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Japan Expands Certified Support Network for Foreign Residents as 162 Coordinators Reach 38 Prefectures

Japan Expands Certified Support Network for Foreign Residents as 162 Coordinators Reach 38 Prefectures

TOKYO — Japan is expanding a specialized support network for its growing foreign-resident population, with 162 certified coordinators now deployed across 38 of the country's 47 prefectures. The coordinators are trained to help foreign residents navigate consultations involving local governments and other institutions, as authorities respond to increasingly

Pulong Duterte Dares NBI to Find Evidence in Flood-Control Probe

Pulong Duterte Dares NBI to Find Evidence in Flood-Control Probe

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Davao City First District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has challenged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to produce evidence supporting allegations of irregularities in flood-control projects, saying investigators should focus on whether public funds were actually misused. Duterte made the remarks in response to NBI Director

Free Master’s Tuition for 2.25 Million Government Workers Pushed in Senate

Free Master’s Tuition for 2.25 Million Government Workers Pushed in Senate

MANILA, Philippines — More than 2.25 million government workers could gain access to free master’s-level education under a Senate proposal aimed at strengthening the country’s civil service—but the benefit is not yet available, as the measure still needs to go through the legislative process. Senator Loren

Taiwan Uncovers NT$62.87 Billion in Illicit Financial Flows as Election-Funding Probe Intensifies

Taiwan Uncovers NT$62.87 Billion in Illicit Financial Flows as Election-Funding Probe Intensifies

TAIPEI — Taiwan authorities have uncovered more than NT$62.8 billion (about NT$628.7 billion) in suspected illicit financial flows as part of a nationwide crackdown targeting underground remittance networks, money laundering and other channels that could be used to move foreign funds into Taiwan ahead of upcoming local

Pro-Pyongyang Group in Japan Calls Cheering for North Korean Athletes a ‘Patriotic’ Mission Ahead of Asian Games

Pro-Pyongyang Group in Japan Calls Cheering for North Korean Athletes a ‘Patriotic’ Mission Ahead of Asian Games

TOKYO, Japan — A pro-North Korean organization in Japan is urging its members to mount an active cheering campaign for North Korean athletes ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, describing support for the delegation as a “patriotic” mission. The call was reported Tuesday by Choson Sinbo, a Japan-

Oil Hits $99.49 After Iran Fires 20 Missiles Toward Jordan — But the Number Traders Fear Most Isn’t the Oil Price

Oil Hits $99.49 After Iran Fires 20 Missiles Toward Jordan — But the Number Traders Fear Most Isn’t the Oil Price

Oil prices surged for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, September 9, moving within striking distance of $100 a barrel after Iran launched a fresh round of ballistic missiles toward U.S. military targets in Jordan and the Gulf, deepening fears that an expanding Middle East conflict could further disrupt

Taiwan Lottery Announces NT$400 Million in Mid-Autumn Festival Bonus Prizes

Taiwan Lottery Announces NT$400 Million in Mid-Autumn Festival Bonus Prizes

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan Lottery has announced a total of NT$400 million in additional prize money for its 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival promotion, with bonus programs planned across Lotto 6/49, BINGO BINGO and 39 Happy Lotto. The announcement was made on September 8, ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival,

Marcos Had ‘Zero Intervention’ in Cousin Martin Romualdez’s Arrest, Palace Says

Marcos Had ‘Zero Intervention’ in Cousin Martin Romualdez’s Arrest, Palace Says

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had “zero intervention” in the arrest and detention of his cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Malacañang said as the high-profile flood-control corruption case enters a critical stage. The Palace position comes after Romualdez was arrested on September 7, 2026, following the

Remulla Brothers Head to France as Pressure Mounts on Zaldy Co and Loren Legarda

Remulla Brothers Head to France as Pressure Mounts on Zaldy Co and Loren Legarda

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government's pursuit of fugitive former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co is moving beyond the country's borders. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla are preparing to travel to France as authorities step up efforts

Sara Duterte Could Take the Witness Stand in Her Own Impeachment Trial

Sara Duterte Could Take the Witness Stand in Her Own Impeachment Trial

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte could soon face one of the most unusual moments of her impeachment trial: being called to testify as a witness in her own case. The House prosecution panel is considering asking the Senate impeachment court to subpoena Duterte after prosecutors decided to drop the

CBCP Bishop Warns Church Leaders: Abuse Cover-Ups, Negligence Could Lead to Removal

CBCP Bishop Warns Church Leaders: Abuse Cover-Ups, Negligence Could Lead to Removal

MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic bishop has issued a strong warning to clergy and religious leaders in the Philippines: covering up abuse cases or failing to properly respond to reports could itself become grounds for accountability. Bishop Dennis Villarojo of Malolos, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)

Magalong Urges New Baguio Police Chief to Align With Baguio Command Cente

Magalong Urges New Baguio Police Chief to Align With Baguio Command Cente

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has urged newly installed Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) director Police Colonel Nixon L. Laoyan to immediately familiarize himself with the city’s command-center operations and integrate police work with Baguio’s technology-driven public safety system. Laoyan formally assumed his post as

NLEX San Simon Fully Reopens All Lanes After Flood Mitigation Work

NLEX San Simon Fully Reopens All Lanes After Flood Mitigation Work

MANILA, Philippines — All lanes of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in the flood-hit San Simon, Pampanga area have reopened after emergency flood-mitigation measures were carried out to clear water and protect the expressway from further flooding. The reopening marks a major improvement for motorists after days of severe

China Sentences Former Securities Regulator Wang Jianjun to Life in Prison Over $14 Million Bribery Case

China Sentences Former Securities Regulator Wang Jianjun to Life in Prison Over $14 Million Bribery Case

