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Palace calls out Sara’s ‘illegal, dangerous’ advice to kidnap absentee lawmaker Zaldy Co

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 20, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang called out Vice President Sara Duterte for suggesting to kidnap Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co over his alleged involvement in anomalous flood control projects, saying such a proposal was both “illegal and dangerous.” In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview on Friday, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro questioned whether it should […]

Marcos launches personalized student beep cards

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 20, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday led the Metro-wide launch of the personalized white student Beep cards as part of the government’s efforts to make travel faster and more affordable for students. The President, joined by acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, launched the discounted Beep cards at the Legarda station of Light […]

Military officials back Marcos’ anti-corruption fight

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 20, 2025

MANILA, Philippines – Retired and active members of the military expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his fight to eradicate corruption in government, calling such illegal acts as “direct and severe threat to national security.” The expression of support was made by members of the Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO) during […]

DOST to lead new virology institute

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 20, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Friday that it was tasked to lead the new Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act 12290, establishing the VIP. The institute aims to fortify the country’s defenses against infectious diseases and […]

Marcos lauds UAE’s support for OFWs

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 20, 2025

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. thanked the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its support for Filipino workers, calling it a “true partner in building smarter, future-ready governments.” The President expressed appreciation to the UAE during his meeting with an official delegation from the UAE led by Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for […]

MMDA prepares for Sept. 21 protest

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 20, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) laid out measures to manage traffic and public safety during the mass protest against corruption and plunder on Sunday. The agency confirmed to The Manila Times that no rerouting schemes would be implemented, but traffic personnel would be deployed to guide motorists and manage congestion around […]

AMLC freezes 592 bank accounts in flood control probe

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 20, 2025

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured an order from the Court of Appeals to freeze 592 bank accounts suspected of being linked to anomalous flood control projects. In a statement on Friday, the AMLC said the order also covered three insurance policies, 73 motor vehicles, and 18 real properties belonging to individuals and contractors […]

SM Investments Corp. engenders sustainable cooperation

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 20, 2025

MAJOR Philippine conglomerate and holding company SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) — dominating in the key business segments of retail, property, and banking and financial services — will be awarded with a trophy during the premiere ceremony of The Manila Times Sustainability Champions Awards to be held at Conrad Manila in Pasay City on Sept. 23, […]

Duterte’s defense hands ICC prosecutors more evidence

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 20, 2025

THE legal team of former president Rodrigo Duterte has disclosed 30 distinct items of evidence to prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC), a court filing shows. Based on a public notification document from the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber I, the disclosure occurred in two batches this month. The defense handed over 29 items of evidence […]

Año calls for stronger international cooperation in West Philippine Sea

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 20, 2025

(UPDATE) NATIONAL Security Adviser Eduardo Año warned of escalating asymmetric threats that could undermine Philippine security, highlighting China’s recent maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as a pressing concern requiring coordinated international action. Speaking at the Navigating Asymmetric Threats: Cross-Regional Strategies for Europe and the Indo-Pacific forum hosted by the Stratbase Institute and the […]

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