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Social Good Summit 2026 is WE, THE HUMANS.

This year, we bring together curious minds to learn from people closest to change, and build the skills to navigate the AI age.

📍 November 21 | Shangri-La The Fort, Manila

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10 Filipino Artists Reimagine Democracy Across Philippine Islands through “Sprints” | By @dakila_ph https://t.co/ZAwyuULfnp

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WATCH: The Gracioso affidavit: Ex-cop claims he delivered millions to Sara Duterte https://t.co/8xjBA9we3x

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Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Poa and Panelo, Alex Eala | The wRap | September 30, 2026

Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
- Supreme Court junks petitions vs adjusted impeachment voting threshold
- Why was there a misunderstanding between Michael Poa and Paolo Panelo?
- The Gracioso affidavit: Ex-cop claims he delivered millions to Sara Duterte
- Iran urges US voters to vote out Trump’s allies in election
- Chasing her 'best version,' Alex Eala reaches Asian Games semis for sure medal

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Chasing her 'best version,' Alex Eala reaches Asian Games semis for sure medal

Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala advances to the semifinal of the 2026 Asian Games after beating Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland, on Wednesday, September 30.

Full story: https://t.co/IGFx8euHNF

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Iran urges US voters to vote out Trump’s allies in election

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urges Americans to vote out US President Donald Trump’s allies in Congress.

Full story:
https://t.co/E0Nb0y2qu6

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The Gracioso affidavit: Ex-cop claims he delivered millions to Sara Duterte

Former police corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. claims he delivered suitcases containing millions of pesos to Vice President Sara Duterte on different occasions.

Full story:
https://t.co/COcLHSi4FP

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Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Poa and Panelo, Alex Eala #ThewRap https://t.co/DpQTdVSf3d

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Why was there a misunderstanding between Michael Poa and Paolo Panelo?

Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense lawyer Michael Poa and Duterte’s newly appointed spokesperson Paolo Panelo disagree over a remark about impeachment proceedings.

Full story: https://t.co/z8k0DcKAXJ

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Supreme Court junks petitions vs adjusted impeachment voting threshold

The Supreme Court dismisses the petitions questioning the Senate impeachment court’s ruling that adjusted the voting threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment conviction.

Full story: https://t.co/ZVXz9gOMvn

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[The wRap] SC junks petitions vs conviction voting threshold https://t.co/T8ukucxWPu

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After two years of career struggles, EJ Obiena now sees pole vault in a different light, with his resurgence reaching a golden high as he claims his second Asian Games title https://t.co/9huGjYiuRD

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WATCH: FEU stuns La Salle to reaffirm contender status https://t.co/Ee4oNLfegk

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WATCH: Why did the Supreme Court dismiss petitions vs new impeachment voting threshold? https://t.co/f0C8IN9ZEi

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Alex Eala knows the risk of losing, but that mindset keeps her at the top of her game as she disposes of Chinese Taipei's Joanna Garland to secure at least a bronze in the 2026 Asian Games https://t.co/IGFx8eu9Y7

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Transport group Starter Piston holds a second and final day of transport strikes in Biñan City, Laguna, on Wednesday, September 30.

The group calls on the national government to repeal the oil deregulation law and remove the value-added tax and excise tax on petroleum products and basic necessities. Photos by Rhen Peñada/Rappler

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Cebu got hit twice in one breath last year, from earthquakes to storms. Yet we’re still asking the same question: Are we actually prepared?

It’s time to have the conversation about what it takes to make Cebu truly liveable and resilient.

Join us at the #MoveCebu roadshow this October. Bring your questions, experiences, and ideas to the conversation.

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The expansion of the equity pie alters the corporate math for all outsiders #InsideTrack https://t.co/CrTSU8Lnx4

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