Philippines News in English

Good morning! It’s 23rd May, and here’s your Philippines daily news capsule.

Rodrigo Duterte will remain detained at The Hague for another year as ICC upholds his detention.

Police and NBI urge Bato Dela Rosa to surrender following the DOJ's green light for his arrest.

Prosecution conducts mock trials to prepare for VP Sara's impeachment, aiming to enhance litigation skills.

PhilHealth has accredited 20 new 'GAMOT' pharmacies in South Cotabato to improve healthcare access.

Visayas power grid triggers alerts amid rising demand and chronic plant outages affecting local businesses.

Palace declares May 27 as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha for the upcoming celebration.

NASA astronaut successfully performs a Filipino students' experiment aboard the International Space Station.

Philippines ships 40 portable generators to Ukraine to support communities through the rescEU donation scheme.

Jollibee opens its third branch in Manhattan, bringing its North America store count to 109.

BSP approves a new framework to help banks maintain credit flow during economic downturns.

Philippines’ BSP signals a bold rate move to stay ahead of growing inflation concerns.

Angara announces that the 2026 Palarong Pambansa will feature new sports and wider access for participants.

PBA: Ginebra levels series against Rain or Shine, showcasing a strong comeback in the semifinals.

Rondina and Pons exit the Nuvali Challenge after a tough match against Danish rivals in the opener.

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