Latest Philippines news in English

Good morning! It’s 17th April, and here’s your Philippines daily news capsule.

Sorsogon rolls out P20 rice and free porridge for vulnerable sectors.

Philippine president announces key suspect in corruption scandal has been arrested in Prague.

Seven thousand five hundred Caraga tricycle drivers to receive P5,000 DSWD subsidy.

Loan payment suspension approved for farmers and fisherfolk amid rising costs.

Japan pledges ten billion dollars to help Southeast Asian nations secure crude oil.

Digital health initiatives aim to enhance personalized medicine in Ghana.

PhilHealth pays two million GAMOT claims to beneficiaries.

Fuel rollback expected next week with diesel dropping by twenty pesos.

CHED expands education support for returning overseas Filipino workers and their families.

Energy Regulatory Commission adopts microgrid rules to boost electrification in the Philippines.

Samsung unveils summer deals for the Galaxy S25 and S26 series.

Curry leads Warriors to a comeback win over the Clippers in the NBA playoffs.

What happens to your brain when you eat fish regularly?

New report highlights vaping as a potential risk factor for cancer.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!