The fugitive, Senator Ronald dela Rosa, had sought refuge in the country’s Senate last week, eventually giving government agents the slip.

A low pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine area of responsibility is not expected to develop into a tropical cyclone, but its trough will continue to affect parts of Mindanao and Visayas, according to the state weather bureau.

Several areas in the Philippines, including Aparri, Tuguegarao, and Taytay, Rizal, are expected to experience dangerously high heat index levels, reaching up to 47°C. Metro Manila and 54 other areas are also preparing for similar conditions, prompting warnings to residents.

The Philippine government's Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will launch a sea-based Service Contracting Program (SCP) on May 25, offering fare subsidies to operators and vessels across 11 routes.

An elderly man, Wilson Corpuz, 65, died while queuing for emergency cash transfer for drought-affected corn farmers at the provincial capitol gymnasium in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

The Land Transportation Office in the Philippines has issued a show cause order to one of its officials after a government vehicle assigned to the agency was seen parked at a shopping establishment.

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows over the state's refusal to turn over voter data to the government.

Manila Water's Upper Wawa Dam has been recognized as the Water Project of the Year at the prestigious 2026 Global Water Awards. This award highlights the significance of the project for the East Zone concessionaire in the Philippines.

An environmental group in the Philippines called on the government to prioritize waste reduction policies at the source to prevent landfill disasters, rather than focusing solely on waste disposal.

A private school teacher in the Philippines has asked the Supreme Court to halt the full implementation of a streamlined senior high school curriculum, citing potential job losses.