Philippines News in English

Good morning! It’s 1st January, and here’s your Philippines daily news capsule.

Good governance boosts hope for the New Year as Filipinos welcome 2026.

SWS survey shows 44% of Filipinos expect a better quality of life in 2026.

Quezon City government plans grand New Year countdowns at Memorial Circle and Nova Park.

PhilSA warns debris from a Chinese rocket may fall in northern Luzon waters.

China wraps up military drills around Taiwan, firing missiles on the second day.

Philippines’ net external liabilities widened by 7.1% to three point seven trillion pesos.

Three weather systems expected to bring rain on the first day of 2026.

Davao City honors Rizal's legacy of service and patriotism on Rizal Day.

Majority of Filipinos cite inflation and corruption as top national concerns.

Over four point five million workers benefit from wage hikes across 14 regions.

Budget airline Royal Air to suspend services starting January 2026 due to low demand.

Jessica Sanchez set to release a new album and perform at the ASEAN Summit in Cebu.

K-pop label ADOR files a damages suit against former NewJeans member Danielle.

LeBron James gives a shout-out to the Pistons after a tough loss on his birthday.

‘Sincaraz’ expected to dominate as the 2026 tennis season kicks off.

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