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Sept. 28, 2026 roundup: Asian Games, Sara Duterte and Gracioso lead Philippine news

The day's top stories from the Philippines: 600 reports from 19 news organizations, plus weather for 12 cities, showbiz chismis and trending keywords.

By Balita Ngayon Newsdesk · Published · Updated PHT

As of 11:30 PM Philippine time on Monday, September 28, 2026, Balita Ngayon has tracked 600 reports from 19 Philippine news organizations. The most-covered topics today are Asian Games (26 reports), Sara Duterte (19 reports), Gracioso (9 reports), Marcos (8 reports) and Romualdez (7 reports). Every headline below links to the original report by its publisher.

Panahon · Weather

Metro Manila can expect drizzle today, with temperatures between 27°C and 33°C and a 78% chance of rain. The hottest of the 12 cities we track is Metro Manila at up to 33°C. Heavy rain or thunderstorms are possible in Baguio, Laoag, Legazpi, Puerto Princesa, Iloilo, Cebu, Tacloban and Cagayan de Oro. Always follow PAGASA advisories for official warnings.

🔥 Uso ngayon · Trending

Asian Games 26Sara Duterte 19Gracioso 9Marcos 8Romualdez 7Cebu 9Deniece Cornejo 6Mary Jane Veloso 7Alex Eala 8Palace 6Yulo 6Cedric Lee 5

Balita · Top News

  1. Alex Eala, inilampaso ang kalabang Thai; umabante sa Asian Games QFsGMA News · 6:20 PMMabilis na tinapos ni Alex Eala ang kaniyang unang laban sa 2026 Asian Games nang talunin si Patcharin Cheapchandej ng Thailand, 6-1, 6-0, sa kanilang naantalang Round of 16 match nitong Lunes sa Indoor Court C ng…
  2. Marcos calls Sara Duterte a ‘liar’ for linking Gracioso claims to adminPhilstar · 5:47 PMMarcos chose to respond to Duterte this time as her accusations became repetitive, Claire Castro said.
  3. Alleged lack of support for Filipino athletes competing in Asian Games must be investigated, Palace saysABS-CBN News · 2:43 AMAllegations of lack of financial support for Filipino athletes competing in the Asian Games must be investigated, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Monday.
  4. Spokesman says Sara Duterte won't resign, adds Gracioso is Madriaga 2.0GMA News · 10:37 PMAmid the allegations against her, Vice President Sara Duterte will not resign from her office, her spokesperson, Atty. Paolo Panelo said Monday.
  5. Carlo Paalam saves PH’s boxing campaign in Asian Games, earns sure medalRappler · 6:40 AMCarlo Paalam edges his Chinese foe as he advances to the semifinals of the men's 55kg division, preserving the Philippines' medal streak in Asian Games boxing ...

Chismis · Showbiz

  1. Tuloy ang laban:Vhong Navarro ‘di susuko kina Deniece Cornejo, Cedric LeeAbante Tonite · 9:14 PMMagpapatuloy sa mga legal na remedyo si Vhong Navarro matapos iutos ang pagpapalaya kina Deniece Cornejo at Cedric Lee.
  2. Carlos Yulo at Chloe San Jose, engaged na noong Disyembre 2025GMA Showbiz · 3:55 PMInihayag ng two-time Olympic at Asian Games gold medalist na si Carlos Yulo na engaged na sila ni Chloe San Jose.
  3. Why Christian Esguerra was cast as Ferdinand E. Marcos in ‘Edjop’Rappler · 3:10 PM'Edjop: The Movie' director Katski Flores reveals why she took the risk in casting veteran journalist and content creator Christian Esguerra in her passion project
  4. Carlos Yulo on 'losartan warriors,' bashers: 'I don't really care'GMA Showbiz · 9:12 AMCarlos Yulo said he is at a point in his life where the outside noise doesn"t really bother him.
  5. Kamag-anak umalma:Play ni Atasha Muhlach `binastos’ kanta ng HotdogAbante Tonite · 9:21 PMUmalma ang kapatid ng mga miyembro ng Hotdog na si Greg Garcia dahil sa diumano'y pagbago sa mga kanta ng banda sa musical play ni Atasha Muhlach.

