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Today’s headlines: Mary Jane Veloso, West Ph Sea, Carlos Yulo

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

• Mary Jane Veloso finally free after 16 years 

Former OFW Mary Jane Veloso walks free after 16 years in jail, following her pardon by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday September 25.

• China ‘hinders’ PH resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal 

For the first time since Manila and Beijing signed a “provisional understanding,” Chinese maritime forces quote-unquote “hindered” a mission to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal.

• Barangay, SK elections postponed to November 2028 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs Republic Act No. 12326, fixing the term of barangay officials and Sangguniang Kabataan members to five years.

• At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out 

Delegates at the United Nations walked out of the hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers his speech to the meeting of world leaders.

• Carlos Yulo redeems self, vaults to another Asian Games gold

Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo captures a second artistic gymnastics gold medal for the Philippines in the 2026 Asian Games, Friday, September 25. – Rappler.com