Breaking the debt cycle from predatory lenders: 3 Cebuana entrepreneurs rely on GLoan Negosyo to grow business

Philstar - Sep 25, 2026

For many Filipino entrepreneurs, the biggest hurdle isn’t the idea, it’s the capital to make it happen.

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SWS: 30% of Filipinos disagree that they are unable to reduce corruption

Sep 24, 2026

Only 30% of adult Filipinos disagree with the statement, “A person like me cannot do anything to reduce corruption in the government," according to the Social Weather Survey (SWS) on personal efficacy against corruption conducted in June 2026.

Hypothetical tandem of Sara Duterte-Robin Padilla leads over Leni Robredo-Bam Aquino, says OCTA Research

Sep 24, 2026

The hypothetical tandem of Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Robin Padilla would take the lead over Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Senator Bam Aquino but with a smaller margin, according to key findings from the Tugon ng Masa (TNM) nationwide survey.

After 16 years together, a free wedding makes a dream come true

Sep 24, 2026

ILIGAN CITY — After living together for 16 years, Danna and Erwin Juntilla finally tied the knot in a free wedding ceremony offered by the local government unit (LGU) of Iligan. The Juntillas were among 71 couples married by Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao during the Asenso Iliganon Mass Wedding rites held here last week.

Developer: Land claims valid, but won’t ‘silence’ Mangyan assertions

Sep 24, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Saying it does not intend to “silence” criticisms from the Mangyan-Iraya community, developer Pieceland Corporation insists it has the legal right over a 302,944 square meter property in Barangay Poblacion at Abra de Ilog town in Occidental Mindoro which an indigenous tribal organization claims as part of its ancestral domain.

Cojuangco says gov’t dragging its foot on nuclear power option

Sep 24, 2026

MORONG, Bataan — Pangasinan 2nd District Rep. Mark Cojuangco blamed the national government for dragging its feet on nuclear energy, saying he was disappointed by the lack of firm resolve to operate the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) in this coastal town. Speaking before a group of reporters who toured the BNPP facilities on Thursday,

Baguio's Mirador welcomed Archbishop Sheen for Filipino bishops' retreat in 1975

Sep 24, 2026

Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once visited Baguio City to direct a retreat for Filipino bishops more than 50 years ago.

Gov’t lifts temporary ban on Discord after online safety commitment

Sep 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have lifted the temporary ban on Discord. That is after the messaging platform committed to implementing stronger child safety protocols and counter-extremism measures. The decision followed a meeting between Philippine officials and senior Discord executives, including

Ideal is 16 or more conviction votes, even with lower denominator – Luistro

Sep 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has admitted that the ideal scenario for the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is to get 16 or more conviction votes. She expressed her hope as the Senate Impeachment Court allowed a lower minimum vote requirement to convict the vice president, if some senator-judges

Cagayan Valley workers seek P100 daily wage hike; employers oppose

Sep 24, 2026

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — Workers in Cagayan Valley are seeking a P100 increase in the basic daily wage, while employers are pushing to keep the current P500 minimum wage for private-sector workers. The competing positions were laid out during a Sept. 24 public hearing at the Isabela provincial capitol, where employee representatives said the

JV Ejercito backs stronger DOJ, NBI cybercrime efforts amid online scams

Sep 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito has pledged full support for efforts by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to combat cybercrime, cyber fraud and other online scams, including securing adequate funding to strengthen their capabilities. Ejercito, chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and the Committee on Justice,

DBM seeks 7-fold boost in 2027 EV program budget to P229 million

Sep 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is asking Congress for an almost P229-million budget for the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Program (EVIDP) for 2027 as the country further reduces its dependence on imported fossil fuel and transitions to cleaner transportation. The DBM’s request for a P228.92 million proposed funding for EVIDP

DPWH seeks P20B 'institutional amendments' within proposed 2027 budget

Sep 24, 2026

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is proposing institutional amendments worth around P20 billion to its proposed P643.95-billion budget for 2027, a House lawmaker said Thursday.

Breaking the debt cycle from predatory lenders: 3 Cebuana entrepreneurs rely on GLoan Negosyo to grow business

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SWS: 30% of Filipinos disagree that they are unable to reduce corruption

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After 16 years together, a free wedding makes a dream come true

Developer: Land claims valid, but won’t ‘silence’ Mangyan assertions

Cojuangco says gov’t dragging its foot on nuclear power option

Baguio's Mirador welcomed Archbishop Sheen for Filipino bishops' retreat in 1975

Gov’t lifts temporary ban on Discord after online safety commitment

Ideal is 16 or more conviction votes, even with lower denominator – Luistro

Cagayan Valley workers seek P100 daily wage hike; employers oppose

JV Ejercito backs stronger DOJ, NBI cybercrime efforts amid online scams

DBM seeks 7-fold boost in 2027 EV program budget to P229 million

DPWH seeks P20B 'institutional amendments' within proposed 2027 budget

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