New sin tax may drive prices of sugary drinks by around 30%
Proposed taxes on sugary drinks could raise prices 30% and push inflation beyond central bank targets.
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Red flags seen in 47 flood control projects in Paolo Duterte’s district
NBI findings of P1.9 billion in suspicious flood control projects threaten disaster-preparedness funding.
Government
Cebu Daily News
THUNDERSTORM ADVISORY: Heavy to intense rains over Metro Manila, Cavite, 10 areas (Thursday, 5:30 p.m.)
Heavy downpours expected tonight over Metro Manila and Cavite; prepare for flooding and transportation delays.
Public safety
GMA News Online
DFA alarmed by Israel's West Bank settlement plan, says it could violate int'l law
Philippines objects to Israel's West Bank settlements as international law violation, signaling diplomatic concern.
World
GMA News Online
Rotational brownouts trigger longer water service interruptions in Metro Cebu
Water stays off in Cebu for hours after blackouts end, compounding the impact of rolling brownouts on residents.
Public safety
Cebu Daily News
BREAKING: Earthquake strikes Eastern Visayas, is felt in Cebu
Magnitude 4.1 quake struck Eastern Visayas and Cebu; check if your area is safe and prepare for aftershocks.
Breaking
Cebu Daily News
Romualdez aide in plunder case left PH before travel ban — BI
Key suspect in P7.44-billion plunder case fled before travel ban, highlighting enforcement challenges in high-level corruption investigations.
Government
philstar.com
Visayas grid: Yellow alert up due to low power supply
Visayas region faces potential power disruptions during evening peak, affecting millions of households and businesses.
Public safety
Cebu Daily News
South Korean drug lord tried fleeing PH prison via heavy-duty drone
Convicted murderer's attempted drone-assisted prison escape reveals critical security gaps at Philippine detention facilities.
Breaking
Cebu Daily News
Carpio will seek SC help if Congress passes House's anti-political dynasty bill
Ex-justice signals SC challenge if Congress passes political dynasty bill
Government
GMA News Online
Meta child safety concerns behind House 'call' for Mark Zuckerberg to hearing
House withholds DICT budget until Meta CEO addresses child safety on platform
Government
philstar.com
Part of donor's tax for Marcoleta's P75M campaign fund paid by his employee --witness
Witness says senator's employee paid campaign donor's taxes in corruption probe
Government
GMA News Online
Philippines cash remittances up nearly 2% in July
Remittances to July hit $3.24 billion, up 1.9%, supporting families amid slowdown
Economy
Interaksyon
‘Super El Niño’ raises risks for PHL
A prolonged drought will strain agricultural yields, water supplies, and electricity availability.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Gov’t cancels five-year FXTN offering
Government cancels debt as borrowing costs surge, revealing mounting fiscal and market stress.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Philippine labor productivity slows to 2.5% year on year in Q2
Declining worker productivity signals the economy is slowing faster than previously expected.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
DA mulls P210/kilo floor price for hogs
Agriculture department studies price floor for hogs as farmgate prices continue falling.
Economy
philstar.com
House adopts Senate bill on BSKE
House fast-tracks barangay election bill to ensure November 2 voting proceeds as scheduled.
Government
philstar.com
SWS: More Pinoys fall victim to cybercrimes
Growing cybercrime victimization puts more Filipinos at risk of financial and personal loss.
Public safety
philstar.com
Lower palay harvest seen in Q3
Rice harvest projected to fall 15% this quarter, risking food price spikes and farm income.
Economy
philstar.com
14 Pinoys ‘recruited’ by Russia for Ukraine war
Overseas workers recruited into Russia's war threaten families and raise national security concerns.
World
philstar.com
Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 26: 3 ex-SC chief justices say 16-vote threshold can be changed
Ex-justices testify that Senate can change conviction threshold in VP Duterte's impeachment trial
Government
GMA News Online
Ferry June Aster fire death toll rises to 77 after survivor dies
Maritime disaster with 77 deaths raises urgent questions about sea transport safety
Breaking
philstar.com
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