Solon wants more powers for SEC to fight abusive debt collectors

Inquirer.net - Sep 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is proposing the provision of more powers to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) so that it can fight rogue online lending applications (OLA) and abusive debt collectors, amid numerous complaints filed before authorities. In a statement on Wednesday, Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas said he has filed House

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Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing: Thailand extends THB43 billion relief package

Sep 23, 2026

Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing: Thailand extends THB43 billion relief package

Thailand & Asia | 24 September 2026 Thailand extends THB43 billion relief package as energy shock threatens household spending Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a THB43 billion extension of consumer and welfare support through November, using funds remaining from an existing borrowing programme rather than issuing new debt. The measures are designed to cushion households from […]

Kent prison among worst in country for violence as report warns of drugs and staff shortages

Sep 23, 2026

Kent prison among worst in country for violence as report warns of drugs and staff shortages

A prison has one of the highest rates of violence of any high-security institution in the country, with assaults being just one of several concerns.

Son of world's richest monarch pleads to come home for emergency brain surgery

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Son of world's richest monarch pleads to come home for emergency brain surgery

Dr. Chakriwat Vivacharawongse, the estranged third son of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, is appealing to return home from Malaysia for emergency surgery on two large brain tumors.

MIT ends Princeton's 15-year reign to top US university rankings

Sep 23, 2026

MIT ends Princeton's 15-year reign to top US university rankings

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology topped the latest U.S. News & World Report national university rankings, ending Princeton University's 15-year reign at number one.

Would a diesel export ban actually bring down prices?

Sep 23, 2026

Would a diesel export ban actually bring down prices?

Experts are skeptical that a diesel export ban would meaningfully reduce fuel prices in the U.S. as the Trump administration sends mixed signals about if it is considering such a move. Analysts interviewed by The Hill said that an outright ban could provide some short-term relief in certain parts of the country, but that in...

10-year Treasury yield spikes to highest point since 2007

Sep 23, 2026

10-year Treasury yield spikes to highest point since 2007

The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield again hit a 19-year high on Wednesday, as the market sell-off continues amid the Iran war and rising government debt. The 10-year note closed at 5.11 percent on Wednesday, up roughly 14 basis points from its closing point on Tuesday. The 10-year bond yield peaked at more than...

Highlights: Day 29 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 23, 2026

Sep 23, 2026

Highlights: Day 29 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – On Day 29 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the Senate impeachment court voted 13 to 1 to reduce the number of votes needed for a conviction, adopting Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo’s motion to reconsider how the two-thirds threshold is calculated.  The ruling means the denominator will be based on how many

PhilSa warns of Chinese rocket debris in PH waters

Sep 23, 2026

PhilSa warns of Chinese rocket debris in PH waters

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSa) on Wednesday evening advised the public in the coastal communities to report any suspected debris found at sea after it confirmed the launch of China’s rocket. China’s Long March 8A rocket was launched from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan, at around 9:33 p.m.

PM sets up new 'Ministry of Truth,' sparking free speech row, as he blames Putin for exploiting Brexit to sow division in Britain

Sep 23, 2026

PM sets up new 'Ministry of Truth,' sparking free speech row, as he blames Putin for exploiting Brexit to sow division in Britain

Fears were mounting that Labour would use a new disinformation unit, dubbed a 'Ministry of Truth' by critics, to 'silence dissent' amongst Britons criticising the Government.

Tropical Storm Surigae set to enter PAR on September 24

Sep 23, 2026

Tropical Storm Surigae set to enter PAR on September 24

Once Tropical Storm Surigae enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility, it will be given the local name Queenie

OpenAI agent breached Medicare, Albanese confirms, as he slams CEO Sam Altman's attitude about the 'unacceptable' incident

Sep 23, 2026

OpenAI agent breached Medicare, Albanese confirms, as he slams CEO Sam Altman's attitude about the 'unacceptable' incident

Anthony Albanese has revealed An OpenAI artificial intelligence agent infiltrated Medicare.

Former boy genius who shocked the world by exposing massive Microsoft security flaw at just FIVE years old suffers epic downfall as he's arrested

Sep 23, 2026

Former boy genius who shocked the world by exposing massive Microsoft security flaw at just FIVE years old suffers epic downfall as he's arrested

Kristoffer Von Hassel was once a celebritiy across the world after discovering a glitch on his father's Xbox, but now his name is in the news again for the wrong reasons.

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