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PCSO Lotto Results: No winners of major jackpot draws on September 21, 2026
Sep 21, 2026

PCSO Lotto Results: No winners of major jackpot draws on September 21, 2026

There were no winners of the major lotto jackpot draws on September 21, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Monday.

Eleksyon 2028 may have longer lines if 9,300 voting machines excluded in 2027 budget
Sep 21, 2026

Eleksyon 2028 may have longer lines if 9,300 voting machines excluded in 2027 budget

Voters may experience longer queues in the 2028 National and Local Elections (NLE) if 9,300 voting machines are excluded from the 2027 national budget.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico suing Trump over White House ban
Sep 21, 2026

CNN, MS NOW, Politico suing Trump over White House ban

The lawsuit aims 'to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes,' the three organizations say in a joint statement

SC: Anti‑political dynasty ban up to 4th degree has basis
Sep 21, 2026

SC: Anti‑political dynasty ban up to 4th degree has basis

The Supreme Court said there is a basis to extend the prohibition on political dynasties to relatives up to the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.

Firms’ zero dividends ‘mismatch’ with Sara Duterte net worth | The wRap
Sep 21, 2026

Firms’ zero dividends ‘mismatch’ with Sara Duterte net worth | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Loren Legarda, Jackson Wang

Turkey launches AI initiative ahead of COP31 climate summit
Sep 21, 2026

Turkey launches AI initiative ahead of COP31 climate summit

'We must openly discuss AI’s growing energy consumption, and it is time for governments to start setting the terms,' says COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum

Senate approves school safety bill after fatal shootings
Sep 21, 2026

Senate approves school safety bill after fatal shootings

The comprehensive school safety bill consolidates protections under existing child protection, mental health, and disaster policies into a singular operational framework for public and private schools

MOE relaxes bumi equity requirement for private educational institutions
Sep 21, 2026

MOE relaxes bumi equity requirement for private educational institutions

Decision was reached after discussing with Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry, MOE says.

Gaza students return to in-person schooling for first time in 3 years
Sep 21, 2026

Gaza students return to in-person schooling for first time in 3 years

The Ministry of Education, backed by international and local organizations, has moved ahead with the 2026-2027 academic year, establishing dozens of temporary schools made of tents, tarpaulins, sheet metal, and wood to accommodate pupils

54 years after Martial Law, groups say ‘Never Again’ is a fight for the present
Sep 21, 2026

54 years after Martial Law, groups say ‘Never Again’ is a fight for the present

'We should not allow the memories and the lessons from the dark and shameful period of our history be forgotten,' Senator Risa Hontiveros says

Here are highlights from Civic Circles on keeping children, schools safe
Sep 21, 2026

Here are highlights from Civic Circles on keeping children, schools safe

Watch highlights from MovePH’s Civic Circle, where experts, educators, advocates, and community members discussed school safety, mental health, digital protection, and ways communities can help keep children safe

SB19's Josh collaborates with Jay Park in upcoming single 'Like Me'
Sep 21, 2026

SB19's Josh collaborates with Jay Park in upcoming single 'Like Me'

Josh Cullen's upcoming solo comeback is a collaboration with Jay Park!

US students post lowest reading and math scores in almost 20 years
Sep 21, 2026

US students post lowest reading and math scores in almost 20 years

American 15-year-olds recorded their weakest reading and math results in nearly two decades in the latest international assessment by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), while performance also declined across many developed economies.

SC mulls house arrest, compassionate release to ease jail congestion
Sep 21, 2026

SC mulls house arrest, compassionate release to ease jail congestion

The Supreme Court (SC) said Monday that it is considering measures including house arrest and compassionate release to address the congestion problem in jails across the country.

