Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:<br />- In witness bid, Discayas link politicians, engineers to kickbacks<br />- Escudero ousted as Senate president, Sotto takes over<br />- Marcos slams ‘garapalan’ corruption as ‘Sumbong sa Pangulo’ logs 12,000 complaints<br />- DOJ Secretary Remulla: Royina Garma will be witness in ICC drug war case<br />- Alex Eala nails maiden WTA 125 title after Guadalajara Open comeback<br /><br />https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/september-8-2025/