420 with CNW — Report from White House Draws Attention to Law Enforcement Concerns on Marijuana

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Cannabis policing has been an extremely controversial issue in American history. While the war on drugs was ostensibly launched to cripple the criminal organizations behind the illicit drug trade, Black and Brown communities were disproportionately affected by the antidrug campaign. Decades later, the drug war has decimated marginalized communities for minor drug charges and has long been declared an unmitigated failure.

Even though the move to legalize cannabis across the country has been praised by criminal and racial justice activists, the…

Iloilo motorists rush to gas stations ahead of steep fuel price hike

ILOILO CITY — Motorists lined up at gasoline stations in Iloilo City on Monday evening, Sept. 21, ahead of a steep pump price increase taking effect Tuesday. Oil companies announced increases of P8.82 per liter for diesel, P6.47 for kerosene and P4.88 for gasoline. READ: Shell Pilipinas staggers hikes; diesel surges over P8/liter The latest

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MANILA, Philippines—The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday lauded the peaceful conduct of rallies commemorating the 54th anniversary of Martial Law, crediting cops and organizers for maintaining order while respecting protesters’ constitutional right to assembly. More than 17,000 police officers have been deployed since Saturday night as multisectoral groups took to the streets

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Marcoleta won’t join Duterte trial if ‘Constitution is desecrated’

MANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Monday said he no longer intends to join the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, citing constitutional concerns over the proceedings. Marcoleta, who has been unable to attend a single day of Duterte’s trial, also reiterated his opposition to the designation of Sen. Francis Escudero as

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Martial Law abuses, impunity recalled at Bataan forum

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — Artist and novelist Levy Balgos dela Cruz spoke about the abuses of Martial Law and the continuing culture of impunity during an open forum in Balanga on Monday afternoon, Sept. 21. Speaking in Filipino before about 50 young people, Dela Cruz said the culture of impunity “remains in our midst,” as

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Surigao del Norte forest fire threatens Philippine eagle nests

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Eagle nest in Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte, was razed by a forest fire this month, highlighting the “clear and present danger” posed by fires to the country’s critically endangered national bird, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) said. The nest, which was used in December 2025, was reached by the fire

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6 nabbed in Ilocos Sur anti-illegal gambling operation

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The police arrested six individuals during an anti-illegal gambling operation in Narvacan town Sunday afternoon. Personnel of the Narvacan Municipal Police Station conducted the operation at about 4:50 p.m. The suspects were allegedly caught playing card games with bets on two tables. Seized from the arrested suspects were two sets

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Lightning strike kills man while fishing in Legazpi City

LEGAZPI CITY — A 27-year-old man died after being struck by lightning while fishing in this city on Monday afternoon. The Albay police reported that the victim was fishing with friends in the vicinity of an old port in Barangay Bigaa at around 3:30 p.m. when the tragedy struck. Authorities responded to the area and

Sep 21, 2026

Police: No bullying linked to death of Bukidnon student

MARAMAG, Bukidnon — The Maramag Municipal Police Station clarified on Monday that a 10-year-old elementary student who died three weeks ago was not beaten by his classmates, contrary to a local broadcast report. READ: DOJ tasks prosecutors to handle bullying cases Lt. Col. Evary Bacunawa, Maramag police chief, said school-related bullying was not the cause

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Manila Water joins nearly 37,000 volunteers at ICC 2026 in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water employees from its East Zone and Non-East Zone operations joined thousands of volunteers at the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2026 held at Manila Bay’s Dolomite Beach on Sept. 19, 2026. Organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-National Capital Region (DENR-NCR), the annual cleanup mobilized 36,897 volunteers from private companies,

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US, Japan and South Korea launch economic-security talks before Xi summit

The United States, Japan and South Korea announced a new economic-security consultation and reinforced their support for stability across the Taiwan Strait on Monday, sending a coordinated message on two of Beijing’s most sensitive issues just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s summit with US President Donald Trump. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun unveiled the initiative after meeting on the...

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Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. dies at 66

TUGUEGARAO CITY — Batanes lone district Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. died on Monday, Sept. 21, due to cardiac arrest. He was 66. Gato’s relatives and friends confirmed his death, saying he died while being taken to a hospital in Manila. READ: Batanes solon disputes Chinese claim: Ivatans are Filipinos Fr. Rolando Berber Manabat, rector parish

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DA backs P210/kilo hog floor amid low farmgate rates

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Agriculture (DA) is supporting a proposal from hog industry stakeholders to set a P210-per-kilo floor price for live hogs as farmgate prices in some areas fall to P120 to P160 per kilo. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., however, said the agency cannot impose the proposed rate because no existing law

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