Philippines News in English

Good morning! It’s 8th August, and here’s your Philippines daily news capsule.

Prosecution challenges Vice President Sara Duterte on claims of 'bending the law' in impeachment trial.

Tarlac Representative Noel Rivera faces nine counts of graft over conflict of interest in infrastructure projects.

Storms cause over eleven million pesos in agricultural damage in La Union, prompting class suspensions.

Nearly ten million pesos worth of smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga, leading to arrests and tighter patrols.

Philippines and Australia condemn China's actions in the South China Sea, strengthening defense ties.

Philippine economy slows to 2.3 percent in the second quarter, the weakest growth since 2009.

Department of Education praises new law granting flexibility in teaching methods for K-12 curriculum.

Dengue cases surge in Zamboanga City, prompting stronger community action as numbers exceed one thousand.

No Filipinos reported hurt in Thailand's deadly school shooting, as the Thai PM vows stricter gun laws.

Philippine Stock Exchange Index ends the week up, despite peso weakening against the US dollar.

NASA and China expand health research collaboration in space, aiming for groundbreaking discoveries.

Iloilo province on high alert as dengue cases breach warning threshold, with clusters detected in multiple towns.

Palawan's Angelica Lopez crowned Reina Filipinas at the Grand International 2026, celebrating Filipino beauty.

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