https://www.philstar.com/rss/headlines Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Fri, 01 May 2026 03:30:09 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524811/house-consolidate-vp-impeach-raps-transmittalDelon Porcalla The justice committee of the House of Representatives will consolidate the two impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Duterte before it sends its report to the plenary, a step before the chamber sends it to the Senate for impeachment trial. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524811/house-consolidate-vp-impeach-raps-transmittal https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524812/unfpa-welcomes-expansion-philhealth-maternity-benefitsPia Lee-Brago The United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency welcomed yesterday the expansion of maternity benefits under Philippine Health Insurance Corp., saying it is a critical step to reducing maternal deaths. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524812/unfpa-welcomes-expansion-philhealth-maternity-benefits https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524813/marcos-admin-needs-p155-billion-uplift-interventionsAlexis Romero The Marcos administration needs about P155 billion to fund its measures aimed at cushioning the impact on Filipinos of the Middle East conflict, which has resulted in volatile oil prices and supply chain disruptions. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524813/marcos-admin-needs-p155-billion-uplift-interventions https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524814/lpa-may-develop-cycloneJosiah Antonio A low-pressure area has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone outside of the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration yesterday. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524814/lpa-may-develop-cyclone https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524815/angara-pushes-sustainable-ai-solutions-bridge-education-gapBella Cariaso Education Secretary Sonny Angara pushed for sustainable artificial intelligence to bridge education system gap and directly address the everyday challenges faced by teachers and learners. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524815/angara-pushes-sustainable-ai-solutions-bridge-education-gap https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524816/marcos-trust-afp-intact-amid-sara-kill-threat-palaceAlexis Romero The military still enjoys President Marcos’ trust even if the National Bureau of Investigation had raised the possibility that the hitman allegedly hired by Vice President Sara Duterte to kill him is a soldier, Malacañang said yesterday. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524816/marcos-trust-afp-intact-amid-sara-kill-threat-palace https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524817/4ps-child-among-pharmacy-board-exam-topnotchersArtemio Dumlao Dreams once felt out of reach for Kyla Camille Ortal of Barangay Baay, Batac City, Ilocos Norte. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524817/4ps-child-among-pharmacy-board-exam-topnotchers https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524818/palace-french-czech-envoys-tight-lipped-zaldyAlexis Romero Despite President Marcos’ personally requesting them for information about flood control scam suspect Zaldy Co, the Czech and French diplomats he met last Wednesday chose to remain tight-lipped, explaining their lack of authority to speak on the matter as well as the need to follow asylum-related laws. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524818/palace-french-czech-envoys-tight-lipped-zaldy https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524819/senators-hold-caucus-possible-vp-impeach-trialMarc Jayson Cayabyab The Senate leadership called for an all-senator caucus yesterday afternoon to prepare for the possible transmittal of the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, after the House justice committee found probable cause. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524819/senators-hold-caucus-possible-vp-impeach-trial https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524820/da-unveils-initiatives-boost-food-productionJosiah Antonio The Department of Agriculture has unveiled initiatives aimed at helping food producers cut costs, improve yields, unlock new income streams, and reinforce the country’s food security. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/01/2524820/da-unveils-initiatives-boost-food-production