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

South China Morning Post - Sep 17, 2026

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...

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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LPA off Palawan to bring rains across parts of PH

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Emporio Armani names Dario Vitale new creative director

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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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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

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Marcos: Work progress on Metro Manila subway at 60%

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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 

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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

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

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

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

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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

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Romualdez, in wheelchair, pleads not guilty in plunder case

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