Sara Duterte pushes for enhanced Mindanao-Borneo trade links

GMA Network - Sep 18, 2026

Vice President Sara Duterte proposed stronger coordination between the government and the private sector to establish better maritime trade arrangements to drive cross-border employment and economic growth between Mindanao and Borneo.

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Matibag asks: Why is Rep. Duterte reacting when probe is on contractors?

Sep 18, 2026

Matibag asks: Why is Rep. Duterte reacting when probe is on contractors?

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag is confused why Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte is reacting to the agency’s investigation of anomalous flood control projects in the lawmaker’s district. The NBI head is puzzled because he said the subject of the probe are contractors, and not Duterte or other lawmakers.

Villars, local water districts face prelim investigation over graft raps

Sep 18, 2026

Villars, local water districts face prelim investigation over graft raps

[Updated as of 7:30 p.m., Sept. 18, 2026] MANILA, Philippines — Sens. Mark and Camille Villar, parents former Sens. Manny and Cynthia Villar, and businessman Paolo Villar, and several officials are now facing investigation over alleged questionable joint venture agreements entered into by Prime Water Infrastructure Corporation (PWIC). Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano announced in a

Oriental Mindoro tightens border after ASF hits Occidental Mindoro

Sep 18, 2026

Oriental Mindoro tightens border after ASF hits Occidental Mindoro

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro is stepping up border biosecurity measures after the first African Swine Fever (ASF) case struck neighboring Occidental Mindoro last week.  Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Vinscent B. Gahol, Acting Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Alfredo Manglicmot, and Provincial Administrator Atty. Earl Ligorio R. Turano

3 dead, 8 wounded in South Cotabato school shooting

Sep 18, 2026

3 dead, 8 wounded in South Cotabato school shooting

COTABATO CITY—At least three students have died in a shooting incident inside Banga National High School here at past 1 p.m. on Friday, authorities said. Banga Mayor Albert Palencia told Bombo Radyo Koronadal on Friday afternoon that the students were declared dead upon arrival at a local hospital, citing a report from the Municipal Disaster

Motorcycle crash kills rider, seriously injures another in Cavite

Sep 18, 2026

Motorcycle crash kills rider, seriously injures another in Cavite

LUCENA CITY – A 57-year-old motorcycle rider died while a 22-year-old rider was seriously injured in a collision at Indang town in Cavite on Thursday night, police said. Their two motorcycles crashed into each other along the national highway in Barangay Calumpang Cerca at 6:10 p.m. Police said the older rider overtook another vehicle, occupied

Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - September 18, 2026

Sep 18, 2026

Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - September 18, 2026

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Pangasinan town examines solutions in flood inquiry

Sep 18, 2026

Pangasinan town examines solutions in flood inquiry

ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan — The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) explored a long-term plan to reduce flooding, including river clearing, dredging, drainage improvements, and upgrades to bridges and spillways during an inquiry on Tuesday. The council investigation stemmed from a privilege speech by Councilor Cirilo Radoc, who asked for an examination of the causes of Alaminos flooding.

DPWH to execute solutions to Dagupan flooding

Sep 18, 2026

DPWH to execute solutions to Dagupan flooding

STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will implement dredging, deploy mobile pumps, and construct water detention basins to ease flooding in Dagupan City. These actions will be done together with local government units (LGUs). “The first thing we need to do is to dredge from the upstream of the Sinocalan

'I have a side and it's always on the side of His Majesty': Kemi Badenoch backs King Charles in row with Earl Spencer over searing Diana memoir

Sep 18, 2026

'I have a side and it's always on the side of His Majesty': Kemi Badenoch backs King Charles in row with Earl Spencer over searing Diana memoir

The Earl's searing memoir has sparked anger in royal circles after he claimed King Charles III told him in the days after Diana's death that 'we will forget her soon enough'.

Devastating nickname fed-up Minneapolis locals have given to America's wokest prosecutor revealed, after she spent $500k of taxpayer cash on bodyguards

Sep 18, 2026

Devastating nickname fed-up Minneapolis locals have given to America's wokest prosecutor revealed, after she spent $500k of taxpayer cash on bodyguards

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, 62, was handed the nickname on social media following numerous reports of accused criminals, including alleged murderers, being set free.

M60 traffic LIVE as queues continue after broken down lorry

Sep 18, 2026

M60 traffic LIVE as queues continue after broken down lorry

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