BSP may step in to stem price risks as peso tests fresh lows
Peso weakness threatens household finances as central bank may intervene on inflation concerns.
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Philippine news on September 4, 2026
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Sobra P21-M nga shabu sakmit, dul-an usa ka libo ang nadakpan
Police arrested nearly 1,000 drug suspects and seized P31 million worth of drugs in August.
Public safety
sunstar
237 ka ektarya’ng luna sa West Java, Indonesia ang gilamoy sa wildfire
Indonesian forest fires are driving harmful regional haze affecting Philippines' air quality.
World
sunstar
Haze keeps Metro Cebu’s air quality ‘very unhealthy’ for four straight days
Unhealthy air in Metro Cebu for four days poses serious health risks to residents.
Public safety
sunstar
Gov’t seeks P3.75B cancer fund
Government proposes 150% increase in cancer assistance to P3.75 billion for 2027.
Government
sunstar
Eala, Osaka move on
Alex Eala reaches her first US Open third round, a milestone for Philippine tennis.
Sports
sunstar
NBI to file human trafficking raps vs Leviste, Paras, 5 others over Recto plot
Human trafficking charges against senators mark major law enforcement action on organized crime.
Breaking
philstar.com
NGCP warns of rotational power outages across Visayas amid supply shortage
Manual load dropping may disrupt power for millions of residents across Visayas region.
Public safety
sunstar
Drilling-capable Chinese ship spends 25 days in Philippine EEZ
Unauthorized Chinese ship in Philippine waters escalates territorial tensions in disputed zones.
World
philstar.com
Labor groups: After steel plant raids, Filipino plant workers remain displaced
Nearly 900 workers remain without jobs or income after government raids on steel facilities.
Economy
philstar.com
Desalinated water boosts Lapu-Lapu City’s water supply
Desalinated water now supplements supplies for island communities facing water scarcity.
Public safety
Cebu Daily News
Pam calls energy summit as power supply tightens
Recurring power shortages could disrupt essential services and businesses across Cebu.
Public safety
Cebu Daily News
NBI names 9 respondents over deaths of Ateneo player
Criminal charges filed in Ateneo student-athletes' deaths seek accountability.
Breaking
Cebu Daily News
Coast Guard issues navigational warning after 46 empty containers fall into sea off Nasugbu
Falling containers in sea create navigational hazard to vessel traffic
Breaking
Push.com.ph
Sugar output at risk from pest infestation
Sugar sector faces 10-percent output drop from pest infestation threatening food supplies
Economy
philstar.com
PADS Paradragons chase fourth world title in Taiwan
Philippine paradragon team competes for its fourth world title in Taiwan.
Sports
philstar.com
Cops probe online ‘death threat’ against school
Death threat against university prompts investigation and security alert for students and staff.
Public safety
philstar.com
DFA: 39 diplomatic protests lodged vs. China's actions in WPS in 2026
Ongoing West Philippine Sea territorial disputes with China remain a critical security concern affecting sovereignty.
World
GMA News Online
Impeachment prosecutors evaluating not just bribery article but witnesses list --Luistro
Changes to VP Duterte impeachment trial strategy could significantly alter the outcome of this major political proceeding.
Government
GMA News Online
DFA reports fewer incidents in Ayungin Shoal due to provisional PH-China arrangement
A provisional diplomatic agreement with China has reduced dangerous confrontations in disputed waters, easing regional tensions.
World
GMA News Online
Senate may revisit impeachment voting threshold amid changes in composition --Zubiri
Changes to impeachment voting rules could affect the conviction threshold in Vice President Duterte's ongoing trial.
Government
GMA News Online
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