3 students killed in South Cotabato school shooting, including gunman, officials say
Mass-casualty school shooting with third incident this year raises urgent safety concerns for students and families.
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Ombudsman probes 'ghost internet' scheme in government
Ombudsman uncovers government corruption scheme involving fake software costing taxpayers millions in ghost IT projects.
Government
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Graft raps filed vs. Villars over PrimeWater's failure to deliver water supply
Corruption charges against senators over water failures show accountability for essential service delivery.
Government
GMA News Online
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Media watchdog CMFR to cease operations on Sept. 30
37-year media watchdog closure removes institutional oversight of press freedom and media rights.
Government
GMA News Online
Diesel prices could jump by P10 per liter next week
P10-per-liter fuel price jump will significantly raise transportation and goods costs nationwide.
Economy
philstar.com
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PH lawmakers want Mark Zuckerberg to face Congress on Facebook safety
Philippine lawmakers push for Meta's CEO to testify on Facebook's role in local safety threats.
Government
TechnoBaboy
OFW remittances in peril amid Middle East war risks
Weaker remittances could hurt millions of families dependent on overseas workers' income.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
NSCR full operations pushed back to 2033
Infrastructure delays add years to solving Manila's traffic and commute problems.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
Romualdez Co-Accused Serenio Out Of Philippines – BI
A co-accused in the Romualdez investigation leaves the Philippines before a hold-departure order took effect.
Government
OneNews
DBP: Over half of loans for e-jeep shift past due
P4.1 billion in government vehicle modernization loans remain unpaid by participating jeepney operators.
Economy
philstar.com
DOE aborts 2026 Semirara coal auction
Energy ministry cancels major coal auction after delays, affecting power supply and sector plans.
Economy
philstar.com
Montenegro Lines bans EVs and HEVs on vessels as safety precaution
Domestic shipping company bans electric vehicles from vessels due to safety concerns effective immediately.
Public safety
GMA News Online
First Bangsamoro parliamentary elections test promise of self-governance amid hope, skepticism
The Bangsamoro region holds its first parliamentary elections, marking a key test of autonomous governance.
Government
Davao Today
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