Sara Duterte denies Gracioso’s claims | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Sara Duterte denies Gracioso’s claims, says he’s motivated by money 

Vice President Sara Duterte denies the allegations of former policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.  that she received millions of pesos stuffed in suitcases and cars.

• Duterte didn’t declare P190M cash in bank in SALNs — prosecution 

The prosecution claims Vice President Sara Duterte and husband Mans Carpio had combined year-end bank balances totaling P190-M from 2022 to 2025.

• Hontiveros: China state-owned businesses remitted funds to Sara Duterte-linked Cale88 

Senator Risa Hontiveros reveals Cale88 Food Corporation, linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, received significant remittances from Chinese state-owned firms.

• Inflation soars to 7.2% as food, fuel prices climb in September 2026 

Inflation rose in September as bad weather pushed up food prices, while higher fuel costs and a weaker peso added to price pressures.

• Food supply sufficient for Super El Niño, P45-B aid coming for farmers – DA

The Department of Agriculture says the food supply is sufficient to tide over the effects of Super El Niño, and that it has secured P45-B in fertilizer assistance for farmers and fisherfolk. – Rappler.com