Balita Sa Pilipinas

13/07/2025

BATANGAS — The price of tawilis, a freshwater sardine endemic to Taal Lake, has dropped to an all-time low of P100 per kilo, as fishing activities remain suspended amid ongoing search and retrieval operations for a missing fisherman.

Fishermen in Barangay Bañaga, Agoncillo, Batangas, said the decline in prices came after local authorities imposed a temporary fishing ban in the lake to allow search teams to focus on finding the missing individual.

13/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Sunday the first Filipino fatality in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the DFA reported that the victim was among the Filipinos affected by escalating hostilities in the region, though details regarding the individual’s identity and circumstances of death have not yet been made public.

12/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — On the ninth anniversary of the Philippines’ legal triumph at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated the country’s firm stance in upholding the 2016 ruling that invalidated China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea.

12/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has committed to fully cooperate with the Office of the Ombudsman in its investigation of a graft case linked to the controversial purchase of laptops worth P2.4 billion.

In a statement released Wednesday, DepEd said it respects the legal processes being undertaken by the Ombudsman and expressed willingness to assist in the proceedings related to the procurement deal with the Department of Budget and Management-Procurement Service (DBM-PS).

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has committed to fully cooperate with the Office of the Ombudsman in its investigation of a graft case linked to the controversial purchase of laptops worth P2.4 billion. In a statement released Wednesday, DepEd said it respects the legal p...

11/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing dispute between Makati City Mayor Abby Binay and Senator Nancy Binay has escalated anew, this time centering on the control and direction of the Makati Subway project.

Senator Binay on Thursday expressed her disappointment over her sister’s recent move to assert full local government control over the project, following the termination of Makati’s joint venture with Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc., the original private partner behind the initiative.

MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing dispute between Makati City Mayor Abby Binay and Senator Nancy Binay has escalated anew, this time centering on the control and direction of the Makati Subway project. Senator Binay on Thursday expressed her disappointment over her sister’s recent move to assert...

11/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Japan, the United States, and the Philippines have reiterated their strong opposition to the use of force and coercion in maritime disputes, as tensions continue to rise in the South China Sea.

In a joint statement following a trilateral meeting in Manila, the three allies underscored their shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, stressing the importance of respecting international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

MANILA, Philippines — Japan, the United States, and the Philippines have reiterated their strong opposition to the use of force and coercion in maritime disputes, as tensions continue to rise in the South China Sea. In a joint statement following a trilateral meeting in Manila, the three allies un...

10/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday expressed hopes that Vice President Sara Duterte would put an end to her public criticisms of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., following a series of controversial remarks that further strained ties between the two leaders.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday expressed hopes that Vice President Sara Duterte would put an end to her public criticisms of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., following a series of controversial remarks that further strained ties between the two leaders. In a press bri...

10/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is closely watching developments surrounding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 20% tariff on all imports if re-elected, with officials saying discussions remain ongoing.

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is closely watching developments surrounding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 20% tariff on all imports if re-elected, with officials saying discussions remain ongoing. Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the government is...

07/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — An explosion at a fi****ms manufacturing facility in Marikina City on Sunday morning left three workers injured, authorities reported.

MANILA, Philippines — An explosion at a fi****ms manufacturing facility in Marikina City on Sunday morning left three workers injured, authorities reported. According to the Marikina City Police, the blast occurred at around 9:10 a.m. inside the Stronghand Shooting Range and Manufacturing Corporat...

07/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Makati Mayor Abby Binay announced that the city government has regained full control of the Makati Subway Project following the termination of its joint venture agreement with Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. (Philippine Infradev).

In a statement released Monday, Binay said the city is “taking over the subway project completely” and would begin the process of selecting a new private sector partner.

MANILA, Philippines — Makati Mayor Abby Binay announced that the city government has regained full control of the Makati Subway Project following the termination of its joint venture agreement with Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. (Philippine Infradev). In a statement released Monday, Binay said ...

06/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is grappling with a significant rise in HIV infections, driven largely by inadequate s*x education, limited access to prevention tools, and persistent stigma, according to health experts and civil society groups.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is grappling with a significant rise in HIV infections, driven largely by inadequate s*x education, limited access to prevention tools, and persistent stigma, according to health experts and civil society groups. Citing data from the Department of Health (DOH)...

06/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Japan is reportedly preparing to export six newly built destroyer ships to the Philippines, in what would mark a significant step in Tokyo’s military cooperation with Manila under new security policies.

MANILA, Philippines — Japan is reportedly preparing to export six newly built destroyer ships to the Philippines, in what would mark a significant step in Tokyo’s military cooperation with Manila under new security policies. Citing Japanese media outlet Sankei Shimbun, Kyodo News reported that t...