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Sept. 26, 2026 roundup: Asian Games, Cebu and Queenie lead Philippine news
The day's top stories from the Philippines: 600 reports from 48 news organizations, plus weather for 12 cities, showbiz chismis and trending keywords.
As of 11:30 PM Philippine time on Saturday, September 26, 2026, Balita Ngayon has tracked 600 reports from 48 Philippine news organizations. The most-covered topics today are Asian Games (28 reports), Cebu (14 reports), Queenie (13 reports), Mary Jane Veloso (9 reports) and Asiad (10 reports). Every headline below links to the original report by its publisher.
Panahon · Weather
Metro Manila can expect light drizzle today, with temperatures between 25°C and 32°C and a 56% chance of rain. The hottest of the 12 cities we track is Metro Manila at up to 32°C. Heavy rain or thunderstorms are possible in Puerto Princesa, Tacloban and Cagayan de Oro. Always follow PAGASA advisories for official warnings.
- Metro ManilaMahinang ambon32°/25°56%
- BaguioMakapal na ambon22°/15°51%
- LaoagMakapal na ambon31°/23°49%
- TuguegaraoMahinang ambon32°/24°96%
- LegazpiMahinang ambon32°/25°98%
- Puerto PrincesaBagyong may yelo29°/25°82%
- IloiloPanandaliang ulan31°/24°73%
- CebuAmbon30°/25°100%
- TaclobanBagyong may yelo31°/25°95%
- Cagayan de OroKulog at kidlat30°/25°100%
- DavaoMahinang ambon29°/23°98%
- ZamboangaPag-ulan29°/25°96%
🔥 Uso ngayon · Trending
Asian Games 28Cebu 14Queenie 13Mary Jane Veloso 9Asiad 10Eala 9Sara Duterte 7P60 6Carlo Paalam 6Deniece Cornejo 5Carlos Yulo 5UAAP 6
Balita · Top News
- Alex Eala secures first-round bye in Asian Games singlesManila Bulletin · 12:12 PM
- Asian Games: Carlo Paalam advances to boxing quarterfinalsInquirer · 2:03 PM
- Gilas Pilipinas Women's 3x3 Basketball Team wins silver at the 20th Asian GamesGMA News · 11:20 AM
- Asian Games: Carlos Yulo wins men's vault to claim second gold medalESPN Philippines · 9:32 AM
- PH battles South Korea in Asian Games men's volleyballPhilippine News Agency · 1:58 PM
Chismis · Showbiz
- Alex Eala arrives in Nagoya, gets first round bye at Asian Games tennisABS-CBN News · 7:34 AMFilipina tennis ace Alex Eala has arrived in Nagoya, Japan on Saturday ahead of the women's singles tennis event at the 20th Asian Games.
- P60 wage increase for NCR minimum wage earners takes effect todaybrigadanews.ph · 9:51 AM
- Who is Karl Jahrel Eldrew Yulo? Meet the rising gymnast and Carlos Yulo's younger brother | GMA EntertainmentGMA News · 4:34 PM
- UAAP: FEU spoils Hubalde’s debut as UE interim coachABS-CBN News · 6:36 AMFar Eastern University spoiled Paulo Hubalde’s debut as interim coach of University of the East with a win in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
- Piolo Pascual suko na kay JudayAbante Tonite · 10:10 PMTinanong si Piolo Pascual kung sino ang gustong makatrabaho muli sa mga naging leading lady, kaya umani ito ng iba't ibang reaksyon.
Panahon · Weather
- DOH, naka-code white alert iti bagyo QueenieBombo Radyo Vigan · 6:52 PM
- 'Queenie' may intensify into typhoon before exiting PAR SundaySunStar · 5:11 PMSEVERE Tropical Storm Queenie (Surigae) maintained its strength Saturday afternoon, September 26, 2026, as it moved northward over the sea east of Taiwan, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the…
- Aboitiz Foods aids 2,220 families hit by ‘habagat’ floodsManila Standard · 6:18 PM
- Watch : Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Sept. 26, 2026The Manila Times · 5:26 PM
- Habagat season may end within two weeksdzrh · 1:01 AMThe southwest monsoon, or habagat, season may officially end within the next two weeks, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) expecting to ...
