who were seized by Swedish police on October 9th and held in a Migration Agency detention centre have been released, with t…
After War of Words, China Says Relations With Philippines at ‘Critical Juncture’
Growing political polarization has the potential to undermine Manila’s ability to handle its ongoing maritime disputes with Beijing.
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