Why are the 2026 local elections so significant?

BBC West Midlands political editor Elizabeth Glinka explains the significance of 14 local elections.

Arrest of Philippine ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co ‘missing puzzle piece’ in flood-control probe

The arrest of fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co has revived a long-stalled Philippine corruption investigation and sharpened political pressure on President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, whom the wanted lawmaker has accused of personally benefiting from a multibillion-peso kickback scheme tied to flood control projects. Observers called Co’s arrest a “notable step towards accountability” in a case that had stalled after the collapse of the commission set up to investigate it. Co resigned from the...

By Sam Beltran

Filipino president says ex-MP being held in Czech Republic - The Straits Times

Filipino president says ex-MP being held in Czech Republic  The Straits Times

What happens to Zaldy Co after his arrest in Czech Republic?

Arresting is one thing, sending Co back to the Philippines is another. What are the options available for the Philippine government?

By Jairo Bolledo

4 areas to experience ‘danger’ heat index on April 18 — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Four areas are expected to experience a “danger” level heat index on Saturday, April 18, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. heat index forecast on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) projected a 42°C heat index for Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, Sangley

By mmercado

Is Zaldy Co ready to tell the truth? Palace raises question

Is Zaldy Co ready to tell the truth?

By Jean Mangaluz

President Marcos says key suspect in Philippine corruption firestorm arrested

A key suspect at the heart of a corruption scandal that sparked widespread anger in the Philippines has been arrested in the Czech Republic, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said.

By Emmanuel Tetteh