If Tuanku Muhriz is no longer your ruler, quit on principle and honour, DAP dares N Sembilan excos

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CALAPAN CITY — Police arrested Makati City’s No. 4 most wanted fugitive, who is facing a robbery with homicide case, during a manhunt operation in Puerto Princesa City on Wednesday afternoon. The 22-year-old suspect, a resident of Puerto Princesa, was arrested in Barangay Model based on a warrant issued on June 11, 2024, by the

First chemotherapy center in Occidental Mindoro to rise in Mamburao

Sep 17, 2026

First chemotherapy center in Occidental Mindoro to rise in Mamburao

CALAPAN CITY — Occidental Mindoro’s first chemotherapy center is set to be established in Mamburao, giving cancer patients access to treatment without having to travel outside the province, local officials said. The planned Prime Care Mamburao Chemotherapy Center is expected to provide chemotherapy services to patients from Mamburao and nearby municipalities. Among the services announced

4 more listed passengers did not board MV June Aster

Sep 17, 2026

4 more listed passengers did not board MV June Aster

Puerto Princesa City — Four more individuals listed in the passenger manifest of the ill-fated MV June Aster have been confirmed to have not boarded the vessel when it left Baseco Port in Manila on Sept. 8, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday night. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemi Cayabyab said the Emergency Operation Center

FACT CHECK: No lockdown in Malacañang after court ordered VP Sara’s arrest

Sep 17, 2026

FACT CHECK: No lockdown in Malacañang after court ordered VP Sara’s arrest

No credible reports confirm that barricades and barbed wire were installed around Malacañang due to the issuance of Duterte's arrest warrant, contrary to the claim

Fire hits part of Angeles City public market

Sep 17, 2026

Fire hits part of Angeles City public market

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga – A fire hit a portion of the Pampang Public Market in Angeles City on Wednesday night, displacing dozens of stall owners. The Bureau of Fire Protection in Angeles City declared the blaze “contained” early Thursday, although firefighters were still working to fully extinguish it. READ: Pampanga helps ease floods at NLEx

Malacañang notes Rodrigo Duterte's 'good condition', acceptance of situation after ICC appearance

Sep 17, 2026

Malacañang notes Rodrigo Duterte's 'good condition', acceptance of situation after ICC appearance

Following Rodrigo Duterte"s personal appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague in the Netherlands on September 16, the Palace on Thursday said the former president appeared to be in good condition and appears to have accepted his current legal situation.

How Thai King Rama X and Queen Suthida qualify to fly their own jet

Sep 17, 2026

How Thai King Rama X and Queen Suthida qualify to fly their own jet

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida flew their own Boeing 737-800 into Hanoi on Sept. 14, five days after the country's aviation regulator renewed their qualifications to fly the jet.

KINIGUIDE | Negeri Sembilan royal rumble: What's going on?

Sep 17, 2026

KINIGUIDE | Negeri Sembilan royal rumble: What's going on?

Malaysiakini details timeline of what has been happening with state royal institution.

Malaysia seizes 3 Israeli-bound containers as Anwar pledges to stop shipments for Gaza war

Sep 17, 2026

Malaysia seizes 3 Israeli-bound containers as Anwar pledges to stop shipments for Gaza war

Authorities in Malaysia have seized several more Israel-bound shipments at one of the country’s biggest ports, according to people familiar with the matter, an apparently new level of scrutiny in a nation where anti-Israeli sentiment runs high. Three containers bound for Ashdod Port south of Tel Aviv were detained at Malaysia’s Tanjung Pelepas port in mid-August and to date had not been released as authorities investigate their contents, the people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be...

After Senate passes bill, will 2026 barangay, SK polls be postponed?

Sep 17, 2026

After Senate passes bill, will 2026 barangay, SK polls be postponed?

The measure fixes the term of all elected barangay and SK officials to five years and moves the village and youth polls to the second Monday of November starting in 2028

Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash

Sep 17, 2026

Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr has won a burst of online support among Filipinos who see him as one of Manila’s most outspoken senior officials against China, with some already asking whether it could give him enough political momentum to carry him into the 2028 elections. His latest boost came after a viral moment at the Seoul Defence Dialogue on September 8, where he read out a handwritten note reiterating Beijing’s rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling...

