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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 09/10/2026

CHIEF, CHAIR, THIS MAN HAS IT ALL! A blessed birthday to NRPH's current Chief Anchor & Executive Editor Paolo Barcelon! More opportunities for the leader of Smile and NewsRadio Philippines. With love, the SMG & NR team ❤️

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 07/10/2026

From being recognized in international platforms in avenues of music and film, to the increasing demand for animation and game development outsourcing - that’s the current status quo of the Philippines in the industries of the arts. But for rising small-time Filipino artists, they're one step from

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 07/10/2026

LOOK: The Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) issues an order of arrest of Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste for alleged violation of the Public Service Act. According to reports, he is currently taking care of his mother, Senator Loren Legarda, in France.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 06/10/2026

JUST IN: The country's inflation rate surged to 7.2% this September, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 05/10/2026

Being a special needs person doesn't mean you cannot achieve your dreams, but it only entails a more unique journey ahead of you.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 04/10/2026

NEWSRADIO PH x MPL PH WATCH: We're at the final stretch of the regular season and more teams have secured their tickets to PhilSports Arena. Twisted Minds are now eliminated from playoff contention after dropping two matches this week to drop further at 0-12.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 02/10/2026

The FlyDubai aircraft landed safely eventually in Saudi Arabia without any reported casualty. READ MORE: newsradioph.substack.com/p/flydubai…

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 02/10/2026

Trillanes made these allegations in connection with claims involving Sammy Uy, whom he identified as a drug lord in Davao. READ MORE: newsradioph.substack.com/p/dutertes…

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 02/10/2026

SPORTS BREAKING: Jeus Yape hands defeat to Vietnam, gaining PH's fourth gold medal in mixed individual virtual taekwondo at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 02/10/2026

Also joining us later on the premiere of #StateOfAffairs - From the radio, to television, and everything in between, she has conquered various forms of media - while battling challenges that tested her resilience and her career.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 01/10/2026

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV will no longer present as a witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro said Thursday. READ MORE: newsradioph.substack.com/p/prosecut…

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 01/10/2026

The PH government is nearing its yearly debt limit target. READ MORE: newsradioph.substack.com/p/ph-debt-…

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 01/10/2026

The Pinay tennis star now looks for redemption at the Wuhan Open. READ MORE: newsradioph.substack.com/p/alex-eal…

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 30/09/2026

MARAMING SALAMAT SA LABAN! Philippine tennis players Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera were eliminated in the second round of the women's doubles event at the 20th Asian Games after a loss to China's Xinyu Jiang and Zhaoxuan Yang. | via Jhan Jomari Lim, NewsRadio Philippines

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 30/09/2026

On October 1, 11 full-day sessions for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment will scrutinize voluminous bank and property records before lawmakers pause for mandatory budget deliberations. Here's a quick breakdown of what to expect starting tomorrow.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 30/09/2026

This Friday on the premiere of #StateOfAffairs with Paolo Barcelon: Veteran tech columnist and journalist Bob Reyes discusses the fallout from the Discord ban. Why is there so much discord over Discord?

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 30/09/2026

Twisted Minds is currently living a nightmare in the MPL Philippines Season 18, desperately searching for its first victory after a disastrous first half. A recent defeat to TNC Pro Team extended their agonizing losing streak to ten, underscoring a much deeper problem.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 30/09/2026

To mitigate the effects of the Super El Niño, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Department of Energy (DOE) have been tasked to take necessary measures.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 30/09/2026

The Filipino pole vaulter sets another record as he won the podium once again in the 20th Asian Games. READ MORE: newsradioph.substack.com/p/ej-obien…

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 29/09/2026

#SPOTIFYDOWN SA PHONE? JUST IN: Netizens are reporting outages on Spotify, where searching songs are currently unavailable.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 29/09/2026

BREAKING: The Senate impeachment court suspends tomorrow's trial date, with the trial set to resume on October 1st.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 29/09/2026

SPORTS BREAKING: EJ Obiena stays on the throne as he takes home the Philippines' third gold medal in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in the men's pole vault. The athlete cleared 5.91 meters, setting another record for the Asian Games. He also held the previous record set last 2023 at 5.90.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 29/09/2026

LOOK: Manila 6th District representative Benny Abante is spotted sleeping again during today’s Impeachment trial hearing at the Senate.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 29/09/2026

LOOK: Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte arrives at the Senate to attend the impeachment trial of his sister, VP Sara Duterte. COURTESY: Senate PRIB

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 28/09/2026

BREAKING: Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, through his counsel, has formally filed a petition for bail in his plunder case, according to the Sandiganbayan 3rd Division.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 27/09/2026

