Day: September 8, 2025

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday announced his resignation following his ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) major defeat in the July House of Councillors election. At a hastily called press conference in the afternoon, Ishiba said he has decided to resign as president of the LDP, meaning he will also step down as prime minister. According to Philippines News Agency, Ishiba is believed to have found it difficult to remain in office as calls for his resignation grew within the LDP after the election defeat. The LDP will now hold an extraordinary leadership election to select Ishiba’s successor.

Manila: Voting 56-5, the House Appropriations Committee approved the PHP27.362-billion budget of the Office of the President, despite opposition from several lawmakers who argued against terminating the hearing prematurely. According to Philippines News Agency, the opposition’s concerns were rooted in a desire for further discussion and clarification on several pressing issues. House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Marcelino Libanan initially moved to terminate the proceedings as a traditional gesture, but emphasized that members of the House should have the opportunity for clarifications and questioning post-approval. One of the main issues that prompted debate was a statement from Executive Secretary

Manila: The Philippine government has expressed its deepest sympathy to the people of Afghanistan following an earthquake and a series of aftershocks that claimed many lives and caused widespread devastation. In a statement issued Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the government and the Filipino people mourn with Afghan families who have lost loved ones while also wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. According to Philippines News Agency, the DFA recognized the courage of first responders and volunteers who continue lifesaving work under extremely difficult conditions. It added the Philippines stands in solidarity with Afghanistan as it

Manila: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Monday warned the public against phishing scams that involve emails using the email display name ‘philsys.gov.ph’ and house-to-house visits by persons or groups claiming to be from the agency. According to Philippines News Agency, the PSA highlighted that these scammers are targeting personal information by posing as PSA employees. They offer assistance in updating National ID registrations through a Google form sent via email. Additionally, some individuals impersonating National ID personnel conduct house-to-house visits, asking to take photos of government-issued IDs in exchange for cash. The PSA emphasized that these activities are not

Manila: Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma departed the Philippines for Malaysia on Sunday night, shortly after arriving from the United States. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed her departure. According to Philippines News Agency, the BI reported that Garma, who is also a retired police colonel, boarded a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City at approximately 10:43 p.m. She left the country as a tourist, as per the statement from the BI. The BI further stated that Garma’s departure was conducted in accordance with the