Latest Philippines news

🇵🇭 Philippines News Archive

Explore past headlines, AI summaries and source reporting. Full articles follow the FREE and PRO access rules.

Page 78

Rappler Business

DBP's Duterte-era contractor loans marred by lax checks, billions overdue

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been found to have billions of pesos in overdue contractor loans from the Duterte era due to lax checks and oversight, raising concerns about the governance of public financial institutions and the management of taxpayer money.

Rappler Business

DBPはドゥテルテ時代の請負業者融資をいかにして失敗したか: 緩いチェックと数十億ドルの延滞

フィリピン、マニラ – ドゥテルテ政権のインフラ建設推進を支援することを目的としたプログラムに基づき、フィリピン開発銀行(DBP)は、融資保障措置の失効と長年にわたる回収の遅れにより、延滞した請負業者向け融資が40億ペソ以上残っていることが州会計検査官によって判明した。 延滞融資は、インフラ請負業者サポート(ICONS)プログラムに基づいてDBPが依然として負っている66億7000万ペソの61.4%に達した。

GMA News Philippines

麻薬戦争による死亡データセットを巡りICC訴追とドゥテルテ弁護側が衝突

国際刑事裁判所(ICC)の検察チームとロドリゴ・ドゥテルテ元大統領の弁護士は火曜日、麻薬戦争による死者数に関するデータセットをめぐって衝突した。 ICC第3審第3法廷の第4回状況会議で、ジョアンナ・コーナー裁判長は、検察が各文書を事件との関連性について検討したかどうかを尋ねた。

Philippine News Agency (GN)

PSEi Snaps 2-Day Rally on Profit-Taking; Peso Ends Almost Flat

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) reversed its two-day rally, succumbing to profit-taking. The Philippine peso ended nearly flat against the US dollar. Market participants are closely watching upcoming economic indicators and global developments.

Rappler Philippines

Quezon City Disbands Task Force Disiplina After Officer Kills 3 Teenagers

The Quezon City government has disbanded its Task Force Disiplina following the fatal shooting of three teenagers by one of its members. The officer was reportedly intoxicated and on duty when the incident occurred, prompting the city to implement stringent vetting for personnel.

Rappler Business

NBI files complaints vs Davao contractor linked to Dutertes

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed complaints against a contractor in Davao allegedly linked to the Duterte family. While specific details of the complaints remain undisclosed, the allegations renew scrutiny over potential ties between politics and business.

GMA News Philippines

訴追:サラ・ドゥテルテ氏に対する3件の告訴取り下げに対する適正手続きの否認なし

下院検察委員会は火曜日、サラ・ドゥテルテ副大統領に対する弾劾訴追4条のうち3条の撤回中、ドゥテルテ副大統領の正当な手続きは拒否されていないと述べ、弁護団には証人尋問を行う十分な時間が与えられていたと述べた。 バタンガス州の下院主席検事ジェルビル・ルイストロ氏と私設検察官のロルナ・カプナン氏とアマンド・リグタン氏は、3条の弾劾を取り下げるという検察側の要求に弁護側が断固として反対する中、この立場を表明した。

Inquirer NewsInfo

Padilla files bill to reward public officials for voluntary drug tests

Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a bill to create a recognition program for public officials who voluntarily undergo drug testing. The proposed legislation aims to enhance integrity among public servants and raise awareness about drug issues, with the Civil Service Commission overseeing the award system.

GMA News Philippines

Climate Change Complicates Earthquake, Tsunami Preparedness, OCD Warns

The Philippine Office of Civil Defense (OCD) warns that climate change is shortening and intensifying the return periods of earthquakes and tsunamis, forcing a revision of disaster preparedness plans. Public complacency is also identified as a significant challenge.

Inquirer NewsInfo

DSWD Expands Relief Storage, Food Aid Capacity in Eastern Visayas

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has boosted disaster response in Eastern Visayas by providing community kitchen equipment to three towns in Eastern Samar and inaugurating an expanded Regional Resource Operations Center, enhancing swift food aid delivery.

Inquirer Business

Agriculture Beyond Farming: 5 Business Opportunities for Filipinos

Beyond traditional farming, new business opportunities are emerging in the Philippines. These range from food production to processing, distribution, and technology utilization, creating potential for entrepreneurship and job creation across various sectors.

GMA News Philippines

Central Mindanao University Grad Tops Foresters Licensure Exam

A graduate from Central Mindanao University secured the top spot in the recent professional foresters licensure examination in the Philippines. The exam saw a pass rate exceeding 74%, with many aspiring professionals successfully clearing it.

GMA Money Philippines

COA Flags Over P4 Billion in Overdue DBP Loans for 'Build, Build, Build' Program

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged over P4.09 billion in overdue loans from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as of end-2025, representing 61.4% of its Infrastructure Contractors Support (ICONS) program. These loans were intended to support contractors under the previous administration's 'Build, Build, Build' infrastructure initiative.

Rappler Business

Impeachment Court Sets New Trial Schedule for Sara Duterte

The impeachment court has announced a new trial schedule for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte. This development raises political tensions within the country and is expected to impact the future political landscape.

Inquirer NewsInfo

Dole Issues Pay Rules for November Holidays and Special Non-Working Days

The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has issued pay guidelines for workers concerning the upcoming holidays and special non-working days in November, specifically November 1 and 2. Employers are mandated to adhere to these regulations for wage payments.

Inquirer NewsInfo

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial: Senate Court Tackles Document Handling

The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 39th day with the Senate impeachment court set to deliberate on administrative matters concerning the handling of confidential documents in the prosecution's formal offer of evidence on Tuesday, before taking a break.

Inquirer NewsInfo

5-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Pangasinan Fishpond, Highlighting Safety Lapses

A five-year-old boy drowned in a fishpond in Santa Barbara, Pangasinan, on Sunday evening. Despite being rescued and taken to a hospital, he was pronounced dead. The incident underscores critical safety lapses in farms and near water bodies, particularly concerning the protection of children.

Inquirer NewsInfo

Online School Threats in Samar Unsubstantiated, Cops Say

Local police in Sta. Margarita, Samar, have deemed unsubstantiated online threats targeting schools in the municipality. School officials assured parents and students that classes would proceed despite security concerns following the circulation of alarming messages.

Inquirer NewsInfo

Civil Society Group Urges Congress to Restore Education Budget Cuts

E-Net Philippines, an education reform network, has urged Congress to restore and increase funding for education programs, citing concerns over budget cuts in the proposed 2027 national budget, particularly for learners from disadvantaged communities.

GMA News Philippines

AFP Backs Teodoro Amid China Embassy's Criticism of Severed Military Dialogue

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) defended Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. after the Chinese Embassy criticized the suspension of military dialogue. The AFP stated the dialogue was meaningless due to continued Chinese provocations and reaffirmed their commitment to defending sovereignty. Teodoro noted the dialogue had been suspended for years.

Inquirer NewsInfo

Basilan Governor Denies Lockdown Reports, Cites Normalcy

Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman has refuted reports of a total lockdown in the province following two recent ambush incidents targeting Army soldiers. He clarified that daily life and movement remain normal, assuring the public of no disruption.

GMA News Philippines

Impeachment Court Lifts Sub Judice Rule on Withdrawn Raps vs. Sara Duterte

The Philippine impeachment court has allowed the withdrawal of several impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte and lifted the sub judice rule on the withdrawn charges. This allows the Vice President to address allegations publicly, though restrictions on evidence disclosure remain.

GMA News Philippines

Duterte Appears in Person at ICC for Fourth Status Conference

Former President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, for the fourth status conference related to his case, marking his third appearance before the tribunal.