SNAPSHOT | Brokerage firms downgrade TNB to 'hold' over subsidy; child dies after allegedly thrown into river, uncle nabbed
Sep 21, 2026

SNAPSHOT | Brokerage firms downgrade TNB to 'hold' over subsidy; child dies after allegedly thrown into river, uncle nabbed

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

Fuel prices rise again with big hike on September 22
Sep 21, 2026

Fuel prices rise again with big hike on September 22

The upcoming hike marks the third straight week of substantial price increases at the pump

NBI probes Davao contractor linked to Dutertes; issues subpoena to DPWH
Sep 21, 2026

NBI probes Davao contractor linked to Dutertes; issues subpoena to DPWH

A Rappler probe in 2025 revealed that Genesis88, whose owner is a longtime friend of the Dutertes, secured nearly P2.9 billion worth of flood control projects in the Davao Region

[OPINION] ‘Difficult: The Life and Times of Etta Rosales’ — a big lesson in perspective
Sep 21, 2026

[OPINION] ‘Difficult: The Life and Times of Etta Rosales’ — a big lesson in perspective

Perhaps this is the deeper lesson of 'Difficult': political commitment is not always about where you stand or what organization you belong to. Sometimes, it is about finding new ways to pursue the same vision.

[OPINION] Nepal landslides and recalling past Philippines events
Sep 21, 2026

[OPINION] Nepal landslides and recalling past Philippines events

As we commemorate the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, we should also remember the lessons learned from past landslide disasters

Batanes congressman Ciriaco Gato Jr. dies
Sep 21, 2026

Batanes congressman Ciriaco Gato Jr. dies

Gato chaired the House health committee from 2022 until his death

Who is Jaime T. Cruz, Sara Duterte’s business partner? 
Sep 21, 2026

Who is Jaime T. Cruz, Sara Duterte’s business partner? 

Aside from connection to Sara Duterte through business, Jaime T. Cruz is also connected to former president Rodrigo Duterte

Northern Mindanao on full alert for martial law protests
Sep 21, 2026

Northern Mindanao on full alert for martial law protests

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The police force in Northern Mindanao has been placed on full alert on Monday for mass actions marking the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. Maj. Joann Navarro, Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) spokesperson, told the Inquirer they have deployed units to key areas to ensure public safety and

Firm of COA commissioner's wife issued notice of disallowance
Sep 21, 2026

Firm of COA commissioner's wife issued notice of disallowance

A notice of disallowance has been issued against a construction firm owned by the wife of Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana, Davao del Sur Representative John Tracy Cagas said Monday.

RappLearn’s masterclass: Professionals learn basics of vertical videos
Sep 21, 2026

RappLearn’s masterclass: Professionals learn basics of vertical videos

'Scrollproof,' RappLearn's one-day vertical video masterclass, equips professionals with practical tools to make their messages stand out in today’s fast-moving digital space

Comelec exempts LTFRB's fuel subsidy from social services ban
Sep 21, 2026

Comelec exempts LTFRB's fuel subsidy from social services ban

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it has exempted the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) from the ban on public spending for social services ahead of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).

Sultan Kudarat cops question 13-year-old over school threats
Sep 21, 2026

Sultan Kudarat cops question 13-year-old over school threats

COTABATO CITY – Police in Sultan Kudarat are investigating what prompted a 13-year-old student to allegedly issue shooting threats against a school in Lambayong town on Monday morning. Major Jayson Ortega, chief of the Lambayong municipal police station (MPS), said the matter is under “cautious investigation” due to the case’s sensitivity.  The Lambayong MPS refused

RM91m raised for 'H' plate auction, Loke quips not for 'balik rumah'
Sep 21, 2026

RM91m raised for 'H' plate auction, Loke quips not for 'balik rumah'

Half of proceeds to be channelled into federal govt's consolidated fund, he adds.

Mitsubishi to raise Ayala stake to 15% in P44.5-billion deal
Sep 21, 2026

Mitsubishi to raise Ayala stake to 15% in P44.5-billion deal

Ayala expects to receive around P20 billion in fresh capital from the transaction, which it will use to reduce debt and continue its buying spree of what it deems as undervalued shares of Ayala and its listed subsidiaries

Why Sara Duterte skips questions related to her impeachment
Sep 21, 2026

Why Sara Duterte skips questions related to her impeachment

'Masyado nang maraming problema ang mga abogado ko ayaw ko nang dagdagan 'yong kanilang problema with the contempt,' the Vice President says

WATCH: Prosecution drops CSC witness to speed up Sara Duterte trial
Sep 21, 2026

WATCH: Prosecution drops CSC witness to speed up Sara Duterte trial

MANILA, Philippines – House prosecutor and Rep. Terry Ridon said Monday that the panel will no longer present Civil Service Commission Assistant Commissioner Ariel Ronquillo as a witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as they already satisfied with the testimonies of retired Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang and Office of the

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