Latest news in Philippines? September 4th, 2026

Major headlines and developments in the Philippines for September 4, 2026:

• Legal & Politics: A Quezon City court issued an arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte over grave threats charges related to previous statements against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Malacañang stated that it respects the court’s decision. Meanwhile, House prosecutors announced they are dropping three witnessesincluding two former security officersstating the evidence already presented is sufficient. Philippine News Agency+ 1
• Weather & Education: Malacañang suspended face-to-face classes across Metro Manila and 16 Luzon provinces via Memorandum Circular No. 134, shifting schools to alternative delivery modes due to heavy rains driven by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) alongside haze-related air quality concerns. GMA Network
• Economy & Currency: The Philippine peso dipped to a fresh record low against the US dollar (closing at around P62.59), even as the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged up slightly on reports of cooling inflation numbers. Philippine News Agency
• Legislation: President Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12325 into law, expanding the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) to widen college access for financially disadvantaged students. Philippine News Agency
• Judiciary: The Sandiganbayan ordered the release from detention of former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan, subject to verification of any pending warrants. www.onenews.ph
• Volcanology: PHIVOLCS noted a significant spike in sulfur dioxide emissions from Mayon Volcano, though Alert Level 2 remains maintained for the area. Philippine News Agency