Philippines News in English

Good morning! It’s 16th February, and here’s your Philippines daily news capsule.

Senate to investigate DepEd’s proposal for a trimester academic calendar reform.

DSWD warns the public about scammers impersonating their chief.

Trump and Netanyahu agree on pressuring Iran to reduce oil sales to China.

President Marcos announces automatic registration for 4Ps households in electricity subsidy program.

A pre-dawn fire damages ten houses in Caloocan City.

Interpol apprehends a Korean fugitive wanted for telecom fraud in Oriental Mindoro.

Bohol ASEAN meetings conclude successfully, pushing for stronger financial integration.

NHCP to commemorate the 154th martyrdom anniversary of the Gomburza priests.

Poultry imports from Illinois and Wisconsin resume, but Kansas shipments are banned.

Philippines emphasizes inclusive growth as a priority for ASEAN 2026 chairmanship.

French navy seizes over two tons of cocaine from a fishing vessel in the Pacific.

PRC opens applications for board exams aimed at overseas workers.

Globe Telecom calls for a shift in investment policy to enhance connectivity.

Eating too many healthy foods can be harmful, warns the Department of Science and Technology.

Half of the world’s coral reefs devastated by record ocean heat, experts report.

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