LPA off Palawan to bring rains across parts of PH

Sep 17, 2026

LPA off Palawan to bring rains across parts of PH

MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) being monitored inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has a low chance of developing into a tropical depression but it will bring rains over parts of the country on Thursday, according to the state weather bureau.  In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,

Emporio Armani names Dario Vitale new creative director

Sep 17, 2026

Emporio Armani names Dario Vitale new creative director

The Armani fashion house named Prada veteran Dario Vitale as the new creative director of its Emporio Armani line

Rappler Live Jam: Healy After Dark

Sep 17, 2026

Rappler Live Jam: Healy After Dark

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Southeast Asia's most populous metropolis ranks its 2nd smartest city

Sep 17, 2026

Southeast Asia's most populous metropolis ranks its 2nd smartest city

Indonesia's capital Jakarta has emerged as one of Southeast Asia's leading intelligent urban centers, ranking second in the region in an assessment of cities using AI and digital technology to enhance urban life.

Escape through drone in Bilibid, jail facilities? No chance, says BuCor's Catapang

Sep 17, 2026

Escape through drone in Bilibid, jail facilities? No chance, says BuCor's Catapang

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. on Thursday ruled out the possibility of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) escaping through drones, amid viral posts that a South Korean national planned to escape through such a method.

Through the film ‘Edjop’ by Katski Flores, we will never forget

Sep 17, 2026

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“Edjop” takes a non-linear approach as it tells the story of Edgar Jopson’s granddaughter, Joyette Jopson—a triathlete who is running away from her father’s legacy.

Sanofi, VNVC sign joint declaration on next-generation vaccine manufacturing in Vietnam

Sep 17, 2026

Sanofi, VNVC sign joint declaration on next-generation vaccine manufacturing in Vietnam

Sanofi and Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) have signed a joint declaration on next-generation vaccine manufacturing in Vietnam, with three vaccines initially selected for assessment as potential candidates for local production.

FACT CHECK: INC rally misrepresented as protest against VP Sara arrest warrant

Sep 17, 2026

FACT CHECK: INC rally misrepresented as protest against VP Sara arrest warrant

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North-south Commuter Railway full operation timeline revised to 2033

Sep 17, 2026

North-south Commuter Railway full operation timeline revised to 2033

North-south Commuter Railway full operation timeline revised to 2033

AirAsia, Capital A shares tumble following reports; MAS, Batik Air eyed to absorb domestic routes

Sep 17, 2026

AirAsia, Capital A shares tumble following reports; MAS, Batik Air eyed to absorb domestic routes

Contingency plans being weighed for budget airline's operations.

Kadiliman and the road from HR to DJ

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Kadiliman and the road from HR to DJ

Kyle Dominic Lim, better known as Kadiliman, is a DJ, model, and event organizer—you wouldn’t expect that he was in HR before all of it.

Senators question NIA's P233.85B budget request for 2027

Sep 17, 2026

Senators question NIA's P233.85B budget request for 2027

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is seeking a P233.85-billion budget for 2027, nearly four times its P64.37-billion allocation for this year, drawing questions from senators.

DOE scraps coal bid, plans rebid in weeks as Semirara contract nears expiry

Sep 17, 2026

DOE scraps coal bid, plans rebid in weeks as Semirara contract nears expiry

‘We’ll rebid in a few weeks. New rules, new bidding,’ Energy Secretary Sharon Garin tells Rappler as Semirara’s contract nears its July 2027 expiry

House summons Meta’s Zuckerberg over child safety, defers action on 2027 DICT budget

Sep 17, 2026

House summons Meta’s Zuckerberg over child safety, defers action on 2027 DICT budget

The DICT says Meta Platforms 'continues to fall short of its responsibility and commitment to youth safety,' and authorities will take steps to remedy that in the Philippines

SNAPSHOT | Court stays evidence bid by Rosmah; plea by Papagomo to halt payment rejected

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SNAPSHOT | Court stays evidence bid by Rosmah; plea by Papagomo to halt payment rejected

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Marcos: Work progress on Metro Manila subway at 60%

