Philippines

Nxled Wins Must-Win Battle vs Farm Fresh—But Will It Be Enough to Reach the PVL Finals?

MANILA, Philippines — Nxled did its part. Now, the Chameleons can only wait. The Chameleons kept their hopes of reaching the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational finals alive on Sunday after defeating the already-eliminated Farm Fresh Foxies, 25-20, 25-21, 18-25, 25-22, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The victory was crucial for Nxled, which entered the final day of the preliminary round needing a win to remain in contention for one of the two championship berths. But despite comp

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Philippines

Mas Mahal Na Ba ang Pagmamay-ari ng Sasakyan? Palace Still Reviewing Proposed MVUC Hike

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has yet to make a final decision on a proposal that could significantly increase the fees paid by Filipino motorists, as the Department of Finance (DOF) pushes for an overhaul of the decades-old Motor Vehicle Users Charge (MVUC). Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the proposed MVUC increase remains under review and stressed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has not yet taken a final position on the measure. The government, she said, must carefully wei

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Philippines

BARMM Polls at a Turning Point: Peace Adviser Issues Urgent Appeal to Candidates and Parties

COTABATO CITY, BARMM — With the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) preparing for its first regular parliamentary elections on September 14, Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento is urging candidates, political parties and other stakeholders to put peace, democratic participation and electoral integrity above political rivalry. Sarmiento, who heads the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), has emphasized that the success of

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Philippines

COA Flags P279 Million in Child Care Funds — But Can Agencies Explain Where the Money Went?

MANILA, Philippines — State auditors have flagged approximately P279 million in child care-related funds, raising fresh concerns over the monitoring, liquidation and accountability of government money intended to support early childhood care and development. The Commission on Audit's findings, reported by BusinessWorld on September 3, put renewed attention on how funds transferred to implementing agencies and local government units are tracked and eventually accounted for. The audit observation

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Philippines

Philippine Coast Guard Turns to Spain and Airbus for Its Next Fleet Upgrade — But No Purchase Has Been Announced Yet

MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard's modernization drive is opening another door in Europe. The PCG has explored possible cooperation with the Spanish government and Airbus Defence and Space as it seeks to strengthen the aircraft, ships and technology available for maritime surveillance, search and rescue and other Coast Guard missions, according to a Sept. 6 report by Manila Bulletin. The development comes as the Philippines rapidly expands one of the most consequential Coast Guard moderniza

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Philippines

‘Marcos’ Office Budget Is Being Slashed 64% to ₱10.15 Billion — But One ₱4.5-Billion Allocation Barely Changes”

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s office is preparing to operate next year with nearly two-thirds less money than it received in 2026. But there is a striking detail buried inside the dramatically smaller budget: the President’s confidential and intelligence funds are barely changing. The Office of the President is proposing a ₱10.156-billion budget for 2027, compared with approximately ₱28.029 billion under the 2026 General Appropriations Act. That translates to a reduct

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Philippines

Marcos Just Put 4Ps Students First for College Subsidies — But Free Tuition Was Never the Biggest Cost

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines already made tuition free for millions of students in public colleges. Now the government is confronting a harder problem: what happens when a student can enter college for free—but still cannot afford to stay there? President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act No. 12325, a major expansion of the country's Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education framework that redirects government subsidies toward financially disadvantaged students and ext

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Philippines

Palace Budget Slashed by 64% for 2027—Recto Says Operations Won’t Be Affected, But One Issue Is Drawing Fire

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the President (OP) is seeking a significantly smaller budget for 2027, but Executive Secretary Ralph Recto insists the sharp reduction will not hamper Malacañang’s ability to run government operations. Recto said the Palace can continue overseeing government agencies, responding to emergencies, supporting public services, monitoring economic programs and protecting national interests despite the proposed ₱10.156-billion budget, which is about 64% lower than t

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Philippines

BARMM Is Days Away From Its First Parliamentary Election — But What Happens After the Votes Could Decide the Future of the Peace Process

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — After decades of armed conflict, negotiations, ceasefires and political transition, the Bangsamoro is approaching a moment its peace process was ultimately designed to produce: an elected regional government chosen at the ballot box. On September 14, 2026, roughly 2.39 million registered voters are expected to participate in the first regular parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, or BARMM. But with election day only days a

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Entertainment

Elijah Canlas Confirms Miles Ocampo Breakup — But What Really Happened After Their Second Chance?

MANILA, Philippines — Elijah Canlas has finally broken his silence and confirmed that he and longtime partner Miles Ocampo have ended their relationship once again, putting an end to weeks of speculation surrounding the former couple. But amid persistent rumors online, Elijah made one thing clear: their breakup was mutual, there was no third party, and there was no cheating involved. The actor confirmed the split during an interview with entertainment personality Ogie Diaz, explaining that he

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