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Flood control corruption arrests dominate as monsoon floods persist
The arrest of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez on plunder charges tied to flood control projects dominates the news as the southwest monsoon continues to cause flooding across Luzon. The day's coverage also includes the Manila leptospirosis epidemic declaration, infrastructure responses, and property sector developments.
Romualdez arrest, Duterte trial test rule of law
The September 7 conversation was dominated by the arrest of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez on plunder charges and the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with public sentiment marked by deep skepticism toward official narratives.
Oil hits P100/liter as peso weakens, Middle East tensions rise
Fuel prices cross P100 per liter in the Philippines as Middle East tensions and a weak peso drive costs up. Separately, pork prices fall as farmers rush to sell ahead of a feared African swine fever outbreak, while the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte reveals confidential fund recipients who were minors or dead.
Peso hits new low as inflation forecasts rise
The Philippine peso touched another record low against the dollar while analysts raised inflation forecasts, and the central bank pushed back on criticism of the economy. Banks and insurers reported strong earnings from non-lending sources, and GCash's upcoming IPO drew attention.
DICT mulls cutting SIM registration IDs to three
The DICT proposes reducing valid IDs for SIM registration to three types, a move that could ease onboarding for prepaid users. The day also saw cybersecurity breaches, Roblox compliance deadlines, and an AI governance framework announcement.
LTO license revocation, EV sales, and repair costs dominate
The Land Transportation Office revoked the license of MMDA chief Nicolas Torre III's driver over plate misuse, drawing heavy public ridicule. Meanwhile, GWM Philippines posted record sales, and Filipino car owners debated casa repair costs versus independent shops.
PVL: Nxled, EST Cola reach Invitational final
Nxled and Thailand's EST Cola advanced to the PVL Invitational Conference final after a dramatic Sunday of volleyball. PLDT denied Creamline a finals spot, while Globe Telecom's broadband rivalry with Converge and PLDT drew attention in business news.
PH Exports Hit Record $54.9B in 7 Months
Philippine exports reached a record $54.92 billion from January to July, driven by electronics, but the trade deficit widened. Meanwhile, African swine fever cases rose in Bacolod, and a congressional think tank flagged a rice tariff shortfall.
LTFRB opens 8,750 ride-hailing slots, EVs only in NCR
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board opened 8,750 new ride-hailing slots, with all 7,500 Metro Manila slots reserved for electric vehicles. The electric vehicle industry also pushed for extended tariff incentives through 2040, while Honda and Nissan launched new models and support programs.
Floods, Romualdez Plunder Case Dominate Sept. 7 News
On Sept. 7, 2026, the Philippines faced severe flooding from the southwest monsoon, prompting class suspensions and a House inquiry into NLEX flooding. The Sandiganbayan ordered the arrest of former Speaker Romualdez over a P7.4-billion plunder case, while Manila declared a leptospirosis epidemic.
Romualdez Arrested on Plunder; Duterte Trial Exposes Fake Payees
On September 7, the Ombudsman filed plunder charges against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, leading to his arrest and hospital detention. Simultaneously, the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte revealed that many confidential fund recipients were nonexistent, deceased, or minors, drawing massive public mockery.
Peso hits record low, business confidence turns negative
The Philippine peso slid to a record intraday low near 62.80 to the dollar, while a central bank survey showed business confidence turned sharply negative in July. Analysts warn the currency's rapid fall could reignite inflation and weigh on the broader economy.
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