Sports · Sports
- Alex Eala arrives in Japan ahead of Asian Games campaignGMA News · 7:58 PMAlex Eala has arrived in Japan as she begins the final stretch of her preparations for the 2026 Asian Games, where the Filipina tennis star will lead the country"s medal hopes in the women"s singles event.
- Carlo Paalam survives Indian foe, advances to Asian Games QFGMA News · 1:17 PMCarlo Paalam opened his redemption bid at the 2026 Asian Games with a 3-0 win over India's Jadumani Singh Mandengbam in the Round of 16 on Saturday at the Nishio Gymnasium in Japan.
- Proud girlfriend Chloe San Jose celebrates Carlos Yulo’s historic Asian Games double-gold triumphThe Manila Times · 11:17 AMMANILA, Philippines — Model-influencer Chloe San Jose was once again in the stands to cheer on Carlos Yulo as he achieved a historic double-gold sweep at the 2026 Asian Games, following his iconic double-gold victory at…
- Nesthy Petecio KOs Jordanian foe to enter Asian Games quarterfinalsThe Manila Times · 4:42 PMMANILA, Philippines — Filipino Olympian Nesthy Petecio scored a knockout victory (referee stops contest) against Jordanian Mays Alreem Abukhadijah to enter the 20th Asian Games women's boxing 60kg quarterfinals at the…
- Cebu journos successfully hold 1st Media Pickleball TournamentSunStar · 6:20 PMTHE first Media Pickleball Tournament 2026 was successfully held on Thursday night, Sept. 24, 2026, at the Magnum Sports Complex as part of local journalists’ celebration of the Cebu Press Freedom Week. The pair of…
Negosyo · Business
- DOLE: P60 wage hike in NCR takes effect Sept. 26GMA News · 11:00 AMThe Department of Labor and Employment on Saturday said the P60 daily wage hike in the National Capital Region has taken effect starting September 26, 2026.
- Marcos: Stronger supply chain key to boosting local manufacturingGMA News · 7:03 PMPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Saturday that the government is collaborating with the private sector to develop state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities that can compete internationally.
- Would you let your AI digital twin take the stage?Rappler · 9:30 AMASEAMETRICS CEO Liza Manalo-Mapagu lets an AI twin borrow her face and voice to extend her reach, but says one rule is non-negotiable: 'You have to be transparent.'
- Palawan Group sharpens leadership bench for future growth pushInsiderPH · 11:48 AM
- What’s new in F&B: Morton’s, mooncakes, Oktoberfest and moreABS-CBN News · 11:04 AM
Probinsya · Regions
- Asiad: Cebu’s Pasilang marks historic medal finish for Gilas women’s 3×3Cebu Daily News · 6:00 PM
- Queenie unlikely to affect PH; ITCZ brings rain to Central VisayasCebu Daily News · 10:43 AM
- Cebu landlords urged to defer rent hikesSunStar · 8:21 PMCebu City Councilor Sisinio Andales filed a proposed resolution appealing to landlords and property owners to defer or voluntarily suspend planned rent increases for residential and commercial spaces. The appeal…
- How Sara Duterte-linked company got millions in Davao City Hall contractsRappler · 11:00 AM
- DMW prepares reintegration program for Mary Jane Veloso after pardonSunStar · 3:23 PMTHE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is preparing a comprehensive reintegration program for former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso and her family following the grant of an absolute pardon by President…
This roundup is compiled automatically from headlines published by Philippine news organizations and from Open-Meteo forecast data. Headlines and summaries belong to their publishers — follow the links for the full stories. See our publishing principles.