https://www.philstar.com/rss/headlines Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:30:04 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554091/lachica-madriaga-out-witnessesDaphne Galvez The House prosecution panel has dropped as witnesses two of Vice President Sara Duterte’s former security officers and her alleged former bagman, Ramil Madriaga, saying evidence already presented is sufficient to establish allegations of misuse, misappropriation and irregular liquidation of P612.5 million in confidential funds. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554091/lachica-madriaga-out-witnesses https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554092/pcg-chinese-ship-monitored-panatag-weeksMichael Punongbayan While the Philippines was busy grappling with heavy monsoon rains and flooding, a Chinese survey vessel illegally operated within Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, the Philippine Coast Guard said yesterday. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554092/pcg-chinese-ship-monitored-panatag-weeks https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554093/duterte-camp-seeks-stricter-icc-rules-digital-evidenceJanvic Mateo Citing the proliferation of misinformation online, the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to adopt stricter protocols for verifying digital materials. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554093/duterte-camp-seeks-stricter-icc-rules-digital-evidence https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554095/nbi-file-trafficking-raps-vs-leviste-6-othersMark Ernest Villeza The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to file qualified human trafficking charges against Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste, former lawmaker Jacinto Paras and five others over an alleged honey trap plot targeting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554095/nbi-file-trafficking-raps-vs-leviste-6-others https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554097/mmda-sends-flood-barriers-mobile-pumps-nlexAndrew Ronquillo The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is continuing to help ease flooding in San Simon, Pampanga along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) by deploying mobile pumps and L-shaped barriers, according to MMDA Chairman Don Artes. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554097/mmda-sends-flood-barriers-mobile-pumps-nlex https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554099/ombudsman-urgedsubstantiate-allegations-vs-caDaphne Galvez The Supreme Court has urged Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla or any concerned party to substantiate allegations of partiality, misconduct and corruption against the Court of Appeals (CA), saying it can only act on such accusations through proper complaints and supporting evidence. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554099/ombudsman-urgedsubstantiate-allegations-vs-ca https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554100/p4-p5liter-oil-price-hike-seen-next-weekBrix Lelis After recent price cuts, domestic oil firms are expected to raise pump prices by up to P5 per liter next week amid fears of further supply disruptions in the Middle East. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554100/p4-p5liter-oil-price-hike-seen-next-week https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554101/da-p20kilo-rice-market-price-now-out-reachEJ Macababbad The P20-per-kilo market price for rice promised by President Marcos during his 2022 campaign is now out of reach as rising fertilizer, transport and fuel costs continue to drive up rice production expenses, according to the Department of Agriculture. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554101/da-p20kilo-rice-market-price-now-out-reach https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554104/president-marcos-signs-law-expanding-government-assistance-tertiary-studentsHelen Flores President Marcos signed a law expanding government assistance to college or vocational course students from poor households, including qualified beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554104/president-marcos-signs-law-expanding-government-assistance-tertiary-students https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554106/bonoan-released-romualdez-questions-court-moveEmmanuel Tupas Three months after he surrendered over plunder and graft charges, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel Bonoan was released from detention yesterday morning. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/05/2554106/bonoan-released-romualdez-questions-court-move