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COTABATO CITY  – The BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC) on Tuesday indicated its openness for coalition-building with other major political parties in the region for the regular parliament that will start official functions on October 30. BGC is the regional political party with the third most number of seats won, after the supposedly administration-aligned Bangsamoro Federalist

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The municipal administrations of Balamban, Pinamungajan, and Barili have backed former Deputy Speaker and ex-Cebu 3rd District Representative Pablo John Garcia’s call to reduce real property and other taxes in Cebu Province, citing the prolonged difficulties affecting families and local enterprises. Garcia is pushing to reduce real property tax, sand and

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Waterfront Police Station of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) summoned a group of minors who were allegedly involved in a riot in Barangay Tejero, Cebu City, on Saturday evening, Sept. 19, 2026. A video of the incident went viral on social media. It showed two groups who threw glass bottles at

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu businessman and philanthropist Ricarido Delfin King, who built a business career rooted in family, faith, and service, has died. He was 77. The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) mourned King’s passing, remembering him as a “distinguished business leader and philanthropist” who received an honorary degree of Doctor in Business Management,

MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle rider was arrested for allegedly fleeing a police checkpoint and later found carrying an unlicensed firearm and live ammunition in Las Piñas City, according to the Southern Police District (SPD).  The SPD identified the suspect as alias “Romel,” a 31-year-old male residing in Barangay CAA, Las Piñas City.  READ: 3

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Security measures have been heightened across schools in Bukidnon’s 20 municipalities and two cities following a recent shooting rampage in South Cotabato that left three dead and six injured. Capt. Shiela Joy Jangad, Bukidnon Provincial Police Office spokesperson, told the Inquirer on Tuesday afternoon that police increased visibility in various campuses.

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Agusan del Sur 2nd District Rep. Adolph Edward Plaza is pushing for a nationwide soil strategy to boost agriculture through state universities and colleges (SUCs). Plaza brought together agriculture officials, scientists, and academic leaders at the Batasang Pambansa complex on Tuesday to explore a collaborative framework that would link

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday maintained that no one is above the law amid questions over Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests. The Palace’s remarks came after Securities and Exchange Commission records showed that Duterte remained a director and shareholder of a private company after assuming office in 2022. READ: SEC records: Sara Duterte stayed

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez on Tuesday said the government is continuing efforts to ease the impact of rising fuel prices amid woes in the transportation sector.  READ: OIL PRICE WATCH as of Sept. 22, 2026 Lopez said that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s hearing on the pending fare hike