Philippines News in English

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

Rodrigo Duterte's legal team seeks a trial delay of up to 19 months.

PNP chief orders an investigation into Dela Rosa's alleged police escort from the Senate.

SolGen counters Dela Rosa’s petition against his ICC arrest warrant for alleged crimes.

ASEAN achieves a peacemaking breakthrough through a Philippine initiative amid regional tensions.

Over 45,000 TNC drivers receive cash aid from DSWD as transport assistance continues.

Visayas power remains under ‘yellow alert’ as supply stabilizes across the region.

Voter registration for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections ends today.

PNP vows to ensure due process for erring police personnel amid misconduct investigations.

Marcos tells PMA graduates their loyalty should lie with the Constitution, not politics.

Imee Marcos calls for a probe into suspicious rice importation by a local firm.

Traffic jams in Metro Manila continue to take a toll on public health and well-being.

Baguio registers the highest number of HIV-AIDS cases in the Cordillera region once again.

Hantavirus is most contagious at the onset of symptoms, warns WHO amid cruise ship outbreak.

New research suggests medications may subtly affect semen quality, raising concerns for men.

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