The Manila Times News Prime | September 10, 2026

0:00Good evening. Today September 10th and you're watching the Manila Times News Prime. Our top story. Doctors treating former speaker Martin Romoades gave differing accounts over the circumstances of his admission to Cardinal Santos Medical Center. They testified before the Sondigan Bayon, which is scrutinizing Romoades' continued hospital confinement. Admitting physician Kurt Allen Sibayan testified that he was not allowed to examine Romoades after the former speaker arrived at the hospital. Sibayan said Romoades did not pass through the emergency room but was brought directly to a hospital room despite complaining of chest pain. He agreed with the court that this was unusual.

1:01Attending physician Rosalio Torres also testified. He told the court that Romoades should remain confined at Cardinal Santos because he was at high risk of possible heart attack. Torres was asked to justify Romoades' continued confinement. He cited unstable angina with underlying coronary disease, which he described as an impending heart attack. House prosecutors have requested subpoenas for its next set of witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The witnesses are former Sondigan Bayon presiding justice, Ampado Cabotaje, Tang, lawyer Karin Batu of the Office of Numbotsman, and lawyer Gerardo Del Rosario of the Securities and Exchange Commission. They will testify on allegations under Article 2 of the Articles of Impeachment. These allegations involve unexplained wealth, false statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth, and continued business interests of the Vice President.

2:05The number of survivors in the fairy fire of Koron Palawan has risen to 43. 86 people were missing. There were five fatalities. The initial manifest showed that there were 134 people onboard the MV June Aster, 117 passengers, and 17 crew members. The MV June Aster was traveling from Manila to Koron when fire broke out early last night. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, when their personnel arrived in the area, the fire had already grown large. Early today, thick smoke was still coming from the MV June Aster, preventing rescuers from immediately entering the vessel to check for possible survivors. Based on the initial account of one survivor, the fire appeared to have started in the cargo hold before rapidly spreading within seconds or minutes. However, the Coast Guard clarified that a comprehensive probe into the cause of the fire would still be conducted.

3:07Apple has unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo. The company CEO said the foldable phone has the largest display ever on an iPhone. The phone's display is 80% larger than the newest iPhone 18 Pro. People can also use an Apple pencil on the phone, a capability previously reserved for iPad users. Duo has a starting price of $1,999. It is the most expensive iPhone yet. For more news and information, read the Manila Times on print, subscribe to its digital edition or log on to www.manilaitimes.net. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and LinkedIn, and be part of our communities on Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp and Macedon. That's all for now on the Manila Times News Prime. Remember to stay safe, stay informed, and stay connected.

4:08I'm Michael Aang. Good night.