Philippines’ UN defeat: a result of domestic ‘political circus’, close ties with US?

The Philippines’ landslide defeat to Kyrgyzstan for a UN Security Council seat has dealt a blow to Manila’s long-running campaign to raise its international diplomatic profile through the prestigious body, prompting questions about President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s foreign policy legacy. Analysts said the loss reflected the appeal of having under-represented Central Asia play a role in the council, Kyrgyzstan’s perceived neutrality and the geopolitical baggage attached to the Philippines as a...

By Sam Beltran

Philippine annual inflation slows to 6.8% in May

Senate’s quorum of 12 legal, valid – IBP, law deans

'All acts, resolutions and decisions made by the Senate during its session of June 3, 2026 are presumed to be official acts of the Philippine Senate following the presumption of regularity in the discharge of official functions,' the IBP says

By Jairo Bolledo

DILG issues warning on fake emails targeting LGUs, barangays

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government reminded local government units to be wary of online messages bearing the logos of the DILG and National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) via false e-mail addresses and asking for sensitive information. DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Marlo Iringan issued this warning to all the

By ggaviola

Inflation slows to 6.8% in May 2026 amid easing transport, food costs

Inflation slowed to 6.8% in May from 7.2% in April as transport and food prices eased despite ongoing energy-related pressures linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina