‘Pattern of concealment’ in Sara, Rodrigo Duterte's manager's cheques?

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Sara, Rodrigo Duterte hid P96M through unutilized manager’s checks — prosecution

Prosecutors present P96-M in manager’s cheques as they sought to establish a ‘pattern of concealment’ with year-end balances of Vice President Sara Duterte and her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte.

With finality: COA affirms disallowance of Sara Duterte’s P73-M confidential funds

The Commission on Audit affirms with finality the disallowance of the Office of the Vice President’s P73-million confidential funds under Vice President Sara Duterte.

Leandro Leviste ordered arrested by Makati City court

A Makati City court orders the arrest of Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste over alleged violation of the Public Service Act.

On day one, rush for GCash IPO shares briefly trips up trading systems

At least one trading platform is briefly overwhelmed as investors rush to buy shares in the initial public offering or I.P.O. of Mynt, the parent company of GCash.

Unemployment eases to 5.3% in August 2026 as agriculture adds jobs

The Philippines’ unemployment rate eases to 5.3% in August 2026 as more Filipinos found work, particularly in the agriculture sector. – Rappler.com