Sources: ABS-CBN
Philippine police separately arrest senator Rodante Marcoleta and three co-accused, including former party-list representative Mike Defensor, after an anti-graft court orders their arrest in relation to a plunder case filed by the Ombudsman. 2026-07-6
A Labour Day rally organized by Kilusang Mayo Uno is held in Manila, Philippines. During the rally, protesters attempt to storm the U.S. embassy to demand an end to the Iran war and clash with police, injuring seven officers. 2026-05-1
Eleven people are killed when their pickup truck collides with a passenger bus in Abulug, Cagayan, Philippines. 2024-07-11
Hundreds of demonstrators gather in front of the Israeli embassy in Manila, Philippines, to denounce the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. 2023-10-31
The Court of Tax Appeals of the Philippines acquits journalist Maria Ressa and her online news website Rappler of charges of tax evasion filed against them by the government in 2018. 2023-01-18
The Philippines reports a record 382 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,817. 2021-04-6
The Japan Transport Safety Board concludes its investigation into a fatal collision between USS "Fitzgerald" and Filipino container ship "ACX Crystal". The board's final report concludes distraction and incomplete radar information aboard the US Navy vessel caused the accident. 2019-08-29
Viacom International Media Networks has announced it will no longer pursue a Nickelodeon underwater theme park and resort in Palawan, Philippines. The project, announced last January, attracted controversy due to criticisms from environmentalist groups who fear the resort might destroy the area's marine ecosystem, home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites. 2017-08-22
At least 18 soldiers are killed and 52 injured in clashes with Abu Sayyaf militants and allied gunmen in Basilan island, Philippines. [http:--www.foxnews.com-world-2016-04-09-18-filipino-soldiers-killed-52-others-wounded-in-clash.html (FOX News)] 2016 Battle of Basilan2016-04-9
The Philippines bans its workers from Yemen after the deaths of seven Filipinos there. 2013-12-10