BEIJING — China has sentenced former securities regulator Wang Jianjun to life imprisonment after a court found him guilty of accepting more than 93.4 million yuan (about US$13.9 million) in bribes over a period spanning nearly 15 years. The sentence, handed down on Monday, Sept. 7, adds another

Oil Prices Hit Six-Week High as Middle East Conflict Deepens Supply Shock Fears

Oil Prices Hit Six-Week High as Middle East Conflict Deepens Supply Shock Fears

NEW YORK — Oil prices climbed to their highest levels in roughly six weeks as the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran intensified fears that disruptions to Middle Eastern energy supplies could become longer and more severe. Brent crude rose to around US$97.49 a barrel on Tuesday,

North Korea Warns of Response as US, South Korea and Japan Hold Joint Military Drills

North Korea Warns of Response as US, South Korea and Japan Hold Joint Military Drills

SEOUL — North Korea has sharply condemned a new round of joint military exercises involving the United States, South Korea and Japan, warning that it will take unspecified measures in response to what Pyongyang describes as a growing military threat. North Korea’s newly appointed Defence Minister Kim Song-gi issued

IBP Lawyers Reach 16,148 Filipino Detainees in Massive Jail Drive — But Legal Advice Is Only the First Step

IBP Lawyers Reach 16,148 Filipino Detainees in Massive Jail Drive — But Legal Advice Is Only the First Step

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of persons deprived of liberty across the Philippines have received legal assistance under a nationwide campaign led by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, as the country continues to confront severe overcrowding inside its detention facilities. The Integrated Bar of the Philippines reported that lawyers participating in

Australian Funds Managing A$1.4 Trillion Are Eyeing the Philippines — But One Number Shows How Much Money Has Actually Arrived

Australian Funds Managing A$1.4 Trillion Are Eyeing the Philippines — But One Number Shows How Much Money Has Actually Arrived

MANILA, Philippines — Some of Australia’s biggest institutional investors are turning their attention to the Philippines, bringing representatives of firms that collectively manage nearly A$1.4 trillion in assets to Manila as they explore opportunities in energy, transportation, infrastructure and other strategic industries. But the headline number comes with

Philippine Courts Are Short 463 Judges — But the Bigger Problem Is Why Some New Courts Still Can’t Open

Philippine Courts Are Short 463 Judges — But the Bigger Problem Is Why Some New Courts Still Can’t Open

MANILA, Philippines — Hundreds of judgeships across the Philippine judiciary remain vacant even as new courts are being created to bring justice closer to communities — exposing a staffing problem that lawmakers warn could keep cases trapped in already congested court dockets. Court Administrator Ma. Theresa Dolores Gomez-Estoesta told the House

NLEX San Simon Fully Reopens After Flood Crisis — But the Bigger Test Comes With the Next Habagat Surge

NLEX San Simon Fully Reopens After Flood Crisis — But the Bigger Test Comes With the Next Habagat Surge

MANILA, Philippines — All three lanes in both directions of the North Luzon Expressway at the flood-hit Tulaoc and San Simon sections in Pampanga were reopened to all classes of vehicles Tuesday morning, September 8, marking a major turnaround after days of flooding, lane closures and punishing traffic jams along

Zaldy Co Hunt Moves to France as Remulla Renews Interpol Bid — But One Crucial Approval Is Still Missing

Zaldy Co Hunt Moves to France as Remulla Renews Interpol Bid — But One Crucial Approval Is Still Missing

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is escalating its international effort to bring former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co back to the country, with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla preparing to travel to Lyon, France, to personally follow up on Manila’s request for an Interpol Red Notice. The move

ICC Prosecutors Want P-1100’s Testimony in Duterte’s Trial — What the Witness Allegedly Knows Goes to the Heart of the DDS Case

ICC Prosecutors Want P-1100’s Testimony in Duterte’s Trial — What the Witness Allegedly Knows Goes to the Heart of the DDS Case

THE HAGUE/MANILA — International Criminal Court prosecutors are seeking to place previously recorded testimony from an unidentified witness into evidence in the upcoming trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, arguing that the account could help establish how an alleged policy of “neutralizing” suspected criminals operated and what Duterte allegedly

Houthi Strikes Wound 73 and Halt Saudi Energy Operations — But the Bigger Shock Could Hit Global Oil Markets

Houthi Strikes Wound 73 and Halt Saudi Energy Operations — But the Bigger Shock Could Hit Global Oil Markets

DUBAI/Riyadh — September 8, 2026 — A new wave of Houthi attacks has struck southern Saudi Arabia, wounding 73 civilians and forcing operations to stop temporarily at some energy facilities, raising fresh concerns that the renewed Yemen conflict could spill deeper into one of the world's most important oil-

Marco Rubio Heads to Three New U.S. Allies in Latin America — But His Trip May Be About Something Much Bigger Than Drugs

Marco Rubio Heads to Three New U.S. Allies in Latin America — But His Trip May Be About Something Much Bigger Than Drugs

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia — September 8, 2026 — U.S. Secretary of State **Marco Rubio is beginning a three-country South American tour on Tuesday that looks, on paper, like a diplomatic swing through Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. But the timing — and the governments he is visiting — makes the trip far more consequential.

Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Still Needs 16 Votes—But Four Missing Senator-Judges Have Forced a Constitutional Showdown

Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Still Needs 16 Votes—But Four Missing Senator-Judges Have Forced a Constitutional Showdown

MANILA, Philippines — A constitutional question that could ultimately determine the fate of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial is heading for a major showdown on September 23, 2026, when prosecutors and defense lawyers argue over how many senator-judges are actually needed to convict her. The Senate, sitting