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If you have taken a domestic flight in the Philippines this year, there is a solid chance your plane was a Cebu Pacific. Fresh Civil Aeronautics Board data for the first half of 2026 shows the budget carrier leading the country’s passenger traffic on both domestic and international routes, and this time it edged past flag carrier Philippine Airlines abroad as well.

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is under armed hospital arrest Monday night after police served a Sandiganbayan warrant in his P7.44-billion plunder case while he was confined at a San Juan City medical center. What happened The Office of the Ombudsman filed plunder charges against Romualdez and three others Monday afternoon over an alleged kickback scheme on flood control and other government projects.

MANILA, Philippines (Sep 2026) — Pop Mart enthusiasts can now upgrade their smartphone setup as the limited-edition HONOR 600 Pro MOLLY Edition officially makes its Philippine debut. Created in collaboration with art toy creator Pop Mart, this special version blends everyday mobile tech with MOLLY’s signature aesthetic.

Sara Duterte posted bail over the weekend in her Quezon City grave-threats case, yet the officials steering her impeachment insist the arrest drama changes nothing: the Vice President still faces a Senate trial that can remove her from office. Here is why her criminal case and her impeachment can run side by side.

MANILA, Philippines (Sep 2026) — Hit Kapamilya teleserye “Coco Martin’s Sigabo” continues to bring good vibes and inspiration every weeknight to primetime television, with Coco Martin and Julia Montes leveling up the ‘kilig’ in the series with their playful dynamic as Gabo and Sam. Coco and Julia level up the kilig “Gusto namin kahit papaano makapagbigay kami ng inspirasyon, kilig, at saya sa bawat Pilipino.

MANILA, Philippines (Sep 2026) – Parents sending their teenagers off to school or after-class hangouts can now breathe a little easier, as Grab for Family allows young Pinoy commuters to book rides on their own while keeping their families updated in real time. Designed for teens aged 13 to 17, the new feature gives young passengers room to build independence while equipping parents with safety controls throughout every trip.

MANILA, Philippines (Sep 2026) – Thinking about switching to a compact electric car no longer means worrying about crash protection, as the GAC Aion UT has officially earned the maximum five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP under its 2026 testing criteria. Evaluated against Europe’s rigorous safety standards, the electric hatchback delivered strong scores across all four evaluation categories.

MANILA, Philippines (Sep 2026) – Turning grassroots service projects into stories that actually inspire people to take action requires more than just good intentions. Top communication leaders and media professionals recently gathered at the Rotary District 3830 Public Image Summit to address how strategic storytelling can expand the reach of local outreach programs and connect more Pinoy communities to meaningful causes.

Cherry saved herself for marriage her whole life, only to discover on her wedding night that her brand-new husband had already been cheating. That blunt setup is the engine of ‘Saving Cherry’, the Regal Entertainment comedy now playing in over 160 cinemas nationwide and one of the most talked-about Filipino releases of the season. The raucous road-trip film also marks a milestone for Kapuso actress Mikee Quintos, who appears in her first-ever theatrical movie.

GEN. TRIAS CITY, Philippines (Sep 2026) – Inspecting micro-components for hours often leaves Pinoy factory workers with severe eye strain and fatigue, creating a major bottleneck for local facilities trying to land global contracts. With the arrival of Vision Engineering and its patented eyepiece-less stereo microscopes in Cavite, local manufacturers finally have a way to fix quality control bottlenecks without punishing their technicians.