Philippines

Sara Duterte Gets Arrest Warrant Over 3 Grave Threats Charges — But the Court Also Rejected a Crucial Defense Move

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is facing an arrest warrant after a Quezon City court found probable cause to proceed with three criminal charges of grave threats linked to controversial remarks she made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 issued the warrant on Friday, September 4, 2026, setting bail at ₱120,000 for each of the three counts, or a total o

September 4, 2026

Philippines

Sara Duterte Faces Arrest After QC Court Issues Warrant—What Happens Next?

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is now facing arrest after the Quezon City Regional Trial Court issued a warrant in connection with a criminal case accusing her of three counts of grave threats. Duterte’s lawyer, Paul Lawrence Lim, confirmed the issuance of the warrant on Friday, September 4, 2026, saying that the vice president has no intention of evading the law and will continue to pursue available legal remedies. The warrant was issued by Quezon City Regional Trial Court

September 4, 2026

Philippines

ARMAS NA NAMAN! 4ID TROOPS UNEARTH HIDDEN WEAPONS CACHE IN SURIGAO DEL SUR—HERE’S WHAT THEY FOUND

CANTILAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR — A buried weapons cache containing high-powered rifles, magazines and more than a hundred rounds of ammunition has been recovered by Philippine Army troops in the hinterlands of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, in another operation aimed at preventing communist insurgent remnants from regaining access to firearms. Troops from the 30th Infantry Battalion (30IB), under the Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID), discovered the cache on Thursday, September 3, in Signalnan, Sitio K

September 4, 2026

Business

24 Bacolod Sewers Turn Simple Fabric Into Market-Ready Products—But What Comes Next Could Be Bigger

BACOLOD CITY — What started with sewing machines, fabric and raw creativity is now becoming a potential pathway to livelihood and entrepreneurship for a group of Bacolod artisans. Twenty-four participants have completed the pilot G-Hive Artisan Makers Bootcamp Sewing Track, producing contemporary, market-oriented items while gaining technical and business skills designed to help turn their craft into sustainable income opportunities. The five-day training, held from August 24 to 28, 2026, was

September 4, 2026

Philippines

₱90M May Be Needed to Save Cebu City’s 32-Year-Old Sports Oval—But That’s Not the Only Problem

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) could be facing another multimillion-peso rehabilitation as officials consider spending between ₱70 million and ₱90 million to restore its aging rubberized track oval. The proposed funding comes as the facility’s track continues to show signs of deterioration, raising fresh questions about its long-term durability, maintenance and previous repair work. The oval has been in use for roughly 32 years, and officials now say a more compreh

September 4, 2026

Entertainment

Miss Grand International 2026 Abruptly Changes Course—Here’s What’s Waiting in Thailand

The road to the Miss Grand International 2026 crown has taken an unexpected turn, with Thailand now set to host the remaining activities of the competition after the organization pulled out of India. The Miss Grand International (MGI) organization announced the host-country change on September 3, saying the remaining events would be transferred to Thailand following what it described as the failure to meet agreed contractual standards in India. MGI said the host arrangement required five-star

September 4, 2026

Philippines

ROBBERY TAKES A STRANGE TURN: Man With Knife Fails to Get Cash—What He Took Instead Left Police Surprised

CEBU, Philippines — What began as an alleged armed robbery in Liloan, Cebu, took an unusual turn after a man reportedly failed to get money from a store and instead left with cigarettes and a bottle of soft drink. According to a report published by Cebu Daily News on September 4, a 35-year-old man was arrested after allegedly robbing a store in Liloan while armed with a knife. The suspect reportedly demanded money but was unsuccessful in getting cash from the establishment. Instead, the suspec

September 4, 2026

Philippines

Western Visayas Police Put Youth at the Center of School Safety Drive

PRO-6 urges students to speak up, reject misinformation and help build safer campuses as schools strengthen preparedness against bullying, drugs and violent threats ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Young people are being urged to become active partners in keeping schools safe as police in Western Visayas intensify efforts to prevent crime, respond to emergencies and address problems that can threaten students and school communities. Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) Director Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño

September 4, 2026

Entertainment

Miss World 2026 Finale Is Almost Here—But Will Asia Rose Simpson Make the Final Cut?

The Miss World 2026 finale is set to take place on September 5 in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where 111 national delegates will battle for the coveted blue crown in what is also a landmark celebration of Miss World’s 75th anniversary. But this year's coronation night will be different from a conventional pageant. Instead of simply watching contestants progress through familiar elimination rounds, viewers will see a revamped competition format that takes the field from Top 40 to Top 20, Top 12 and fina

September 4, 2026

Philippines

PNP Seeks Tougher SIM Registration Law as Cybercrimes Continue to Rise

Proposed changes could tighten identity verification, SIM ownership and transfers as police warn criminals are still exploiting registered numbers MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is pushing for amendments to the country’s SIM Card Registration Act, saying stronger safeguards are needed as criminals continue to use mobile numbers in scams, identity exploitation and other cybercrimes. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the police force is prepared to provid

September 4, 2026