A priest of the Order of the Discalced Augustinians (OAD), Rev. Fr. Libby Daños, has been temporarily suspended from public ministry and is now undergoing a canonical investigation after he officiated in the blessing of a Masonic marker—an act that has stirred controversy within the Catholic community.

Leyte priest blesses Masonic marker; Suspended!

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The Bureau of Customs (BoC) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) prevented the illegal exportation of agarwood, a protected forest product considered endangered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

P9.3-M worth of agarwood seized by BoC

Bird strikes can cause serious harm to airplanes, damaging its equipment or even compromising its safety.

AirAsia PH joins initiative vs. bird strikes

The Senate coup was swift and ruthless. On September 8, 2025, Vicente “Tito” Sotto III ousted Francis “Chiz” Escudero as Senate President with fifteen votes. For pro-Duterte senators, the ambush was stunning. They expected Escudero to hold the gavel longer, but the numbers shifted overnight. What fell was not just a leadership post—it was the balance of power in the Senate, destabilized by scandal, shifting loyalties, and an investigation that dug deeper than expected.

Flood Scandal, Senate Power Shifts

When sermons thunder over millions but fall mute over trillions, the contest is no longer about morality. It’s about protecting the king.

₱125 million loud, ₱1 trillion silent

For decades, Santa Rosa City has led the way in the transformation of Laguna from a predominantly-agricultural province to one of the largest industrial hubs outside Metro Manila.

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Not many Filipinos know it, but September is designated by the national government as "National Clean-Up Month."

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As part of honoring the contributions of the Filipino worker last Labor Day, May 1, the Social Security System (SSS) said it has rolled out enhanced and expanded programs for its members.

Enhanced programs for SSS members

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I used to wonder (and still do) how the heck Filipinos in the 1980s managed to mass together, set aside their differences and rally together against the dictator. Given the challenges of the period, I am pretty sure that the will of those who aspired of a better tomorrow is much, much greater.

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China officially observed the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War 2 last September 3 with the now historic 2025 China Victory Day Parade.  It was called Conference to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

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