September, 2025

• 28 September

  Phl, ILO renew partnership for fair recruitment, migrant workers’ protection

  

  The Philippines and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have reaffirmed their partnership to strengthen fair recruitment practices and combat human trafficking, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Friday. On the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac met with ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo to discuss …

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• 28 September

  DPWH suspends Baguio engineers over alleged rigged bidding

  

  The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has suspended six officials of the Baguio City District Engineering Office (DEO) and ordered them to explain alleged irregularities in the bidding of infrastructure projects. In a memorandum dated Sept. 26, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon directed District Engineer Rene Zarate and five other personnel to respond to accusations of rigging, fixing, and …

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• 28 September

  NBI seeks charges against 3 senators, 21 others over flood control scam

  

  The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has recommended the prosecution of 21 people—including incumbent senators Francis Escudero, Joel Villanueva, and Jinggoy Estrada—over alleged irregularities in government flood control projects. In a statement Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed that the lawmakers, along with former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, and several former Department …

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• 28 September

  Chinese envoy bids farewell, hopes Phl-China ties return to ‘right track’

  

  Outgoing Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian expressed optimism that relations between the Philippines and China will “return to the right track” despite ongoing challenges, including tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Speaking at China’s National Day reception in Taguig City Thursday night, Huang said dialogue has been vital in keeping bilateral ties stable over the past five years of his posting. …

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• 28 September

  DND dismisses destabilization plot as ‘desperate lie’

  

  The Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday night brushed aside reports of another destabilization plot against the Marcos administration, branding them as a “desperate attempt to propagate falsehood and sow discord.” “The latest lie of a destabilization/coup plot is outrightly preposterous and achieves nothing other than create confusion and pander to adversarial narratives against the national government,” DND spokesperson …

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• 28 September

  Quo vadis? What’s next after Sept. 21?

  

  The mass indignation rally held September 21 at Luneta—timed with the anniversary of Martial Law—was meant to be a statement, a collective cry for accountability and reform.  Spearheaded mainly by youth organizations, the gathering captured the spirit of a generation disillusioned by systemic corruption and governmental inaction. But what could have been a peaceful, powerful protest was marred by violence, …

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• 28 September

  Foreign-flavored pocket meet in the offing in long, PBA golden season

  

  The PBA is planning to host a mini-tournament involving foreign teams when the league goes into a long season break to give way to Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers and 20th Asian Games. Commissioner Willie Marcial said the Season 50 schedule will be disrupted midway as the national team plays on the road during the qualifiers, …

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• 28 September

  DigiPlus, PhilFirst join hands to reshape online gaming landscape

  

  By Robert Andaya In a big, bold move aimed at reshaping the local online gaming landscape, DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the powerhouse behind BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, and GameZone,have joined forces with Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst), the nation’s pioneering domestic insurer. The two industry leaders have rolled out the country’s first-ever surety bond initiative specifically designed for online gaming participants, …

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• 28 September

  SportsPlus Named Official Gaming Partner of Philippine Olympic Committee; Smart Communications, Inc. Joins as Official Connectivity Partner

  

  SportsPlus, the No. 1 sportsbook in the country and a trusted PAGCOR-regulated platform, has officially entered into a four-year partnership with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) from 2025 to 2029, providing crucial support leading up to and through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as Official Gaming Partner. Smart Communications, Inc. will serve as the Official Connectivity Partner, providing telecommunications support …

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• 28 September

  Filipino jiu-jitsu artists dominate SJJIF Japan tourney

  

  Filipino jiu jitsu artists made samplings of their prowess in international scene, winning three gold medals in the Sports Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) World Jiu Jitsu Championship 2025 and No-Gi Championship in Chiba, Japan over the weekend. Joson Tessa and Jeon Dela Cruz stood at the forefront of the Filipinos exceptional showing in the tournament, with the former taking two …

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