Whether it’s the White House booting CNN off Air Force One, Malacañang shutting Gate 2 on Rappler, or this week’s sudden nationwide Discord blackout, the threat to free speech isn't a dramatic coup. It's a revoked press pass and a severed server.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 27/09/2026

Deuteronomy 31:6 tells you that God already knows your challenges, and He will carry you through them. So be strong, for God will make you strong. That's this week's #NewsRadioSundayDevotional.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 27/09/2026

Veteran radio host Martin D. has passed away at the age of 56, his daughter Yey Carteciano confirmed in a social media post.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 26/09/2026

READ: The Creator and Influencer Council of the Philippines, in partnership with YouTube, will stage Creator Week 2026 from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 to bolster the country’s digital creator economy. | via Paolo Barcelon, NewsRadio Philippines

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 26/09/2026

The highly anticipated Ozine Idol Fest 2026 was abruptly canceled just hours before its scheduled opening at SM Megamall, leaving hundreds of merchants, artists and fans in limbo. | via LaroTayoGaming, NewsRadio Philippines

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 25/09/2026

BREAKING: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. orders the suspension of LPG and kerosene excise taxes. via Christian Zamora | NewsRadio Philippines

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 25/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the absolute pardon for drug convict Mary Jane Veloso, effectively ending her legal battles and setting her free following a drug conviction in Indonesia. READ MORE: newsradioph.substack.com/p/marcos-g…

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 25/09/2026

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 25/09/2026

ICYMI: Journalists from three major U.S. news outlets — CNN, MS Now and Politico — regained access to the White House after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore their press credentials. | via Elias Chui, NewsRadio Philippines Washington D.C. Bureau

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 24/09/2026

UPDATE: Major Philippine ISPs have restored access to Discord within an hour of the ban being lifted by the DICT. As of 3:00 PM however, some users may experience fluctuating connection to Discord.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 24/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS: The PH government has lifted its initial blanket ban on Discord after heavy backlash from Filipino netizens.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 24/09/2026

JUST IN: Reports from users stated that the internet Service Provider (ISP) Converge ICT has hammered the final nail, being the last of the big ISP companies to block communication app Discord. In a span of two days, all major ISPs in the Philippines have accomplished CICC's order to block the app.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 24/09/2026

JUST IN: Discord is now officially blocked on PLDT and SMART. The move follows the mobile app blocking of the app following the CICC’s confirmation of the ban on Discord as of today. via Jayvee Mondala | NewsRadio Philippines

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 24/09/2026

CICC's ban on Discord drew widespread backlash from Filipino gamers and freelancers. via Paolo Barcelon | NewsRadio Philippines READ MORE: newsradioph.substack.com/p/philippi…

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 23/09/2026

JUST IN: The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has released a press statement clarifying its prior issued extension on the 24-hour ultimatum had only covered popular forum website Reddit, excluding communication app Discord.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 23/09/2026

JUST IN: Discord is blocked on devices using DITO and Globe mobile internet services. The ban comes after the recent directive by the CICC on Discord and Reddit to have Philippine representatives - an order which both sites have already complied earlier today.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 23/09/2026

Here is the result of the vote on amending the conviction threshold in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Six senator-judges abstained from voting due to their initial opposition to the impeachment court's jurisdiction over the issue. #VPSaraOnTrial

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 23/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS: The threshold needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte has officially been lowered by the Senate sitting as an impeachment court.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 23/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS: The Senate sitting as an impeachment court has voted to continue today’s crucial vote on the threshold needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte of any impeachable offense in her current trial.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 22/09/2026

The strike also aims to pressure the government into immediate tax relief on petroleum products. READ MORE: newsradioph.substack.com/p/piston-a…

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 22/09/2026

The House of Representatives swiftly concluded its plenary deliberations on the Office of the Vice President’s proposed 785.2 million-peso budget for 2027 on Tuesday, wrapping up the process in less than two minutes without a single question from lawmakers.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 22/09/2026

Major provincial and city bus operators are urgently appealing to the national government to lift the suspension of a previously approved fare adjustment, warning that their operations may soon become impossible due to mounting financial losses.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 22/09/2026

NA-WOW MALI? Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla admits he was wrong in previously saying that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s asylum application had been denied. “I was wrong," Remulla stated in a press conference.

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 22/09/2026

JUST IN: Malacañang has declared November 16 to 18, 2026 as special non-working days in Metro Manila to accommodate the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, which are expected to draw world leaders and other high-ranking officials. | via Christian Zamora, NewsRadio Philippines

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NewsRadio Philippines @newsradioph.substack.com · 22/09/2026

Led by Eldrew Yulo's 7th-place all-around finish and dominant apparatus runs from Carlos Yulo and Miguel Besana, the four-man Philippine squad advances to Wednesday's medal rounds in Nagoya. READ MORE: newsradioph.substack.com/p/team-ph-…

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