Sep 17, 2026

Marcos: Work progress on Metro Manila subway at 60%

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is almost 60 percent complete, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday at the groundbreaking for the subway’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 station in Pasay City. Work on the Naia Terminal 3 station, which will be located beneath the open parking area, is

Marcos wants anti-political dynasty bill passed during his term

Sep 17, 2026

Marcos wants anti-political dynasty bill passed during his term

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7 CIW officials, personnel face charges over missing trust fund 

Sep 17, 2026

7 CIW officials, personnel face charges over missing trust fund 

MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. on Wednesday ordered the filing of criminal, administrative and civil cases against two former Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) superintendents and five other personnel over alleged irregularities in the handling of funds for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). In a statement, Catapang

Proposed 2027 budget for PDEA’s 240 working dogs only P2.9M 

Sep 17, 2026

Proposed 2027 budget for PDEA’s 240 working dogs only P2.9M 

MANILA, Philippines — PhilReca party-list Rep. Presley de Jesus on Wednesday objected to what he described as the “very low” proposed allocation in next year’s budget for the training and care of Narcotic Detection Dogs or K9s under the care of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). According to De Jesus, the role played by

Under 24-hour hospital stay covered – PhilHealth

Sep 17, 2026

Under 24-hour hospital stay covered – PhilHealth

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is expanding its benefit packages to cover inpatient admissions of less than 24 hours beginning on Sept. 18, provided they meet the prescribed qualifications and requirements. In line with Republic Act No. 11223 (Universal Health Care Act) and PhilHealth Circular No. 2026-0013 dated Sept. 11, members

N Sembilan govt gazetting change of ruler, says MB

Sep 17, 2026

N Sembilan govt gazetting change of ruler, says MB

UPDATED 2.34PM | Exco instructed state secretary to proceed, Ismail says.

Duterte diehard, De Lima mocker gets Palace job

Sep 17, 2026

Duterte diehard, De Lima mocker gets Palace job

MANILA, Philippines — A ranking position in Malacañang awaits a vlogger who had switched sides from being a Duterte defender to a Marcos supporter, who once poked fun at Sen. Leila de Lima following her arrest, and who had been convicted of violating the Data Privacy Act. In an appointment letter dated Sept. 1, President

Marcoleta solicited campaign donation from co-accused in plunder raps --witness

Sep 17, 2026

Marcoleta solicited campaign donation from co-accused in plunder raps --witness

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Indonesia’s Prabowo mulls labelling wildfires as ‘ecological terrorism’

Sep 17, 2026

Indonesia’s Prabowo mulls labelling wildfires as ‘ecological terrorism’

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for stricter regulations and sanctions against those who use slash and burn methods to clear land, as the country struggles to contain wildfires that have been raging for weeks. Indonesia is battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, with “super El Nino” weather parching ‌the country’s forests and fields. The islands of Borneo and Sumatra have been the worst hit, with the hazardous haze causing a spike in respiratory illnesses. Transboundary...

SC to Congress: ‘Injustice’ to delay anti-dynasty law

Sep 17, 2026

SC to Congress: ‘Injustice’ to delay anti-dynasty law

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has directed Congress to finally ban political dynasties, describing its refusal to perform its constitutional duty for the last 39 years as a “grave abuse of discretion” and “manifest injustice.” The high court did not set a timeframe for the enactment of a game-changing law in the country’s political

DOJ on Robin Padilla feeling 'discriminated:' We are duty bound to act on complaints

Sep 17, 2026

DOJ on Robin Padilla feeling 'discriminated:' We are duty bound to act on complaints

The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday that it is duty-bound to act on complaints filed with the agency, following Senator Robin Padilla"s remarks that he felt “discriminated” against over his obstruction of justice case.

Romualdez, in wheelchair, pleads not guilty in plunder case

Sep 17, 2026

Romualdez, in wheelchair, pleads not guilty in plunder case

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez appeared before the Sandiganbayan via videoconference and pleaded not guilty to charges of plunder at his arraignment on Wednesday. During the proceedings, the court also asked him to explain in 10 days why he should not be placed under preventive suspension as a Leyte congressman, in compliance with

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