Month: September 2026

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Impeachment Court Takes Custody of Sara Duterte’s Subpoenaed Financial Records—What Happens Next?

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has taken control of the handling and distribution of the subpoenaed financial records involving Vice President Sara Duterte, placing the documents at the center of the proceedings as prosecutors move deeper into allegations of unexplained wealth. The development comes as the impeachment trial enters another critical phase, with the House prosecution preparing to present evidence under Article II, which concerns allegations involving Duterte's

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Politics

Defense Stipulates Nolasco ‘Received’ P112.5M DepEd Confidential Funds—What the Senate Trial Is Uncovering

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte took another turn Monday after her defense agreed to a stipulation that former Department of Education (DepEd) security officer Col. Dennis Nolasco received confidential funds released by the agency’s special disbursing officer, Edward Fajarda. The stipulation concerns P112.5 million in DepEd confidential funds released in three tranches of P37.5 million during Duterte’s tenure as education secretary. But a critical dis

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Asia

Gilas Pilipinas Crushed Again by South Korea, Faces Major Test Ahead of Asian Games Title Defense

SUWON, SOUTH KOREA — Gilas Pilipinas heads into its Asian Games title defense searching for answers after suffering a second straight lopsided defeat to South Korea, falling 69-42 in its final tune-up game at the Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena on Sunday, Sept. 6. The loss completed a difficult two-game stretch for the Philippine national team against the Koreans. Just two days earlier, Gilas absorbed an 81-55 defeat, meaning the Philippines lost both warm-up matches by a combined 53 points. While th

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Asia

SSS LoanLite Coming to Davao: Qualified Members May Access Digital Loans Up to ₱20,000

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) is preparing to bring its new digital micro-loan program, SSS LoanLite, closer to members in the Davao Region, offering qualified Filipinos access to short-term loans ranging from ₱1,000 to ₱20,000. But as the government expands the program, SSS officials are also sounding the alarm over a growing danger: fake online lenders and fraudulent loan offers targeting unsuspecting borrowers. The new facility is designed to give eligible SSS m

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Asia

Davao del Norte Posts Highest LPG Prices in Region Despite September Rollback

DAVAO REGION, Philippines — A small September price rollback has offered some relief to households, but consumers in Davao del Norte are still paying the highest average prices for household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the region. Latest monitoring by the Department of Energy (DOE) Mindanao Field Office showed that Davao del Norte recorded an average price of ₱1,379.50 for an 11-kilogram LPG cylinder, the highest among the five provinces in the Davao Region. The figures come despite a ₱0.

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Politics

Supreme Court Eyes Major Reforms to Cut Court Delays, Expand Access to Justice

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court is pushing forward with a series of judicial reforms aimed at tackling one of the country's most persistent justice-system problems: delays in the resolution of cases and barriers that keep Filipinos from accessing the courts. The reform drive comes as the judiciary continues to modernize court operations, expand digital services, strengthen court performance monitoring and improve legal assistance for disadvantaged Filipinos. The Supreme Court's broader

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Business

‘Lost’ for Over 110 Years: Critically Endangered Rattan Rediscovered in Davao de Oro

DAVAO DE ORO, Philippines — A critically endangered Philippine plant believed to have vanished from scientific records for more than a century has been found alive in the forests of Mindanao. Researchers have rediscovered Calamus vinosus, a rare native rattan species that had not been documented in the wild for more than 110 years, during a biodiversity expedition in the Mt. Candalaga Range in Maragusan, Davao de Oro. The discovery is being described as a major moment for Philippine biodiversi

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Business

Carcar’s Shoe Industry Is Fading — But Cebu’s Shoemakers Refuse to Let the Tradition Die

CARCAR CITY, CEBU — For generations, the sound of leather being cut, stitched and shaped into shoes was part of everyday life in Carcar City. The Cebuano city built a reputation as one of the country's traditional shoemaking centers, with skilled craftsmen producing handmade footwear that found buyers far beyond their hometown. Today, however, that once-thriving industry is fighting for survival. Cheap imported footwear, rising production costs, changing consumer habits and the growth of onli

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Business

‘Flash’ Strikes Again: Renan Noblefranca Stops Jhan Villegas in Explosive CFC Main Event

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renan “Flash” Noblefranca reminded Cebu's fight community why he remains one of the Philippines' most dangerous strikers after stopping 2024 Muay Thai national gold medalist Jhan Villegas in the third round of the Cebu Fighting Championship's “Return of the Warriors” event on Saturday, Sept. 5. Noblefranca ended the kickboxing main event at the 2:03 mark of the third round, connecting with a straight back kick to Villegas' midsection that left the younger fighter in vis

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Lifestyle

8 Golden Rules for Kidney Health: Simple Habits That Can Help Protect Your Kidneys

CEBU CITY — Your kidneys work quietly every day, filtering waste from the blood, helping regulate fluids and supporting several essential functions in the body. Yet kidney problems can develop gradually, sometimes without obvious warning signs. That is why protecting kidney health is not only about treating kidney disease when it appears. It also means paying attention to everyday habits and controlling conditions that can put the kidneys at risk. During the 8th Cebu Cancer Fair held on Aug. 2

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