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Zelensky says Ukraine, US seek end to war before winter after Trump meeting

Tristan Nodalo — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:04:12 +0000

New York, United States – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine and the United States want Russia’s war to end before winter following what he described as a “positive and productive” meeting with US President Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed possible steps to de-escalate the conflict and reopen a path toward diplomacy during their

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‘We do not ask for ayuda’: Transport workers demand sustainable fare hike

Nash Villena — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:59:58 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Bus and jeepney transport groups renewed their call to the government for a fair, sustainable fare increase amid the big-time oil price hikes in the past three weeks. They warned that the government’s long-overdue fare adjustment for public utility vehicles will inevitably affect commuters as the actual cost of service becomes

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Marcos eyes absolute pardon for Mary Jane Veloso – lawmaker

Chim Cantos — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:17:34 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Office of the President is “seriously considering” granting absolute pardon for convicted former overseas worker Mary Jane Veloso on humanitarian grounds, a lawmaker disclosed on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia said the possible pardon would support the commitment to protecting the welfare of migrant workers. “The Office of

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Major Turkish airlines suspend Iran flights after new US sanctions

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:47 +0000

Istanbul, Turkey — Major Turkish carriers have suspended flights to Iran following new US sanctions targeting the Iranian aviation sector, Turkish media reported Tuesday. Turkish Airlines and its budget subsidiary AJet removed all scheduled flights to Iranian destinations from their booking systems through March 2027, according to the financial news outlet Ekonomim. Pegasus Airlines also

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Taiwan calls for wider role in global health, aviation talks as UN General Assembly meets

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:53:11 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Taiwan has renewed its call to participate in international discussions on public health, aviation safety, and other shared concerns as the United Nations General Assembly meets in New York. In a statement, Taiwan’s representative in the Philippines, Wallace Minn-Gan Chow, said excluding Taiwanese experts leaves a gap in discussions that also

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Fare hike last resort in transport relief – Palace

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:10:03 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Raising transport fares should be the last resort, Malacañang said Tuesday, Sept. 22, as bus operators and jeepney groups called for relief from rising fuel costs. Palace press officer Claire Castro said the government wants to help drivers and operators without adding to the commuter burden, even as the administration is

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Digital safety campaign to empower students — Palace

Nash Villena — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:13:40 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The government will embark on a nationwide campaign on safety in the virtual space and on school grounds in response to recent cases of campus violence, the Malacañang said on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Palace press officer Claire Castro said the Department of Education will lead in the “Digital School Safety Campaign,”

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Senate impeachment court set to take up 16-vote threshold in Duterte trial

Sophia Sioco, NewsWatch Plus — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:31:29 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court will hear on Wednesday, Sept. 23, arguments on whether the 16-vote threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte should remain in place. Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero previously ruled that 16 affirmative votes, or two-thirds of the 24-member Senate, are needed for conviction. Senator-Judge Erwin Tulfo sought an

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DILG, DepEd plan female security patrols in schools after South Cotabato shooting

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:23:39 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The departments of the Interior and Local Government and Education are preparing an agreement to deploy female barangay tanod or security in school grounds to help monitor campuses after a shooting in South Cotabato killed two students. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Tuesday, Sept. 22, said the agencies could finalize an

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If the Naga grant was political, why fund Robredo? – Palace

Tristan Nodalo — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:20:39 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Malacañang questioned criticisms that its ₱500-million grant to Naga City was meant to gain political support, pointing out that Mayor Leni Robredo is not an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Palace Press officer Claire Castro made the argument Tuesday, Sept. 22, after Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice suggested the funding

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