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Philippine media spotlights economic momentum—peso strength, record remittances, and a wave of foreign investment—while relentlessly scrutinizing the Duterte political dynasty through the ICC, wealth probes, and exile shaming, all set against persistent infrastructure and governance complaints.
  1. The Philippines' Commission on Elections reports a final voter turnout of 84.34% for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao elections. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  2. Indian technology and manufacturing firms line up a $67-million expansion, expected in the Philippines. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  3. The Philippine Department of Energy is set to auction off 3,800-megawatt natural gas projects. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  4. US-based global credit ratings agency Moody's acquires a stake in Philippine credit rating agency PhilRatings. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  5. Geopolitical turmoil and cyberattacks are identified as the top risks to global financial stability. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  6. India's largest airline is considering launching a direct route between Mumbai, India, and Manila, Philippines. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  7. The Philippine peso closes in on 63 against the US dollar, signaling continued strength. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  8. Philippine remittances hit a seven-month high of $3.2 billion in July, up 1.9% year-on-year. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  9. The Philippines' Commission on Elections allocates seats to four winning parties in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao elections. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  10. Does a high yield from a Philippine real estate investment trust signal lower dividend growth? (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  11. The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers says 66 overseas Filipino workers and their families received 4 million pesos in assistance. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  12. The Department of Agriculture's Central Visayas regional office boosts digital connectivity in the central Philippines. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  13. A US-backed subsea cable network is looking to establish a connection to the Philippines. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  14. Philippine prosecutors will scrutinize the 33.35-million-peso increase in the declared wealth of Vice President Sara Duterte. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  15. Philippine lawmaker Robert Ace Barbers urges former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to return to the Philippines, saying there is no more reason for him to stay abroad. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  16. The International Criminal Court is set to hold a third status conference on the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  17. Philippine esports teams Alula SC and Elevate share the dream of winning the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  18. In the Philippine NCAA, basketball coach Chito Victolero couldn't say no when Mapúa University came calling. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  19. The Philippine presidential palace says no new tax will be imposed to offset lost value-added tax revenue from system losses. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)
  20. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is suffering from 'significant memory impairment', according to his defense. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2026-09-15)