This paves the way for the state’s 16th election.
Sep 22, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Thirty-three percent of adult Filipinos expect the country’s economy to improve over the next 12 months, according to the latest survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS). The SWS survey, conducted from June 20 to 29, 2026, and released on Monday, found that 24 percent expected the economy to worsen, while 32
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives swiftly concluded its scheduled deliberations on the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed P785.20-million budget for 2027, with no questions raised by lawmakers—a notably calmer proceeding compared with the more contentious budget sessions in previous years. ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio said no lawmakers from the House
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Germany to help steer the European Union away from protectionist measures against China, saying that Beijing and Brussels should not engage in trade wars just days before President Xi Jinping’s high-stakes US visit. “China and the EU are comprehensive strategic partners, and a trade war should not be fought between them,” Wang told his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in a phone call on Monday. According to a statement from China’s foreign ministry,...
The UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI says the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents shows 'several warning signs occurring together in a real technical setting'
Authorities in the Malaysian state of Sabah have ordered an investigation into security lapses at a resort where a Chinese tourist was allegedly molested by an intruder.
Duo, several MPs among 37 organisations and 385 individuals who signed a joint statement.
Beyond high-level policy debates, those directly involved with children — from parents to teachers — can contribute in their own ways to a safer school environment
Police say the suspects have since been released on bail.
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The CICC demands Discord and Reddit 'immediately designate, from receipt of the letters, a resident agent or local representative who can facilitate Philippine jurisdiction and enhance coordination and cooperation with Philippine authorities'
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