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Philippines' Muslim self-ruled region facing hung parliament

The Philippines' autonomous Muslim south appeared headed for a hung parliament on Tuesday, unofficial results showed, a day after landmark elections held amid scattered violence. With nearly every vote counted, none of the parties contesting seats in the 80-member parliament have managed to win the 41-seat majority required to form a government before the October 30 opening session. About 83 percent of eligible voters turned out for Monday's election, which the country's elections chief hailed a

Kiwibit Launches Bird Feeder 2 Pro, the World's First Smart Bird Feeder with 4K HDR and Auto-Focus

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwibit today unveiled Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro, the world's first 4K auto-focus bird feeder. Equipped with an upgraded high-resolution image sensor and 4K HDR imaging, it captures backyard birds in remarkable detail. When Slow Motion mode is selected, it records 1080P video at up to 120 FPS, allowing users to replay, download, and share rapid movements such as hummingbird wingbeats at normal speed or at a selected slow-motion speed. Beyond capturi

VEVOR Monthly Power 15 Returns September 15-18, Powering Fall Home Preparation

As the season turns and project lists shift indoors, VEVOR's recurring monthly event helps Home Creators get their homes ready for what's next - pro-level performance without the pro-level price. HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first cool mornings are arriving, the backyard is winding down, and the project list is shifting indoors. For Home Creators, September is the moment summer projects get finished, fall prep gets started, and every space in the home gets a closer look. VEVOR's M

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Romualdez placed in Quezon City jail clinic under medical supervision

FORMER SPEAKER and incumbent Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez has been placed in the infirmary ward of the Quezon City Jail in Payatas with three other inmates and remains under medical supervision, Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla said on Tuesday.

QC court rejects VP Sara bid to inhibit magistrate

A QUEZON CITY (QC) regional trial court (RTC) has rejected Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio’s motion seeking the inhibition of the judge handling the three grave threat cases against her, allowing the proceedings to continue under the same judge. In an order dated Sept. 14, RTC Branch 98 Presiding Judge Maria Angelica P. De Ramos rejected […]

VP declared no cash assets in SALNs since 2019, Ombudsman witness says

VICE-PRESIDENT (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio declared no cash on hand or cash in bank in her statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs) from 2019 to 2025, an Office of the Ombudsman official told the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday. At the 25th day of Ms. Duterte’s impeachment trial, Karen S. Batu, officer-in-charge of the […]

Overhaul of class suspension rules sought

THE Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) has called for an overhaul of class suspension rules, warning that broad cancellations of classes are adding to the Philippines’ learning crisis. In a policy note released on Tuesday, EDCOM II urged the government to amend Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012, to establish science-based criteria […]

2027 budget faces scrutiny as House begins plenary deliberations

THE House of Representatives on Tuesday opened plenary deliberations on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, with lawmakers questioning how much of the spending plan Congress can control. Party-list Rep. and Minority Leader Marcelino C. Libanan said the budget should be examined beyond the size of its allocations, including the amount subject to congressional […]

DoJ subpoenas Padilla, 6 others over dela Rosa escape

THE Department of Justice (DoJ) has subpoenaed Senator Robinhood C. Padilla over a complaint alleging that he helped Senator Ronald “Bato” M. dela Rosa evade authorities after the latter left the Senate compound in May. The complaint, filed by the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on May 28, names six other respondents, […]

Palace: No additional UPLIFT funds

NO ADDITIONAL funds have been set aside for the government’s expanded Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT) program despite the prospect of higher oil prices from the conflict in the Middle East, Malacañang said. Future releases will depend on requests from implementing agencies, Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro told a news […]

ILO, Canada tie up vs forced labor in PHL

THE International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Canadian government have launched a four-year project to strengthen the Philippines’ systems for detecting and addressing forced labor, with a focus on worker protection and sectors linked to international trade. “Forced labor has no place in our societies. Eliminating this practice is fundamental to achieving decent work, social […]

Senators eye more electricity relief

THREE SENATORS are pushing for broader energy cost relief either through the total elimination of the charges or the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from residential electricity bills, as they welcomed the removal of the VAT on system loss charges. “The Senate will continue pushing for legislation that will reduce or totally remove the system […]

Federalist party leads BARMM polls

COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Federalist Party ranked first in the outcome of the Sept. 14 elections for bloc representation in the 80-seat parliament in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Each of the more than 10 parties that participated in the elections anointed a bloc for the parliament and separate individual candidates […]

Palace refutes claims PHL-US deal on critical minerals was concealed

THE Palace on Tuesday rejected claims that the Philippines-US critical minerals memorandum of understanding (MoU) was concealed from the public, saying the agreement does not create legally binding obligations. Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) released information on the signing on Feb. 7, three days after […]

No legal basis for Marcos’ resignation, Palace says

CALLS for President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to resign have no legal basis and are “absolutely delusional,” the Palace said on Tuesday amid renewed criticism from Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s camp. Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro said Mr. Marcos’ remark during a press briefing over the weekend that he could not force anyone to love […]

House panel approves proposed subsidy for minimum wage households

THE proposed P12,000 annual subsidy for qualified minimum wage households should be viewed as an economic intervention that could also boost sales of small businesses, a lawmaker said as the measure was approved at the committee level. In a statement, Party-list Rep. Jude A. Acidre said that the proposed Pambansang Agapay sa Pamilya at Maliliit […]

333 housing units turned over in Valenzuela

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday led the turnover of 333 housing units at Disiplina Village Arkong Bato in Valenzuela City for families relocated from flood-prone and other high-risk areas, the Palace said. The project is part of the government’s relocation program for informal settler families, according to Presidential Communications Office. Mr. Marcos said […]

DILG: Ex-Palace spox Roque’s asylum application denied

INTERIOR Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla, Jr. said the asylum application of ex-presidential spokesperson Herminio “Harry” L. Roque, Jr.’s was denied, which the latter rejected as “fake news.” “His asylum bid was done. Harry Roque’s asylum bid was denied. Five months had passed,” Mr. Remulla said during a live briefing on Tuesday. “Once the […]

DPWH set to put retarding basins in Luneta Park next year

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to construct three retarding basins next year within Luneta Park to help mitigate flooding in Manila. “We (together) with the National Parks Development Committee agreed to put up three detention basins in Luneta Park,” Public Works Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon told reporters on Tuesday. These […]

PSEi sinks to two-week low as volatility persists

PHILIPPINE SHARES slid to an over two-week low on Tuesday as global market volatility due to tensions in the Middle East and their impact on inflation expectations continued to drag sentiment. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) sank by 1.11% or 67.29 points to close at 6,007.78, while the broader all shares index dropped by […]

Leading Indian carrier IndiGo applies to offer PHL services

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Indian low-cost airline IndiGo, that country’s top carrier by passenger…

Leading Indian carrier IndiGo applies to offer PHL services

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Indian low-cost airline IndiGo, that country’s top carrier by passenger totals, has applied with regulators to undertake direct flights to Manila from Mumbai and Delhi. In a statement on Tuesday, the DTI said IndiGo parent InterGlobe Enterprises has filed its application to offer the routes with the […]

Indian firms weighing P4B in PHL expansions

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Indian companies currently active in the Philippines are considering investing…