Marcos open to requiring congressional franchises for social media apps

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to a measure requiring social media platforms to secure congressional franchises before operating in the Philippines if the proposal is deemed beneficial for the safety of the public, according to Palace press officer Claire Castro. The idea was raised anew by Quezon Rep. David “Jayjay” Suarez as

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Sep 22, 2026

2 Cagayan de Oro cops arrested for allegedly shooting man

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Two police officers were arrested by their colleagues at a border control checkpoint after allegedly shooting a man Monday evening in Sitio Lumboy, Barangay Indahag here. A concerned citizen alerted Police Station 2 at 9:54 p.m. about gunfire in the area, which prompted a citywide flash alarm. The male victim

Sep 22, 2026

2026 vs 2027 bar exam: What changes for aspiring lawyers?

MANILA, Philippines — Less than a month after the conclusion of the 2026 bar examination, the Supreme Court (SC) has released the syllabus and schedule for next year’s exam. In Bar Bulletin No. 1-2027, SC Associate Justice Ricardo Rosario, chairperson of the 2027 bar examination, told aspiring lawyers that the exam will be a test of

Sep 22, 2026

Over 20,000 DepEd’s teaching positions are still vacant – solon

MANILA, Philippines — Over 20,000 teaching positions of the Department of Education (DepEd) are currently unfilled, according to Davao de Oro Rep. Maricar Zamora on Tuesday. During the House sponsorship and plenary deliberations on the proposed DepEd budget for next year, ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio asked Zamora about the current status of vacant teaching positions.

Sep 22, 2026

Quezon festival wins best cultural award in Bukidnon

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Quezon’s “Sunggod Teh Kamanga” festival bagged Best Cultural Festival at Bukidnon’s Pagdayaw: A Night of Tourism, Culture, and Arts Excellence. Sunggod Teh Kamanga is a vibrant showcase of the Manobo tribe’s traditions and culture, uniting the community to honor and preserve their heritage. READ: Manobo tribe holds 17th ‘Sunggod Teh Kamanga’ in Quezon,

Sep 22, 2026

Dole to employers: Protect workers from poor air quality

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Tuesday called on private companies to implement and conduct precautionary measures to ensure workers are safe from the threat of poor air quality. Under Labor Advisory No. 15, Series of 2026, signed on Sept. 18, employers must apply workplace control measures, including those in

Sep 22, 2026

Marcos open to requiring congressional franchises for social media apps

Sep 22, 2026

Impeachment court serves subpoena to Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday served a subpoena to Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte to appear as the prosecution panel’s witness in the impeachment trial of her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. Two members of the Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms personally went to Davao City to serve the subpoena

Sep 22, 2026

WATCH: Prosecution presents PhilGeps exec as new witness

MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel presents during Day 28 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGeps) Division Chief Rendell Sopeña as its latest witness, as it delves deeper into Duterte’s corporate ties. Sopeña is expected to present official government procurement records involving companies allegedly linked to the

Sep 22, 2026

‘Duterte-linked firm got 49 service contracts from Davao gov’t offices’

[Updated Sept. 22, 2026, 3:58 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines – Forty-nine food services contracts were awarded by government offices in the Davao Region to a corporation linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, a Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) official said on Tuesday. PhilGEPS Electronic Government Procurement Operations Division chief Rendell Sopeña said a total of

Sep 22, 2026

Korea's aviation industry undergoes major M&A shakeup

Korea’s low-cost carrier (LCC) industry is heading for a major shakeup, as VIG Partners moves to acquire Air Premia, seeking synergies by combining the long-haul-focused carrier with its existing Eastar Jet, which has a stronger presence on short-haul routes. VIG is reportedly in negotiations with AP Holdings and Tire Bank to acquire about 70 percent of Air Premia, with the transaction valued at around 300 billion won ($217 million). The potential deal would mark VIG’s second major move in Korea’s LCC industry since it acquired Eastar Jet in 2023. The latest move would give the private equity firm access to two airlines with distinctly different route strategies: Eastar has focused largely on short- and medium-haul routes, while Air Premia has built its business around long-haul services, including flights particularly to the United States. The combination could therefore offer a way to build scale across a broader network, rather than simply adding another airline to VIG’s portfolio. Eastar Jet and Air Premia generated combined sales of about 1.21 trillion won last year, accordi

Sep 22, 2026

In AI-augmented legal market, clients will judge firms by final results: BKL chief

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a standard tool across the legal profession and beyond, clients will ultimately judge law firms not by whether or how much they use the technology, but by the quality of the results they deliver with it, said Yi Joon-ki, managing partner of Bae, Kim & Lee (BKL). “Clients do not really care what tools we use,” Yi said in a recent interview with The Korea Times at his office. “What they want is a compelling and useful analysis — one that addresses their needs. In the end, it is BKL’s judgment, and BKL will be responsible for it. As long as we deliver a reliable answer, that is what matters to them.” The Seoul-based law firm has emerged as one of the most active adopters of generative AI among Korean law firms, rolling out the technology across the organization this year after conducting pilot projects in litigation, legal research, due diligence, document drafting and other legal tasks. Yi said BKL’s broader ambition is not merely to automate routine work, but to redesign legal workflows so that lawyers can deliver deeper analysis, sha

Sep 22, 2026

Lee approves appointments of finance, defense, land minister nominees

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday approved the appointments of the minister nominees for finance, defense and land, his office said. Finance Minister nominee Lee Hyoung-il, Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul and Land Minister nominee Hong Jee-sun recently underwent confirmation hearings at the National Assembly, and their hearing reports were adopted by the respective parliamentary committees. Lee appears to have signed off on their appointments shortly after arriving in New York, where he is set to attend the U.N. General Assembly.

Marcos open to requiring congressional franchises for social media apps

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Marcos open to requiring congressional franchises for social media apps

Impeachment court serves subpoena to Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte

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