Philippines – The Philippines just secured a major boost for its coastal communities. The country signed a €200-million loan (about ₱14 billion) from the French government through the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), with the … Read more
Zamboanga, Philippines – Eleven people were intercepted, three alleged facilitators were arrested, and eight adult women were rescued during a joint anti-trafficking operation in Zamboanga City. Authorities carried out the interception on August 11, 2026, … Read more
Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has thrown out the inciting to sedition complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, ruling that prosecutors found no solid ground to move the case forward. According to … Read more
Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte is now facing three counts of grave threats after Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors filed the case against her on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, before the Quezon City Regional … Read more
Philippines – A trip home turned into an arrest for a 73-year-old Filipino-American passenger who landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on August 9, 2026. The traveler, who flew in from Honolulu, … Read more
Philippines – Confusion has been swirling among Filipino workers abroad over how much financial help awaits them upon returning home. The Philippine government has now stepped in to set the record straight: the ₱10,000 many … Read more
Philippines – Returning overseas Filipino workers with connecting domestic flights now have clearer rules on who can use the OFW Lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport — and for how long. According to an official … Read more
Philippines – Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said he will drop the criminal complaints he filed against four of the 18 alleged ex-Marines who recently took back their bribery allegations against him. According to a … Read more
Philippines – A 48-year-old overseas Filipino worker walked straight into the hands of authorities the moment she landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on August 5, 2026. Joint operatives from the PNP … Read more
Philippines – A 35-year-old Filipina flying home from Hanoi, Vietnam walked straight into the arms of police at Mactan-Cebu International Airport on August 5, 2026. Officers took her into custody at the Arrival Area of … Read more