Pulse Asia: VP Sara’s Ratings Dip Slightly but Stay Above 50%; Marcos at 30%

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has been ordered to serve another 90-day preventive suspension over plunder and graft cases involving alleged P573 million in kickbacks from flood control projects. Read more »

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said there is no single solution to violence in Philippine schools as his administration weighs whether to support a blanket ban on minors’ access to high-risk online services. Read more »

The Philippines is sending 69 athletes to the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24, aiming to surpass its previous medal haul despite the absence of chess. Read more »

The National Food Authority (NFA) has distanced itself from a proposed deal to import American rice, saying the arrangement is a private-sector initiative. Read more »

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to return approximately P2.64 billion to consumers over six months, following a review that found the company had collected more than its approved distribution charges. Read more »