Philippines News in English

Good morning! It’s 18th January, and here’s your Philippines daily news capsule.

Chinese embassy urges Manila to hold accountable its West Philippine Sea spokesperson.

Tropical Storm Ada stalls over the Philippine Area of Responsibility, bringing heavy rains.

PNP chief commits to a 2026 budget aimed at enhancing public safety and order.

Fiesta Señor 2026 sees a safe and orderly fluvial parade with over 400 vessels participating.

PCCI supports DICT’s blockchain initiative to combat corruption in national budget monitoring.

DOT partners with the private sector to boost Cebu's tourism recovery efforts.

President Marcos leads the launch of PAL’s longest aircraft, promising aviation upgrades.

Globe to offer Starlink’s Direct to Cell satellite service, enhancing nationwide connectivity.

Ombudsman files second batch of cases related to the flood control scandal.

Manila court acquits former Rep. Arnie Teves in the 2019 murder case.

Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact amid rising tensions with China.

Gabriela calls for stricter measures against deepfakes and AI-assisted abuse following recent incidents.

Gasoline and diesel prices expected to rise next week due to global tensions.

DICT considers mandatory verification for all social media users to combat online trolls.

PMNFT prepares for Group B matches in the upcoming ASEAN Championships.

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