Duterte due in ICC courtroom to assess if fit for murder trial
Ex-President Duterte faces ICC fitness assessment for trial on alleged crimes against humanity.
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SC: Congress duty-bound to enact anti-political dynasty law
Supreme Court ordered Congress to pass a political dynasty prohibition law at the earliest opportunity.
Government
Cebu Daily News
PSEi sinks to 5,900 range on growth worries
Stock index dropped 1.51% amid concerns over weak growth and geopolitical risks affecting investor confidence.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
House suffrage chair Adiong on political dynasty bill: We intend to finish the work
After Supreme Court ruling, Congress commits to pass Anti-Political Dynasty Law—a structural change to Philippine elections.
Government
GMA News Online
Former student journalist among 4 NPA rebels killed in Agusan Sur clash
Military clash with NPA rebels in Agusan Sur left four dead including a former student journalist.
Breaking
Davao Today
Impeachment court issues subpoena to Baste Duterte
Subpoena to provincial mayor escalates VP impeachment trial and compels key witness testimony.
Government
GMA News Online
Palace appeals for non-violence ahead of September 21 rallies
Government preemptively calls for order before major September 21 rallies on a historically volatile anniversary.
Public safety
GMA News Online
Martin Romualdez, former House Speaker, pleads not guilty to plunder
Former Speaker arraigned in major P7.4B plunder case, major test of accountability for top officials.
Government
Cebu Daily News
Poland seeks new defense deals with Philippines
Poland seeks new defense partnerships with Philippines after completing Black Hawk helicopter delivery.
World
Interaksyon
System loss VAT removal to reduce power bills by P20/month
VAT removal on system loss expected to save consumers P20 monthly on power bills.
Economy
Cebu Daily News
Rey Joseph Nieto appointed assistant secretary at Office of CabSec
Controversial pro-Duterte political vlogger appointed to Cabinet assistant secretary role.
Government
Cebu Daily News
High-value suspect, 2 cohorts yield P260.6-K illegal drugs in buy-bust
High-value drug suspect and two associates arrested in major buy-bust operation.
Breaking
Punto! Central Luzon
Work, class suspensions likely dampened Q3 growth
Weather disruptions in third quarter will likely reduce economic growth as officials signal recovery only from Q4.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
High bond yields complicate Philippine government’s push to boost spending
Rising government borrowing costs from elevated yields threaten the administration's plans to boost infrastructure and stimulus spending.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Cebu panel recommends continued work at Monterrazas after flood review
Development can continue after official review found its flood controls adequate, though not exonerating it from past flooding concerns.
Public safety
BusinessWorld Online
Remulla to block Zaldy’s asylum bid in France
Government moves to block asylum bid by former Philippine lawmaker in France
Government
philstar.com
More economic pain (Conclusion)
Houthi control of shipping lane pushes oil prices higher, raising costs for Filipinos
World
philstar.com
SEC shuts down bogus investment companies
Fake investment companies shut down, protecting Philippine consumers from fraud
Public safety
philstar.com
Prosecution flags VP Sara's 'tanging yaman' over years of zero cash declaration
Prosecutors highlighted that Sara declared zero cash for multiple years despite growing net worth during her impeachment trial.
Government
GMA News Online
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