Marcos grants absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso
This is after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an executive clemency for Veloso, giving her a clean slate.
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Friday, September 25, 2026 · 52 stories
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‘Queenie’ maintains strength, may become typhoon by Sunday
Tropical Storm Queenie maintained its strength as it moved northwestward over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said Friday morning.
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DICT chief backs bill requiring legislative franchises for social media platforms
Information and Communications Technology Chief Henry Aguda has expressed his support for a proposed bill in the House of Representatives that would require social media sites and online platforms to secure a…
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House wraps up budget talks on more agencies
Budget deliberations for fiscal year 2027 of at least seven more agencies have been terminated by the House of Representatives, which is expected to finish such hearings this week before the General Appropriations Bill…
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PSA: Bangsamoro polls random manual audit 99.9% accurate
The Random Manual Audit conducted for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary election yielded an overall accuracy rate of 99.99561 percent, based on the results from all 21 BARMM sample…
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Warships from ASEAN, other states sail in West Philippine Sea
Eleven warships from Association of Southeast Asian nations member states and other partner nations sailed the waters of the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday as part of this year’s ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus…
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Monsod criticizes senators over stand on vote threshold
A framer of the 1987 Constitution called out Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Camille Villar, who objected to the proposal to lower the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment…
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DepEd: Schools’ budget doubled in 5 years
The budget for public schools has doubled in five years, from P30 The budget for public schools has doubled in five years, from P30 billion in 2022 to P61.02 billion in the proposed 2027 budget, the Department of…
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NBI: 1 contractor bagged P7 billion Davao flood projects
The National Bureau of Investigation is looking into a much larger pool of Davao infrastructure contracts than previously disclosed, with a preliminary Commission on Audit (COA) report putting the value at about P7…
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Nation
Army soldier nabbed for grocery store heist
An Army soldier and three others tagged in a robbery incident in a grocery store in Cavite were arrested in Catanauan, Quezon yesterday.
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Customs intel chief replaced
To strengthen intelligence and investigation against smuggling, the Bureau of Customs has implemented a reshuffle, replacing the chief of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Services.oms has implemented a…
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Ex-Camarines Sur mayor ordered arrested for malversation
The Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of a former city mayor in Camarines Sur in connection with a malversation case involving P30 million in public funds.
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Gatchalian attends MOPC dialogue
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian will attend today’s dialogue with the Manila Overseas Press Club.
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PNP reviewing safeguards vs espionage
Following renewed talks on strengthening the country’s defenses against espionage, the Philippine National Police is assessing its information security measures.
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Mom who lost 4 sons to drug war testifies today
A 72-year-old mother who lost all four of her teenage sons in separate killings in Davao City will testify today during the third hearing of the independent civilian Truth Commission.
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Condo manager survives Makati ambush
A condominium manager survived an ambush in Makati yesterday after two motorcycle-riding men opened fire at her sport utility vehicle.
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P254.8 million drugs seized in NCR in 30 days
Authorities have confiscated over P254.8 million worth of illegal drugs in Metro Manila in a span of 30 days, according to the National Capital Region Police Office.
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DepEd, 38 LGUs link to build schools
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with 38 local government units (LGUs) for the construction of three-story school buildings. Financial aid will come from the Philippine Amusement…
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Mental health caravan in schools pushed
Amid the alarming incidents of school violence, the National Center for Mental Health is pushing for a school caravan to address mental health problems among the youth.
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Business
DOE sees P8 diesel price rollback by end-September
The P8 per liter rollback on diesel, P6 on kerosene and P0.90 in gasoline, are expected next week.
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Group urges sharing of underground fiber
MANILA, Philippines — A consumer advocacy group has backed moves to establish national rules for shared underground fiber conduits, saying the policy should ultimately be measured by whether it delivers more reliable…
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Kaban Hotel and Casino opens new Boracay hub
Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay has opened at Station 0, adding a new inland tourism and entertain Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay has opened at Station 0, adding a new inland tourism and entertainment destination to the…
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Budget deficit bloats to P161.3 billion in August
The national government’s budget deficit widened by 90.2 percent in August as public spending surged, driven by nearly P60 billion in support for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), while revenue…
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Aboitiz earns top honors at 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards
Aboitiz earned two top honors at the 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards, with Aboitiz Economic Estates named Best Industrial Developer and Ajoya Cabanatuan recognized as Best Masterplanned Development.
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At least P30 billion retail T-bonds up for grabs
The national government will offer at least P30 billion in retail treasury bonds starting next week, as investors seek safer and more stable investments amid market volatility.
