World’s biggest trade pact eyes further enlargement

Inquirer.net - Sep 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Already the world’s largest free trade agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is widening its ambitions as it prepares rules that could pave the way for five more economies to join the existing trade bloc. At the Asean meetings in Manila on Monday, RCEP ministers agreed to establish an ad hoc

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Ex-BFP chief pleads not guilty to indirect bribery raps

Sep 23, 2026

Ex-BFP chief pleads not guilty to indirect bribery raps

MANILA, Philippines — Former Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) chief Jesus Fernandez on Tuesday pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on one of his two indirect bribery cases before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division. The information was relayed to the Inquirer by his lawyer, Jhufel Brañanola, in a text message. Fernandez is charged with receiving P10.7

Police: No fatalities in Sept. 21 martial law protests

Sep 23, 2026

Police: No fatalities in Sept. 21 martial law protests

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has denied an online post claiming that two people were killed in a rally in Manila marking the 54th anniversary of martial law on Monday. In a statement on Tuesday, the NCRPO said that based on its real-time monitoring and field reports, there were no

Coalitions shaping up to rule Bangsamoro

Sep 23, 2026

Coalitions shaping up to rule Bangsamoro

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Negotiations are underway to form a coalition of regional political parties in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following its historic parliamentary elections on Sept. 14. Member of Parliament (MP)-elect Naguib Sinarimbo, spokesperson for the Bangsamoro Federal Party (BFP), said their group started exploratory talks with winning

DSWD, DepEd reach out to Banga folk after shooting

Sep 23, 2026

DSWD, DepEd reach out to Banga folk after shooting

BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have joined hands to expand psychosocial first aid (PFA) for schools and communities in the wake of the campus shooting here on Sept. 18 that left three students dead and six others wounded. This developed as

In Baguio, ‘horror fest’ dropped amid backlash

Sep 23, 2026

In Baguio, ‘horror fest’ dropped amid backlash

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Organizers of an annual Halloween parade, held in the city since 2011, have given up plans of staging a “horror festival and convention” in October and would instead proceed with a “fantasy parade” following a religious pushback that now includes Bishop Rafael Cruz of the Diocese of Baguio. The event has

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Sep 23, 2026

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Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

The truth behind Melania Trump's 'fierce' modesty during rare world stage appearance at the UN

Sep 23, 2026

The truth behind Melania Trump's 'fierce' modesty during rare world stage appearance at the UN

The First Lady hosted 57 spouses of world leaders at the event promoting her signature initiative, Fostering the Future Together.

Thailand is rolling out a new EV tax structure linked to local manufacturing

Sep 23, 2026

Thailand is rolling out a new EV tax structure linked to local manufacturing

Thailand's National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee approved a new EV tax structure linking taxes to automakers' local value creation.

Relief for biological parents of baby born with heart defect as surrogate's Supreme Court bid for custody is tossed by judge

Sep 23, 2026

Relief for biological parents of baby born with heart defect as surrogate's Supreme Court bid for custody is tossed by judge

McKenna West's Supreme Court bid collapses September 22 as first heartbreaking images emerge of baby Rumi, born August 12.

Anthony Albanese comes face-to-face with Japanese prime minister for first time since 'melon-gate' controversy

Sep 23, 2026

Anthony Albanese comes face-to-face with Japanese prime minister for first time since 'melon-gate' controversy

Albanese initially sparked outrage after discussing a gift of luxury Shizuoka crown melons from Takaichi during an appearance on comedian Nikki Osborne's Bush Deep podcast in July.

Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: Distressed ex of Jesse Baird recalls alleged murder victim waking up to find 'strange man' in room

Sep 23, 2026

Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: Distressed ex of Jesse Baird recalls alleged murder victim waking up to find 'strange man' in room

Follow Daily Mail's live coverage of Beau Lamarre-Condon's murder trial.

How street bystanders view the 54th Martial Law commemoration protest

Sep 23, 2026

How street bystanders view the 54th Martial Law commemoration protest

Following the 54th Martial Law commemoration, bystanders share their views on the meaning and impact of the rallies

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