Duterte makes ICC debut
Former president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Coalition likely in Muslim south after polls
Coalition talks may be needed to choose the first elected chief minister of the Muslim-dominated autonomous region in the southern Philippines, with unofficial results suggesting no single bloc is on course to dominate the new 80-member parliament.
Bangsamoro polls tests fragile peace
Voting began yesterday in the country's Muslim-majority south under heightened security after three people were killed and 15 wounded in violence on the eve of the historic election.
‘Sub-quality’ dismissed cops turn to crime
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has admitted that a "great number" of former police officers who were dismissed from the force eventually become involved in organised crime.
Ferry blaze toll climbs to at least 76
The death toll from a ferry fire jumped to at least 76 after the coast guard confirmed the discovery of 41 more bodies aboard the burnt-out vessel.
More bodies recovered from ferry
The coast guard has recovered 30 bodies from a ferry consumed in a blaze that swept through it "in seconds", a spokesman said, adding that more remained on the stricken vessel.
Race to find dozens missing after fatal ferry blaze
RESCUERS raced to extinguish a fire that erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot, killing at least five people and leaving 86 others missing, according to the coast guard.
AI masterplan unveiled
The government launched the final draft of the Philippines AI+ Infrastructure Masterplan (PAIIM) 2026-2033, a US$34.4bil (RM139.9bil) roadmap that seeks to position the country as a regional hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure, the Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.
Pacquiao appointed anti-poverty agency head
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao spent decades throwing punches in the boxing ring.
Lawmaker faces plunder charge
prosecUtors filed a criminal charge against a lawmaker and cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr over his alleged involvement in a massive corruption scandal involving bogus flood control projects.
