El Niño conditions ‘now present’ in tropical Pacific: Philippine state weather bureau
In a statement, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the looming El Niño may persist until early 2027.
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Duterte ICC trial: Prosecution seeks Tagalog broadcast of proceedings
The prosecution proposed that the trial begin on Nov. 30, but the ICC Registry proposed a much later date of January 2027, citing challenges in securing trained interpreters for…
ICC has jurisdiction over Philippine ex-president Duterte case, Appeals Chamber affirms
The ruling clears a key hurdle for the case to move forward at the ICC, based in The Hague, despite the Philippines’ withdrawal from the court.
Philippine House panel eyes to end Sara Duterte impeachment hearings by April 29
Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, a member of the justice panel, bared the date after stating that the committee is already nearing the end of its evidence-gathering phase,…
Philippine agriculture department rolls out loan payment moratorium for farmers, fisherfolk
The Survival and Recovery (SURE) Program is a financial assistance framework designed to help farmers and fishers recover from calamities, emergencies, and economic disruptions.
ASEAN calls for uninterrupted transit in Strait of Hormuz
The top diplomats agreed on the importance of maintaining maritime safety and security and upholding freedom of navigation and overflight in straits used for international…
Filipina recruited for surrogacy stopped from leaving Philippines: immigration bureau
The woman initially claimed she was traveling to work as a domestic helper in Hong Kong, but officers later found that she was actually bound for Beijing and then Tbilisi,…
Philippine VP Sara Duterte seeks top court intervention to stop impeachment case
In a 58-page petition for certiorari and prohibition, VP Duterte argued that the impeachment proceedings initiated against her are unconstitutional and should therefore be…
Philippine police arrested 16,784 in anti-drug ops in first 3 months of 2026
“The result of our campaign is clear proof that our fight against illegal drugs is continuous and effective. But the fight does not end here,” said police chief.
Intensified mental health programmes pushed amid rising suicide cases in the Philippines
A senator made the appeal after the National Capital Region Police Office recorded 111 cases of suicide from January 1 to March 23, 2026.