Solon wants more powers for SEC to fight abusive debt collectors

Inquirer.net - Sep 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is proposing the provision of more powers to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) so that it can fight rogue online lending applications (OLA) and abusive debt collectors, amid numerous complaints filed before authorities. In a statement on Wednesday, Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas said he has filed House

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Court dismisses case vs Catanduanes ex-governor

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Court dismisses case vs Catanduanes ex-governor

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The Municipal Trial Court (MTC) of Virac last week dismissed a five-year-old criminal complaint against former Catanduanes Gov. Joseph “Boboy” Cua, ruling that his constitutional right to the speedy disposition of cases had been violated by “inordinate and unjustified delays.”  Criminal Case No. 7174 stemmed from a complaint filed in

2 soldiers slain in Maguindanao del Norte gun attack

Sep 24, 2026

2 soldiers slain in Maguindanao del Norte gun attack

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Two soldiers of the Army’s 7th Infantry Battalion were killed in an early evening ambush in Maguindanao del Norte on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson of Police Regional Office-Bangasmoro Autonomous Region, citing police reports from Maguindanao del Norte police provincial office, identified the victims as Private First Class Jobert

Bill for social media franchises, DICT content oversight? Not so fast

Sep 23, 2026

Bill for social media franchises, DICT content oversight? Not so fast

As the government moves to rein in online platforms after deadly school shootings, HB 4786 risks giving Congress and DICT sweeping power over these

HIV diagnoses drop, but 128,000 Filipinos may be unaware they’re infected

Sep 23, 2026

HIV diagnoses drop, but 128,000 Filipinos may be unaware they’re infected

The DOH estimates that 288,000 people in the country are living with HIV

COA finds control, documentation deficiencies in OVP relief operations

Sep 23, 2026

COA finds control, documentation deficiencies in OVP relief operations

The Commission on Audit (COA) has cited the Office of the Vice President (OVP) over inconsistencies, deviations from guidelines, and missing or incomplete documentation in its relief operations involving nearly P168 million in 2025.

Son of world's richest monarch pleads to come home for emergency brain surgery

Sep 23, 2026

Son of world's richest monarch pleads to come home for emergency brain surgery

Dr. Chakriwat Vivacharawongse, the estranged third son of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, is appealing to return home from Malaysia for emergency surgery on two large brain tumors.

MIT ends Princeton's 15-year reign to top US university rankings

Sep 23, 2026

MIT ends Princeton's 15-year reign to top US university rankings

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology topped the latest U.S. News & World Report national university rankings, ending Princeton University's 15-year reign at number one.

Highlights: Day 29 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 23, 2026

Sep 23, 2026

Highlights: Day 29 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – On Day 29 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the Senate impeachment court voted 13 to 1 to reduce the number of votes needed for a conviction, adopting Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo’s motion to reconsider how the two-thirds threshold is calculated.  The ruling means the denominator will be based on how many

PhilSa warns of Chinese rocket debris in PH waters

Sep 23, 2026

PhilSa warns of Chinese rocket debris in PH waters

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSa) on Wednesday evening advised the public in the coastal communities to report any suspected debris found at sea after it confirmed the launch of China’s rocket. China’s Long March 8A rocket was launched from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan, at around 9:33 p.m.

Tropical Storm Surigae set to enter PAR on September 24

Sep 23, 2026

Tropical Storm Surigae set to enter PAR on September 24

Once Tropical Storm Surigae enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility, it will be given the local name Queenie

Sept. 23 lotto results: ₱219.84M Grand Lotto jackpot not won

Sep 23, 2026

Sept. 23 lotto results: ₱219.84M Grand Lotto jackpot not won

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the Grand Lotto 6/55 or Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws Wednesday, Sept. 23. According to the PCSO results provided, the Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 29-47-22-32-50-46 for a jackpot of ₱219.84 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. The Mega Lotto

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