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NationThe Department of Health accepted a 30,000-square-meter land donation in Sipalay City to build the first dedicated mental health and drug rehabilitation facility serving Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor.
EconomyHeadline inflation slowed to 6.1% in August, its fourth consecutive monthly decline, as vegetable prices cooled — but rice inflation accelerated to 19.4%, keeping food costs a persistent problem.
WorldThe Department of Foreign Affairs says its One China Policy stance remains consistent even as Taiwan moves to open a representative office in Cebu meant to link a Taiwan-Philippines economic corridor to the Luzon Economic Corridor.
PoliticsThe PNP deployed roughly 15,746 personnel across Metro Manila, with thousands more nationwide, for rallies marking the 54th anniversary of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s 1972 martial law declaration.
GovernmentMalacañang says flood control corruption cases remain under active investigation as the government-wide spending freeze on flood infrastructure projects continues to weigh on economic growth.
RegionsCalumpit, Hagonoy, and Malolos in Bulacan have emerged as focal points in the flood control ghost-project investigation, with one contractor linked to ₱9 billion in nationwide awards.
NationTyphoon Kalmaegi’s deadly flooding in the Visayas renewed public attention on substandard flood control projects, with local officials saying better infrastructure could have reduced the toll.
GovernmentThe Department of Justice says 14 of 421 flood control projects flagged for review have been confirmed as "ghost projects" that were never built, with cases already filed over two of them.
TechnologyThe national ID system expands registration capacity as more Filipinos gain access to digital government services.
NationThe government vows to sustain its presence in contested waters amid continued tensions in the region.
GovernmentLawmakers tackle key allocations for education, health, and infrastructure as budget deliberations continue in the House of Representatives.
WorldPhilippine and American officials reaffirmed defense cooperation commitments during a bilateral meeting focused on regional security.
NationSustained heavy rainfall has displaced thousands of residents across northern provinces, prompting evacuation and relief operations.