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MANILA, Philippines – Corporate and government procurement records are set to take center stage on Monday, Day 27 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. The House prosecutors are expected to present witnesses from the Civil Service Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System to examine Duterte’s declared business interests and

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[Updated as of 10:08 a.m., Sept. 21, 2026] MANILA, Philippines — As the impeachment court continues to tackle Vice President Sara Duterte’s unexplained wealth on Monday, a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official will testify on Duterte’s supposed business interests. SEC Company Registration and Monitoring Department Director Gerardo del Rosario is expected to authenticate the

Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Metro Manila, Luzon

Sep 21, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over parts of Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon on Monday morning, according to the state weather bureau.  READ: Pagasa: Bukidnon haze linked to local weather, temperature drop In the thunderstorm advisory of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services

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Sep 21, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA), which may enter the Philippine area of responsibility by Tuesday or Wednesday, is forecast to develop into a tropical depression by Thursday or Friday, according to the state weather bureau on Monday. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)

'Forgotten Island' is as fun and chaotic as any Filipino family reunion party

Sep 21, 2026

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PNP on alert as protests commemorate martial law

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MANILA, Philippines — More than 17,000 police officers have been deployed since Saturday night for the 54th commemoration of martial law on Monday, as multisectoral groups plan to march on the streets to mark an episode more than half a century ago that continues to influence the country’s political life. The Philippine National Police said

Hagonoy folk stage protest anew over lack of flood solution

Sep 21, 2026

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HAGONOY, Bulacan, Philippines — Church groups and residents in this flood-prone town took to the streets to question the national government’s ability to solve the perennial flooding problem amid the persistent corruption. Fr. Rodel Ponce, parish priest of the National Shrine of St. Anne in Hagonoy, joined a protest march by civic movement Tindig Hagonoy

Jollibee extends ‘Forgotten Island’ film experience from the big screen to everyday moments

Sep 21, 2026

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SC: Ban on dynasties must be up to 4th degree

Sep 21, 2026

SC: Ban on dynasties must be up to 4th degree

MANILA, Philippines — The scope of the bills seeking a ban on dynasties in public office must be extended to up to the fourth civil degree of familial and spousal relations, according to the Supreme Court. The high court also placed the blame squarely on Congress for the concentration of political power to only a

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