Panahon · Weather

  1. Luzon can expect fair weather, afternoon rains on TuesdayThe Manila Times · 8:54 PMMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast good weather in a big part of Luzon on Tuesday but advised the public to prepare for the chance of…
  2. ITCZ brings rain over Visayas, Mindanao — PAGASABusinessWorld · 5:04 PMRainfall is still expected over Visayas and Mindanao due to the effects of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ),…
  3. Mga Pinoy sa Thailand, pinag-iingat sa malakas na pag-ulan doonGMA News · 4:36 PMPinayuhan ng Philippine Embassy sa Thailand ang mga Pilipino doon na mag-ingat at manatiling alerto sa mga update sa lagay ng panahon. Bunga ito ng malakas na pag-ulan na naranasan sa Bangkok at 70 lalawigan noong…
  4. ‘Pinas pahinga muna sa bagyo – PagasaAbante Tonite · 10:03 PMWala nang bagong bagyo o LPA na mino-monitor ang Pagasa sa loob ng PAR matapos lumabas si Bagyong Queenie.
  5. PAGASA, PhilRice sign data-sharing pact to protect rice farmers from climate risksPhilippine Information Agency · 1:00 AMUnder the agreement, PAGASA will provide DA-PhilRice with weather and climate datasets, including gridded data from its ClimGridPh system and access to its Ten-Day Weather Forecast API, which covers ...

Sports · Sports

  1. Alex Eala to face Chinese Taipei's Joanna Garland in Asian Games QFGMA News · 6:39 PMAlex Eala will square off against Joanna Garland, the highest-ranked player of Chinese Taipei, in the women's singles quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games tennis competition.
  2. Alex Eala makes quick work of Thai foe, reaches Asian Games QFsGMA News · 5:01 PMAlex Eala got off to a rousing start in her 2026 Asian Games debut, ousting Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej, 6-1, 6-0, in their rain-delayed Round of 16 bout on Monday at the Indoor Court C of the Higashiyama Park…
  3. Alex Eala opens quest for Asian Games gold, Olympic berth with dominant winRappler · 6:46 PM
  4. Paalam advances to Asian Games boxing semifinalsSunStar · 9:49 PMOlympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam advanced to the men’s 55-kilogram boxing semifinals Monday after edging China’s Jiamao Zhang by split decision at Nishio City General Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture.
  5. Carlos Yulo, Chloe San Jose engagedPhilstar · 1:52 PMOlympic medalist Carlos Yulo has proposed to his longtime girlfriend Chloe San Jose. 

Negosyo · Business

  1. VP claims against Marcos admin groundless, Palace saysBusinessWorld · 9:22 PMMALACAÑANG on Monday rejected allegations from Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio claiming the Marcos administration is orchestrating a political…
  2. BuCor to review court records and sentence computations for Deniece Cornejo, Cedric Lee releaseBusinessWorld · 9:19 PMTHE Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said it is reviewing the court records and sentence computations of former model…
  3. DOJ, NBI, BOC sign MOA to combat economic sabotage in agriculture sectorGMA News · 5:43 PMThe Department of Justice (DOJ), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) against economic sabotage.
  4. Fuel surcharge for domestic, international flights rises to Level 17 on October 1-15, 2026GMA News · 9:12 PMThe fuel surcharge for the first half of October will rise to Level 17, three notches higher than the current Level 14, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said Monday.
  5. Group urges Visayas LGUs to review bans on coalSunStar · 7:29 PMTHE Cebu Energy Rights Advocates (Cera) is urging local governments in Negros and Bohol to review their bans on coal-fired power plants, warning that increasing dependence on imported baseload electricity is adding…

Probinsya · Regions

  1. Blu Girls beat Koreans for first win in 20th Asian GamesThe Manila Times · 8:55 PMThe Philippine women’s softball team bounced back from back-to-back setbacks with an emphatic 7-3 victory over Republic of Korea in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on Monday. The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu…
  2. Palace defends PUV fare hike as balance between drivers, commutersSunStar · 3:42 PMMalacañang on Monday defended the government-approved increase in public utility vehicle (PUV) fares, saying it seeks to help transport workers cope with rising fuel prices without placing an excessive burden on…
  3. Cebu City motanyag og libreng sakay atol sa transport strikeSunStar · 9:43 PMUnom ka bus ang i-deploy sa Kagamhanan sa Dakbayan sa Sugbo aron mohatag og libreng sakay gikan sa alas 6 sa buntag hangtod sa alas 8 sa gabii karong Martes, Septiyembre 29, 2026, aron pagtabang sa mga pasahero nga…
  4. Central Visayas approves P500 wage hike for domestic workersBusinessWorld · 9:19 PMDOMESTIC workers in the Central Visayas region are set to receive a P500 monthly wage increase, raising their…
  5. PAL to resume Manila-Saipan flights on October 25The Manila Times · 4:33 PMSAIPAN, Northern Marianas—Philippine Airlines will resume direct flights between Manila and Saipan on Oct. 25, restoring a key air link between the Philippines and the Northern Mariana Islands more than six months after…

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.