Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Good evening.
You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime. Today is September 1.
Our top story.
President Marcos calls for the strict implementation of the “no-build zone.” This came amid widespread flooding caused by several days of heavy rainfall. Palace Press Secretary Claire Castro said the president stressed the need to enforce existing laws and zoning regulations, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding. According to Castro, Marcos noted that areas unsuitable for development could have been preserved as rainwater catchments.
Tighter security is being implemented at pumping stations nationwide. This developed following the theft of specialized cables from a Tondo pumping station in Manila. The loss of the equipment caused the facility to fail, contributing to waist-deep flooding in the area. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the incident prompted the government to review security measures at pumping stations to prevent similar thefts. The Philippine Coast Guard is helping secure and monitor the critical flood-control facilities.
The prices of liquid petroleum gas or LPG will be decreasing by around forty centavos per kilogram this September. This is equivalent to around four pesos and forty centavos for a standard eleven-kilogram cylinder. This was disclosed by the Department of Energy or DOE. For September, the DOE said that domestic retail prices of an eleven-kilogram LPG cylinder are estimated to range from 1,031 pesos to 1,536 pesos. However, the DOE says actual prices may vary depending on the brand, location, and other market factors.
The SIM Card Registration Act is not effective. This was stated by the Anti-Cybercrime Group or ACG of the PNP. The ACG noted that the current version of the law has loopholes. They are urging Congress to add more teeth to the law. They noted that almost all cybercrimes are linked and rooted from SIM cards.
For more news and information, read The Manila Times in print, subscribe to its digital edition, or log on to www.manilatimes.net. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn; and be part of our communities on Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Mastodon.
That's all for now on The Manila Times News Prime. Remember to stay safe, stay informed, and stay connected.
Check out our Streaming Channel: streaming.manilatimes.net
Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe
Visit our website at [https://www.manilatimes.net](https://www.manilatimes.net/)
Follow us:
Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook
Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram
Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter
DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion
Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital
Check out our Podcasts:
Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify
Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts
Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic
Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer
Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein
Good evening.
You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime. Today is September 1.
Our top story.
President Marcos calls for the strict implementation of the “no-build zone.” This came amid widespread flooding caused by several days of heavy rainfall. Palace Press Secretary Claire Castro said the president stressed the need to enforce existing laws and zoning regulations, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding. According to Castro, Marcos noted that areas unsuitable for development could have been preserved as rainwater catchments.
Tighter security is being implemented at pumping stations nationwide. This developed following the theft of specialized cables from a Tondo pumping station in Manila. The loss of the equipment caused the facility to fail, contributing to waist-deep flooding in the area. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the incident prompted the government to review security measures at pumping stations to prevent similar thefts. The Philippine Coast Guard is helping secure and monitor the critical flood-control facilities.
The prices of liquid petroleum gas or LPG will be decreasing by around forty centavos per kilogram this September. This is equivalent to around four pesos and forty centavos for a standard eleven-kilogram cylinder. This was disclosed by the Department of Energy or DOE. For September, the DOE said that domestic retail prices of an eleven-kilogram LPG cylinder are estimated to range from 1,031 pesos to 1,536 pesos. However, the DOE says actual prices may vary depending on the brand, location, and other market factors.
The SIM Card Registration Act is not effective. This was stated by the Anti-Cybercrime Group or ACG of the PNP. The ACG noted that the current version of the law has loopholes. They are urging Congress to add more teeth to the law. They noted that almost all cybercrimes are linked and rooted from SIM cards.
For more news and information, read The Manila Times in print, subscribe to its digital edition, or log on to www.manilatimes.net. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn; and be part of our communities on Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Mastodon.
That's all for now on The Manila Times News Prime. Remember to stay safe, stay informed, and stay connected.
Check out our Streaming Channel: streaming.manilatimes.net
Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe
Visit our website at [https://www.manilatimes.net](https://www.manilatimes.net/)
Follow us:
Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook
Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram
Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter
DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion
Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital
Check out our Podcasts:
Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify
Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts
Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic
Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer
Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein
