A combo photo shows (from L): Senator Jinggoy Estrada, former Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., and former Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manny Bonoan. The Justice Department issued a sobpoena to the three amid an ongoing probe into alleged corruption in flood control projects.

Philippines: Subpoenas issued to Jinggoy, Bong, Bonoan

Justice Department issues subpoenas in flood control corruption scandal

Six students unharmed after shooting in Philippines

Authorities are preparing criminal charges against the suspect for attempted murder

Suspect arrested in Philippines after firing at students’ vehicle

Filipino tourists reminded of new Georgia entry rules

Philippine Embassy in UAE alerted Filipino tourists to carry health and accident insurance

Georgia remains a popular destination for tourists from the UAE.

Remit now? Rupee and peso moves favour UAE expats

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of January 27 - against the UAE dirham

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

CCTV shows grenade blasting Philippine mayor's car

Shariff Aguak Mayor survives RPG assassination bid in broad daylight horror

Shocking CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment an unidentified attacker unleashed a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) straight at Philippine Mayor Akmad Mitra Ampatuan's black SUV in broad daylight.

Pay raises in the Philippines: Who's covered, who's not

Civilian govt employees to get third tranche of pay raises, with effect from Jan. 1, 2026

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has begun implementing the third tranche of the revised salary schedule for civilian government employees following the issuance of National Budget Circular No. 601 on January 22.

Philippine ferry: 15 dead, 28 missing, 316 rescued

Search and rescue operations continue amid challenging sea conditions

This screen grab from video footage taken and received on January 26, 2026 from Governor Mujiv Hataman shows rescuers assisting survivors of the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 at a port in Isabela, Basilan province.

No Japan trip needed: Cherry blossoms bloom in Baguio

The sakura trees, donated in 2018 and 2019, were gifts from Japanese partners of BCC

Rare cherry blossoms bloom in Baguio after seven years

UAE sends condolences to Philippines over ferry tragedy

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims

UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines, conveys condolences over ferry accident

Philippines: Ferry carrying 332 sinks, at least 15 dead

Search, rescue continues after M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 sinks off Basilan with 332 passengers

Aleson Shipping Lines' M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 ferry reportedly sank in the early hours of Monday, January 26, 2026, just hours after leaving Zamboanga Port on its way to Jolo, Sulu.

Billionaire went to school barefoot, rides mining boom

Filipino business tycoon Lucio Tan Sr, 91, shows resilience amid great old

Lucio Tan Sr. He is the Filipino-Chinese tycoon behind Fortune Tobacco, Philippine Airlines, Asia Brewery, MacroAsia Mining Corp, alongside Hong Kong property developments, among others.

Discounts, perks for Philippine seniors: What to know

Seniors get bumper benefits, SocPen boost for indigent 'lolos' and 'lolas'

Discounts, benefits, financial support: Senior citizens unlock perks in the Philippines

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