Romualdez placed in Quezon City jail clinic under medical supervision
Detention of former House Speaker escalates accountability for a major political figure.
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QC court rejects VP Sara bid to inhibit magistrate
Court ruling clears way for VP's grave threat case to proceed with the contested judge.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
SC: Being visibly intoxicated does not prove poll liquor ban violation
Court ruling clarifies election-law enforcement, affecting how voting-day violations are prosecuted.
Government
Cebu Daily News
PSEi sinks to two-week low as volatility persists
Stock market tumble threatens Filipinos' investments, savings, and retirement funds.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Two TCLVs may develop in weeks amid tropical depression — PAGASA
Two tropical cyclones may form within weeks, threatening flooding and disruptions.
Breaking
BusinessWorld Online
Reporting a two-hour firefight behind a concrete wall
Armed conflict during the region's first-ever parliamentary elections disrupts the historic political transition.
Breaking
GMA News Online
Alas Pilipinas eyes a shocker versus the dreaded China
Filipinos will watch national team attempt upset against China in Asian Games volleyball.
Sports
BusinessWorld Online
ABS-CBN cuts 200 jobs as recovery remains elusive
Media giant's retrenchment of 200 jobs signals sector weakness as recovery remains elusive.
Economy
philstar.com
Moody's to buy minority stake in PhilRatings
International credit rating firm's investment signals foreign confidence in Philippine bonds
Economy
philstar.com
Sara Duterte's net worth grew from P7.2M in 2007 to P98.6M in 2025
Impeachment testimony reveals VP Duterte's net worth soared from P7.2M to P98.6M with alleged gaps in cash and stock disclosures.
Government
GMA News Online
$80 oil trigger breached, opening door to fuel tax suspension
Oil crossing $80 mark could trigger fuel tax cuts, reducing pump prices across country
Economy
philstar.com
PCG completes cabin search on June Aster, orders salvage operation
A ship fire off Coron required coast guard search and recovery operations.
Breaking
PTV News
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Culprit of pre-shaded ballots in Maluso, Basilan to face electoral sabotage charges
Suspect charged with life imprisonment for pre-shading 1,444 ballots in 36 Maluso polling precincts, a major election fraud case.
Public safety
GMA News Online
OFW remittances jump to seven-month high in July
OFW remittances hit $3.2B+ in July, the highest monthly level this year, bolstering families and economy.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
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US eyes Taiwan role in Luzon corridor's chip, AI push
US and Taiwan interest in the Luzon semiconductor corridor could bring major investment and manufacturing.
World
philstar.com
ICC prosecution says Duterte's detention 'necessary;' defense to seek review
Detention decision reflects international court's effort to ensure Duterte cannot obstruct witness testimony in rights-abuse case.
Government
GMA News Online
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BIR scraps VAT on system loss charge
Tax relief on electricity bills provides savings to households amid rising energy prices.
Economy
philstar.com
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Peso on brink of record-low 63:$1 level
Record currency weakness will raise import costs and pressure inflation across essential goods.
Economy
philstar.com
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2 areas in BARMM placed under Comelec control
Electoral takeover ensures votes count fairly in the Muslim region's independent parliamentary elections.
Government
philstar.com
BSP: Sustained $100 oil to drive up 2027 inflation
$100 oil could drive 2027 inflation to 6.6%, worsening cost-of-living squeeze on wages.
Economy
philstar.com
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