23/02/2026
🇵🇭 Top 5 Major News in the Philippines Today (February 24, 2026)
1. ICC Defense: Duterte’s ‘Kill’ Threats Meant Only to ‘Instill Fear’ During the second day of confirmation of charges at the ICC, Rodrigo Duterte's lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, argued that the former president's violent rhetoric was hyperbole and lacked "lethal intent." Prosecutors, however, detailed charges of murder as a crime against humanity, focusing on systematic killings during his Davao and presidential tenures. philstar
2. Marcos and Robredo Meet Anew for Malacañang LGU Launch Just days after their meeting in Naga City, President Marcos Jr. and Mayor Leni Robredo held a second face-to-face encounter at Malacañang Palace. Robredo joined hundreds of local chief executives for the launch of "Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang," a program designed to fast-track national aid to local communities. inquirer
3. Lawmakers File Resolutions for PH to Rejoin ICC Seven lawmakers, including members of the Makabayan bloc and Akbayan, have officially filed House resolutions urging President Marcos to initiate the country's re-accession to the Rome Statute. Proponents argue that rejoining the ICC is a "duty-bound" move to champion justice and align with international human rights norms. manilatimes
4. EDSA at 40: High Alert and Class Suspensions for Feb 25 Government offices and several LGUs have confirmed "Walang Pasok" (no classes/work) for tomorrow, Feb. 25, to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution. The PNP has deployed additional units to the People Power Monument as organizers prepare for the "Trillion Peso March 3" protest against government corruption. gmanetwork
5. Rizal Landfill Tragedy: 1 Body Recovered, 2 Still Missing Search and retrieval operations continue at a sanitary landfill in Rodriguez, Rizal, following a massive trash slide on Feb. 20. Mayor Ronnie Evangelista confirmed today that one body has been recovered, while rescuers are racing against time to locate two remaining missing persons buried under the debris. pna
