Scott Kennedy on China’s ‘slow tech dragon’ and 2 more Xi-Trump meetings
Scott Kennedy is a senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies. His areas of focus include China’s hi-tech drive, US-China relations and global economic governance. Open Questions first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click here. How would you characterise the outcomes of the China-US summit compared to expectations going in? Is it largely a continuation of that track or do you...
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Mindanao bus operator to raise fares starting Sept. 28
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Rural Transit Mindanao Inc. (RTMI) will implement higher bus fares starting Monday, Sept. 28, with commuters paying an additional P50 per ride on a particular route. The fare hike followed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) approval of a nationwide fare adjustment due to soaring fuel prices,
Chinese Embassy blasts Teodoro as 'anti-China' over remarks on WPS, steel plants
The Chinese Embassy on Sunday once again hit out at Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., accusing him of attacking China at a forum on Saturday.
Sara Duterte trial: Bribery charge may be dropped over 2027 budget talks
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors may drop the bribery charge in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial if they cannot present evidence before the Senate turns to the 2027 national budget, prosecution spokesperson Benjamin Tolosa Jr. said Sunday. He said prosecutors aim to finish presenting evidence against Duterte by mid-October, when the Senate is expected to
Shared fiber conduit rules must ensure reliable connectivity – group
MANILA, Philippines — Consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines supports the proposal to establish national rules for shared underground conduits but said the policy must result in more reliable connectivity for Filipinos. The Private Sector Advisory Council’s Digital Infrastructure Sector recently presented to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the “One Canal Policy,” which would require telecommunications and
Extreme heat downs several performers during Iligan’s Diyandi Festival
ILIGAN CITY — Several performers collapsed due to extreme heat during the Diyandi Festival here on Sunday, held in celebration of the city’s patronal fiesta in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel. Six contingents joined the Kasadya Street Dancing and Showdown Competition at the Anahaw Amphitheater. READ: Diyandi Festival toasts cultural harmony in Iligan Rio
Typhoon Queenie exits PAR
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Queenie exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Sunday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. In its latest update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Queenie, with the international name Surigae, was monitored outside the PAR as of 2 p.m. READ: Typhoon Queenie intensifies while
Weather and travel updates for Bangkok and its nearby regions
Rainfall and flooding in Bangkok could disrupt travel. Airports are operational; travelers should monitor updates and allow extra time.
Kalurks!: Maker ng nag-viral na statue ni Alex Eala, nagpaliwanag sa bashers!
Aired (September 27, 2026): Umani ng iba't ibang komento ang nag-viral na statue ni Alex Eala sa Naic, kaya nagsalita na ang may ari ng statue na bina-bash online! For more 'Kalurks' highlights, click the link below: Get your weekly dose of chika with KALURKS! every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. on GTV. Watch the full episodes of your favorite GMA shows on the new GMA Play app. Download now on Google Play and App Store. Also available on GMANetwork.com/GMAPlay and Android TVs!
Kalurks!: Gladys Reyes, naglabas ng espesyal na kanta para sa mga kontrabida!
Aired (September 27, 2026): Mula sa pagiging paboritong kontrabida sa telebisyon, ngayon naman ay may bagong kantang alay si Gladys Reyes para sa mga certified kontrabida! For more 'Kalurks' highlights, click the link below: Get your weekly dose of chika with KALURKS! every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. on GTV. Watch the full episodes of your favorite GMA shows on the new GMA Play app. Download now on Google Play and App Store. Also available on GMANetwork.com/GMAPlay and Android TVs!
Kalurks!: Gladys Reyes at Kakai Bautista, NALOKA sa dating aktor na "DI MO AFFORD" ang talent fee!
Aired (September 27, 2026): Kilala raw ni Gladys Reyes kung sino ang tinutukoy ni Kalurkey na has-been actor na nag-attitude nang sabihang 'di siya pasok sa budget! Kalurks who? For more 'Kalurks' highlights, click the link below: Get your weekly dose of chika with KALURKS! every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. on GTV. Watch the full episodes of your favorite GMA shows on the new GMA Play app. Download now on Google Play and App Store. Also available on GMANetwork.com/GMAPlay and Android TVs!
No special arrangement for Baste Duterte at impeachment trial – Tongol
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte will receive no special arrangements for his expected appearance as a witness in the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, according to Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Reginald Tongol. “There are no special arrangements like that because the holding room reserved by the Senate
Over 337,000 Central Visayas workers to benefit from P42 wage hike
MANILA, Philippines — Some 337,476 private sector workers in Central Visayas are set to benefit from the PHP42 wage increase approved by the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) said Sunday. The Dole said the wage adjustment will take effect Oct. 14. Under the new wage rates, the
