CICC Orders Reddit, Discord to Set Up Local Office in PH with a 24-Hour Deadline
Platforms must now establish local offices to help stop online grooming linked to school shootings.
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Cebu’s Cabañero, Pasilang kickstart Asian Games campaign with wins
National basketball teams' wins mark strong start in international 3x3 competition at Asian Games.
Sports
Cebu Daily News
DepEd flags ‘mental health epidemic’ among youth
Mental health crisis among youth demands urgent attention and interventions to prevent long-term harm.
Public safety
BusinessWorld Online
DoH urges regular blood tests as rare leukemia type affects younger Filipinos vs. global average
Rare leukemia affecting younger Filipinos warrants early detection through regular blood screenings.
Public safety
BusinessWorld Online
4.1 magnitude earthquake hits Medellin, Cebu
Earthquake damage can disrupt critical infrastructure and commerce in Cebu.
Breaking
Cebu Daily News
Canada says Philippines, ASEAN trade talks 90% complete, eyes November finish
Opening North American markets would boost Philippine exports and economic growth.
World
Interaksyon
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DILG revises approval process for local officials' foreign travel
Revised approval process for local officials' foreign travel alters oversight and documentation requirements.
Government
GMA News Online
PAGASA: LPA east of Philippines has ‘high chance’ of developing into tropical depression
Incoming tropical depression threatens heavy flooding in Eastern Visayas.
Public safety
philstar.com
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DILG urges stronger interventions after consecutive school shooting incidents
Three school shootings in four months demand urgent government action to protect students.
Public safety
PTV News
4 Russia-bound Filipinos recruited for military work stopped at NAIA
Overseas Filipinos need protection from military recruitment schemes and labor trafficking.
World
philstar.com
Filipinos in Riyadh safe after missile attacks – DMW
Overseas workers confirmed safe after Houthi missile strikes on Saudi Arabia
World
Cebu Daily News
EU, Philippines agree on landmark free trade deal
EU free trade deal opens major new markets for Philippine exports and investments
Government
BusinessWorld Online
Defense chief: PH to craft measures to deter Chinese ramming
Military implements countermeasures after Chinese vessel ramming in Philippine waters
Government
PTV News
PISTON to hold 2-day transport strike vs oil price hike on Sept. 29-30
Transport strike next week threatens to paralyze commutes and supply chains
Breaking
GMA News Online
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Mitsubishi to raise Ayala stake to 15% in P44.5-B deal
Mitsubishi's P44.5-billion investment signals foreign confidence and brings major capital inflow.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Peso depreciates further on Mideast conflict
Peso weakness raises costs for imported goods and utilities, hitting household budgets.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
DICT wants socmed sites to get congress franchise
Social media giants may need congressional approval to operate, giving lawmakers control over platforms used by millions.
Government
philstar.com
DOE admits no immediate solution to Visayas power crisis
Power shortages in Visayas force businesses to cut production and threaten hospitals and water supply.
Public safety
philstar.com
BI intercepts Filipino in Georgia trafficking scheme
Trafficking ring detection helps expose international smuggling of Filipinos.
Public safety
Cebu Daily News
Ginatilan restricts livestock movement, trade after ASF confirmed
Livestock disease restrictions protect agricultural output and food supply.
Public safety
Cebu Daily News
SC mulls house arrest, compassionate release to ease jail congestion
Overcrowded prisons get systemic reform options from nation's highest court.
Government
GMA News Online
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