National Holidays 2027: Malacañang released the 2027 list of regular holidays and special non-working days via Proclamation No. 1427, including New Year’s Day, Maundy and Good Friday, Araw ng Kagitingan, Labor Day, Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Bonifacio Day, Christmas Day, Rizal Day, plus special days like Chinese New Year and All Souls’ Day. National Mourning: President Marcos Jr. declared Sept. 12, 2026 a Day of National Mourning for National Artist for Literature Resil Mojares, with flags at half-mast from sunrise to sunset. Politics & Courts: BI said Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and Sen. Pia Cayetano left for Singapore with no hold-departure orders; meanwhile, the Senate impeachment court weighs whether VP Sara Duterte still needs 16 votes to convict, turning to retired justices as amici curiae. Justice & Detention: Sandiganbayan ordered former Speaker Martin Romualdez’s transfer to BJMP custody, but movement is delayed due to his hospital-arrest motion. Public Health: Sen. Mark Villar urged faster mental health action amid rising suicide deaths and a shortage of psychiatrists and psychologists. Disaster Response: Coast Guard reported at least 5 dead and 86 missing after a ferry fire near Coron, Palawan, as families wait for updates. Sports: Team Philippines targets eight gold medals at the Asian Games in Japan, with Gilas and other squads starting their campaigns.