Trump plans to ban CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House

Global News - Sep 18, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage.

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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

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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.

LTFRB suspends PUV fuel discount amid BSKE election ban 

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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

Minority solons seek faster reforms after S. Cotabato school shooting

Sep 18, 2026

Minority solons seek faster reforms after S. Cotabato school shooting

MANILA, Philippines — The government needs to swiftly adopt comprehensive reforms to prevent school shootings following the recent attack at a South Cotabato national high school that left three students dead and several others wounded, according to members of the House minority bloc. In separate statements, Akbayan party-list Reps. Chel Diokno and Percival Cendaña, along with

School shooting ‘cannot be our new normal’ – Hontiveros

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MANILA, Philippines – Following the school shooting incident in South Cotabato, Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Friday stressed that such incidents must not become the country’s “new normal.” Six students were killed and 17 others injured after a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato on Friday afternoon. “Nakakadurog ng puso na may isa

Gadget guide: What students must know before buying

Sep 18, 2026

Gadget guide: What students must know before buying

MANILA, Philippines — Before spending their hard-earned savings on a new tool, student buyers need a reliable gadget guide to help them make informed and confident decisions on their next big purchase.  We’ve created a list of things that students should remember, know, and avoid before deciding on their next gadget purchase that will empower

Cayetano warns risk of ‘mistrial’ if voting rule changed mid-trial

Sep 18, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Amid discussions of changing the voting threshold needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano warned that changing a ruling in the middle of a trial could lead to a mistrial. Cayetano, in a Facebook livestream, stressed that he would not want to start

Abante: Is it fair to let senators who missed VP trial vote?

Sep 18, 2026

Abante: Is it fair to let senators who missed VP trial vote?

MANILA, Philippines — Will it be fair to let senators who did not follow Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial vote as the Senate court makes its ruling on the case? Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr., chair of the House Committee on Human Rights, raised that question during an online media conference on Friday as

DOTr chief pushes for Edsa busway funding in 2027

Sep 18, 2026

DOTr chief pushes for Edsa busway funding in 2027

MANILA, Philippines — Transport Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Friday called for the restoration of the proposed P1.756 billion funding of the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) bus carousel system at the Senate finance committee hearing. This comes as the Edsa busway system receives zero funding in the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) proposed 2027

Spanberger announces tightened data center restrictions, clean energy mandates in Virginia

Sep 18, 2026

Spanberger announces tightened data center restrictions, clean energy mandates in Virginia

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Friday announced a new proposal to tighten restrictions on data center developments in the Old Dominion. The governor’s “Data Center Accountability Framework” outlines several objectives for the commonwealth’s approach to these projects, including cutting down on noise pollution and water use tied to these projects and promoting clean energy...

Sub judice rule? Tolosa notes VP claim that Marcos controls Senate

Sep 18, 2026

Sub judice rule? Tolosa notes VP claim that Marcos controls Senate

MANILA, Philippines — Prosecution counsel Benjamin Tolosa Jr. urges a fair application of the Senate impeachment court’s sub judice ruling, pointing out that Vice President Sara Duterte herself violated it by claiming that senator-judges were all under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s control. In an interview on Friday with reporters covering the House, Tolosa said that Duterte made

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