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Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam will attend the U.N. General Assembly's high-level general debate in New York and pay a state visit to Canada this month.

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Padilla sheds tears upon seeing ‘Father Digong’ appear at ICC chamber

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Big-time oil price hike of up to P11 for diesel, P5 for gas set for next week

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Romualdez’s staff, co-accused in P7.4B plunder case, out of country

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Sep 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Thursday terminated sponsorship and plenary deliberations on the proposed P27.89-billion budget for the Congress of the Philippines for 2027 without any interpellation. Davao de Oro Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora sponsored the proposed budget of the Congress, which covers the Senate, House of Representatives, House and Senate Electoral

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Impeachment court issues show cause order on Ridon, Tolosa over sub judice rule

Sep 17, 2026

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DA opens P74.4-million rice processing facility in Cabanatuan

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House halts DICT budget talks over online safety concerns

Sep 17, 2026

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DOE: High initial costs of renewable energy only temporary

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Bayan to Palace: Focus on anti-corruption drive, not Sept. 21 rallies

Sep 17, 2026

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China opens its first major river-to-sea canal since 1949 as $10.8B shortcut to Southeast Asia

Sep 17, 2026

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Legal scholar urges review of legitimacy rules in Philippine family law

Sep 17, 2026

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