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Bangkok Parliament canteen damaged after ceiling gives way

A ceiling collapsed in the canteen of the Parliament building in Bangkok yesterday, September 13, damaging tables and chairs below. No injuries were reported because the incident occurred during a holiday, when government officials and staff were not using the area. The collapse occurred in the canteen on the B2 floor of the Parliament building. …

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Phuket detains American wanted in Texas over 2022 charge

Phuket immigration officers arrested an American man in Phuket wanted in Texas over an alleged strangulation linked to domestic violence, after receiving information from the US Embassy and tracing him to Phuket Town. The arrest took place on September 9 in Talat Nuea. The 48 year old man, identified by Phuket Immigration only as Brad, …

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BARMM chief condemns violence before, during elections

COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro interim Chief Minister Abduraof Macacua condemned the series of violence that rocked the city on the eve of the historic regional parliamentary elections, and the commotion in several polling precincts as voting kicked off Monday, describing them as “deeply alarming.” “We strongly condemn all acts of violence, intimidation, and the use

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BARMM interim chief casts vote in Maguindanao del Norte

COTABATO CITY—Former Moro liberation fighter Abdulraof Macacua, currently interim Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), cast his vote during the first regional parliamentary elections on Monday. Macacua voted in Barangay Gambar, Kabuntalan town, Maguindanao del Norte at 7:30 a.m.  “I voted. I exercised my right to vote with faith in

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LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 14, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 24th day Monday as the prosecution begins the presentation of evidence for Article II, which accuses her of betrayal of public trust over alleged unexplained wealth disproportionate to her lawful income. The House prosecution also alleges that Duterte failed to declare some

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EXPLAINER: Why are rotational brownouts needed in Cebu?

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rotational brownouts help keep the Visayas power grid from collapsing when available electricity falls short of demand, forcing distribution utilities to temporarily cut power in selected areas to keep the system within safe operating limits. The measure has become more visible in Cebu as the Visayas grid grapples with a widening

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LIVE: VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Day 24

The Senate resumes the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, September 14, as senators continue deliberations in the historic trial. Follow CDN Digital’s live coverage below for the latest developments, key exchanges, and updates from the Senate as the proceedings unfold.

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Manny Pacquiao to receive honorary doctorate degree from PNU

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Normal University (PNU) will confer an honorary doctorate in physical education and sports on boxing legend and recently appointed anti-poverty czar Manny Pacquiao, recognizing his contributions to Philippine sports and his role in inspiring Filipinos to pursue excellence despite difficult circumstances. In a statement on its website, the PNU said the

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Marcoleta’s remarks on television shown during plunder bail hearing

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s remarks on  television which became the main evidence for his P75 million plunder case was played on Monday in the Sandiganbayan Third Division for the first time. Prosecutor Joshua Tan requested if Marcoleta’s remark could be played, which the court allowed. In his TV program on Nov. 8, 2025, Marcoleta admitted his “friends” gave

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Marcos: Gov’t accelerating public spending to spur economic growth

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government is accelerating public spending to support the economy, as the peso closed at P62.68 against the US dollar. In a media interview in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, Marcos attributed the peso’s record low to inflation, which he said was triggered by the ongoing conflict in

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