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Coca-Cola urged to prioritize local sugar amid import plans
Sugar industry groups have called on Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines to prioritize the use of locally produced sugar and domestic production amid concerns regarding the bottler’s decision to import some of its…
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Philippines gets additional sugar export quota from US
The Philippines has received an additional 9,151 metric ton raw value (MTRV) quota for the export of raw cane sugar to the United States, according to the Office of the US Trade Representative.
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Retail growth beyond Metro Manila
It’s Friday, and for most Filipinos nowadays, the weekend is for malling. More so now, because of the unwanted effect of the Middle East War that has caused crude oil prices to rise.
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Buncio named deputy insurance commissioner
The Insurance Commission has appointed veteran banking executive Nikolai Buncio as deputy insurance commissioner, heading the regulator’s Financial Examination Group.
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Senate OKs new franchise for Razon’s power utility
Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.’s Bohol Light Co. Inc. is moving closer to securing a new franchise to operate in Tagbilaran City after hurdling the Senate.
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ACEN seals stake sale in India solar venture
ACEN Corp. of the Zobel family has completed the sale of a portion of its stake in a large-scale solar project in India to Netherlands-based Diamond India Renewables One B.V.
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Relapse
Unless things quiet down significantly in the Middle East by some miracle, the world will experience a relapse of the oil crisis and this time, it could be worse than the crisis early this year. Mas matindi pag nabinat!
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‘Naysayers won’t take away GCash’s very exciting story’
Ayala president and CEO Cezar Consing has allayed concerns over Mynt Inc.’s upcoming blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), saying critics won’t be able to undermine GCash’s “very exciting story.”
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PSEi sinks to 10-month low as growth worries persist
The stock market fell yesterday to a 10-month low as lower economic growth forecasts continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
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No Carmen, no problem: Carmen’s Best continues to enjoy sweet success
The Carmen behind Carmen’s Best is now in the United States, and the brand’s founder is no longer part of its management team.
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Institutional investors to inject P36.5 billion into GCash
E-wallet giant GCash is expected to book an immediate P36.5 billion in proceeds prior to listing, as large-scale funders take position, buying in as cornerstone investors. Based on its preliminary red herring…
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Sports
Jeepneys, everyday life inspire MLBB's 10th anniversary animation
From jeepneys and long commutes to students balancing school and work, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) looked to the everyday experiences of its Southeast Asian players in celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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Paris falls short of Asian Games skateboarding podium
Filipina skateboarder Mazel Paris missed out on a podium finish in the Asian Games’ women’s park skateboarding, settling for fifth in the competition’s final Friday morning at the Aichi Sky Expo Hall B in Japan.
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Ginebra, TNT change imports
It’s been over a month since the PBA put the Governors ’Cup on hold to give way to Gilas’ participation in the fourth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Hostilities will resume on…
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Lions roar back, Knights stay spotless
The NCAA’s sleeping giant has awoken.
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Gilas 3x3 aces keep fire burning
The country’s 3x3 aces are keeping the fire burning for Gilas Pilipinas in the 20th Asian Games.
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Thai ace pulls ahead with 63
Thai Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong unleashed a blistering nine-under 63 yesterday to seize a two-stroke lead, while Yvon Bisera faltered on the closing stretch and slipped seven shots off the pace after 36 holes of the…
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Arbole finally breaks through
Fourteen years of waiting, one disastrous hole and a furious comeback later, Art Arbole finally had the moment he had chased for most of his professional career.
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Athletes’ life on boat: Tight but cozy
From the outside, she looks like she strayed from a Mediterranean cruise. From the inside, she’s home to thousands of athletes at the 20th Asian Games.
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Sebastian banners chessers
People frowned on the decision by Philippine women’s team coach, Grandmaster Jayson Gonzales, a month ago when he decided to put Mhage Sebastian, an untitled Olympiad debutant, on top board where she would face the best…
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Eala booted out
Alex Eala absorbed a stunning upset at the hands of world No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova of Russia, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6, to bow out of the Singapore Open last night at the jampacked centercourt of the OCBC Arena.
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Opinion
Systems loss, consumers gain
‘There are already writings on the walls, so to speak,’ Alabanza echoed the NGCP warning.
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Veto sought vs election delay / No choice but to hike fares
Veto the postponement of barangay elections
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When ego eclipses the Constitution
There is an old, quiet wisdom in classic philosophy and Scripture that warns against vanagloria – the pursuit of empty praise, superficial honor, and applause unearned by genuine substance.
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Better a servant than a slave
From the time I co-hosted the TFC program “Kumusta Kabayan” with Cheryl Cosim, up to a season when my wife Karen and I helped a handful of individuals pursue their goals to work overseas, the various stories of…
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Wanted: Counselors
While riveted by the events unfolding at the Senate, let’s not forget the threat faced by millions of young people in our schools.
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EDITORIAL - After the deluge, the drought
Global experts worldwide have been warning about a looming severe El Niño phenomenon this year.
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