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9 Philippine hotels awarded Michelin Keys in 2026, up from 5 in 2025
Sep 18, 2026
9 Philippine hotels awarded Michelin Keys in 2026, up from 5 in 2025

From five Michelin Key hotels last year to 9 in 2026, the new selection added to the Michelin Key list is proof of hospitality excellence

Marcos condemns, orders thorough probe into South Cotabato shooting
Sep 18, 2026
Marcos condemns, orders thorough probe into South Cotabato shooting

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemned yet another school shooting incident, this time in South Cotabato, and directed agencies to report on school security measures being implemented. At least three students died in a shooting at Banga National High School, which happened inside the school shortly after 1 p.m. One of the fatalities is

No jackpot winners in Sept. 18 PCSO lotto draws
Sep 18, 2026
No jackpot winners in Sept. 18 PCSO lotto draws

MANILA, Philippines — No ticket won the jackpots in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws Friday, Sept. 18, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Ultra Lotto 6/58 winning combination was 07-51-39-30-49-02 for a jackpot of ₱307.76 million. PCSO said there was no jackpot winner. The Mega Lotto 6/45 winning

Blumentritt descendants donate rare Rizal letter, other 19th-century items to National Museum
Sep 18, 2026
Blumentritt descendants donate rare Rizal letter, other 19th-century items to National Museum

VIENNA, Austria - The National Museum of the Philippines has acquired three sets of 19th-century heirlooms kept by descendants of Austro-Hungarian ethnographer Ferdinand Blumentritt.

Indonesia becomes second country in Southeast Asia to have aircraft carrier
Sep 18, 2026
Indonesia becomes second country in Southeast Asia to have aircraft carrier

Indonesia welcomed its first aircraft carrier Friday, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthen the archipelago nation's maritime security and disaster response capabilities.

Not sub judice: Tolosa hopes impeach court would hear entire clip
Sep 18, 2026
Not sub judice: Tolosa hopes impeach court would hear entire clip

MANILA, Philippines — Counsel for the prosecution Benjamin Tolosa Jr. has maintained that his statements during media interviews were not meant to influence the Senate Impeachment Court towards convicting Vice President Sara Duterte, saying it would be good to hear the entire clip to provide context. Tolosa in an interview on Friday relayed that the Senate

Manila Water expands sewer network to 500 km as of July 2026
Sep 18, 2026
Manila Water expands sewer network to 500 km as of July 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water has expanded its sewer network to 500.08 kilometers as of July 2026, marking a significant milestone in its continuing efforts to improve sewer services and protect public health and the environment across its service area. The milestone reflects Manila Water’s long-term commitment to expanding access to sewer services and supporting cleaner

UP students stage walkout over 2027 budget cuts, Pax Silica
Sep 18, 2026
UP students stage walkout over 2027 budget cuts, Pax Silica

Around 6,000 students, teachers, and officials from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) joined a walkout on Friday to protest issues including education budget cuts and the proposed Pax Silica initiative.

Ejercito checks on major Metro Manila railway projects
Sep 18, 2026
Ejercito checks on major Metro Manila railway projects

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito visited on Thursday the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Valenzuela Depot and Metro Manila Subway System project site with Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, along with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Embassy of Japan, and project contractors, to inspect the progress of the country’s major railway projects.

Australian denies murdering Thai teenager in Pattaya
Sep 18, 2026
Australian denies murdering Thai teenager in Pattaya

An Australian accused of murdering a Thai teenager and stuffing her body in a suitcase pleaded not guilty Friday in a hearing in the seaside resort city of Pattaya, a court official said.

LTFRB suspends PUV fuel discount amid BSKE election ban 
Sep 18, 2026
LTFRB suspends PUV fuel discount amid BSKE election ban 

MANILA, Philippines — The P12-per-liter fuel discount program will be temporarily suspended starting Friday, Sept. 18, amid an election ban for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced. In an advisory, the LTFRB said the suspension of the P12 discount provided to public utility jeepneys

Improving PH learning gains needs strong LGU support – Angara
Sep 18, 2026
Improving PH learning gains needs strong LGU support – Angara

MANILA, Philippines — Improving the learning gains that the Philippines has made, as evidenced by its performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), would need the stronger and more active participation of local government units, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said in a Department of Education (DepEd) statement issued on Friday. “LGUs played