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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 28 23:16 |
Philippines |
MTRCB reminds bus operators to screen only age-appropriate content for Undas
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has started inspecting transport terminals across Metro Manila ahead of the expected surge of travelers heading to the provinces for All Saints" Day, …
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| Oct 28 22:01 |
Myanmar |
The Philippines’ top diplomat leads a humanitarian mission to Myanmar
The Philippines’ top diplomat arrived in Myanmar on Wednesday to oversee the distribution of humanitarian aid, as Myanmar’s military-backed government seeks to improve strained relations with its neighbors and other countries. Philippine …
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| Oct 28 21:20 |
China |
Hegseth pledges stronger military framework with Philippines, but lacks details
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced additional military cooperation funding for the Philippines and agreed with Manila on efforts for enhanced interoperability between their forces on Wednesday, as Washington sought to strengthen …
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| Oct 28 19:14 |
Philippines |
Estrada hits back as Bernardo implicates more personalities
MANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada hit back at state witness former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo on Wednesday as he attended in person for the first time the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division …
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| Oct 28 18:14 |
Philippines |
Tulfo presses for tighter security as Undas travel rush nears
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday called for tighter airport security ahead of the Undas travel rush, questioning gaps in passenger protection after the reported theft of luxury watches at …
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| Oct 28 18:09 |
Philippines |
Comelec to test Viber for transmitting canvass results in Batanes election
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will test the use of Viber in the transmittal of results from municipal to provincial canvassers during the special election in Batanes.The Nov. 28 …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Taiwan |
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Taiwan’s efforts to create a ‘Taiwan-Philippines Economic Corridor’ |
| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
Bernardo on testimony vs Estrada: ‘Ang hirap ipahamak ng kaibigan’
MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo on Wednesday called Sen. Jinggoy Estrada a “friend.” He uttered this description when he testified during the senator’s …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
CJ candidate Caguioa pitches high-performance court initiative
MANILA, Philippines — Supreme Court Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa, a chief justice aspirant, proposed a high-performance court (HPC) initiative to improve trial court operations through data-driven management rather than numerical comparisons …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
Mans Carpio’s spox to Philip Lustre: Don’t play the victim
MANILA, Philippines — The spokesman of Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, told journalist Philip Lustre not to play the victim, saying he would not be facing a …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
INQToday: Don’t panic, says Marcos as peso hits record low
MANILA, Philippines — Here are the top stories in INQToday on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Marcos urges public not to panic as peso hits record low President Ferdinand …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
De Lima filing bill to decriminalize libel: Laws must not be weaponized
MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said on Wednesday that she and other lawmakers are set to file a bill that will decriminalize libel, to prevent the use …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
Farmers group seeks dismissal of cyber libel case vs ex-DA chief
MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) urged the dismissal of the cyber libel suit filed against former Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Montemayor over his statements questioning Planters Products Inc.’s (PPI) …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
PCSO lotto results Oct. 28: ₱312.1M jackpot not won
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱312.1 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Wednesday, Oct. …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
More Filipinos favor VP’s defense team in Senate trial – survey
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos were satisfied with Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team than the House prosecution during her Senate impeachment trial, a survey from the Social Weather Stations (SWS) said …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
Pre-shaded ballots found beyond Maluso in BARMM polls – watchdog
MANILA, Philippines — Pre-shaded ballots were observed in three precincts outside the high-profile incident in Maluso, Basilan, during the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), an …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
NMP invests P261M to upgrade seafarer training facilities in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Filipino seafarers training in Eastern Visayas are expected to benefit from improved accommodation and upgraded safety training facilities as the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) rolls out P261 …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
SC Associate Justice Zalameda receives UE’s honorary degree
MANILA, Philippines — Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Rodil Vaquilar Zalameda received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of the East (UE) in Manila on Tuesday. According to the …
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| Oct 28 18:02 |
Philippines |
Authorities seize P2.2M in contraband cigarettes in Sultan Kudarat town
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Police authorities in Sultan Kudarat province seized a haul of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a joint seaborne patrol at around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the …
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| Oct 28 16:28 |
Philippines |
From Local Solutions to Global Recognition: Villar Foundation Marks More Than Two Decades of Environmental Action
MANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has spent more than three decades promoting …
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| Oct 28 16:28 |
Philippines |
Dela Rosa: Bounty a threat to my life
SEN. Ronald dela Rosa, the top police enforcer during president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, said on Wednesday that the P50-million bounty placed on his head put his life in “serious danger” …
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| Oct 28 16:26 |
Philippines |
Eligible SSS members to get P8K UPLIFT aid
STARTING Oct. 30, eligible members of the Social Security System (SSS) who are covered by the expanded Uplift assistance program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will receive up …
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| Oct 28 16:25 |
Philippines |
'Asean unity, defense cooperation crucial'
LAPU-LAPU CITY — Southeast Asian nations must strengthen their unity and defense cooperation to navigate an increasingly fragmented international environment, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Wednesday, as regional defense leaders …
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| Oct 28 16:24 |
Philippines |
Jordan to boost tourism, cultural exchange with PH
JORDAN aims to invigorate the tourism and cultural exchange relations with the Philippines to allow citizens from both countries to marvel at each other’s “wonders of the world,” its top envoy in …
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| Oct 28 16:23 |
Philippines |
PH in talks with several countries for oil storage – Garin
SINGAPORE — The Philippines is in talks with Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States to store oil in the fuel-import-dependent nation, its energy secretary said on Wednesday, in a bid to …
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| Oct 28 16:22 |
Philippines |
Probe into halted BIR badge posting pushed
KABATAAN Party-list Rep. Renee Co, with Gabriela Rep. Sarah Jane Elago and ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio, has filed House Resolution 1565, calling for an inquiry into the sudden stoppage of the …
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| Oct 28 16:21 |
Philippines |
PH growth beyond UMIC to be tackled in Manila Times forum
The Manila Times will bring together government officials, economists and business leaders for its 128th Anniversary Business Forum, “Beyond UMIC: Locking in on Sustainable, Equitable Growth,” to examine how the country can …
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| Oct 28 16:20 |
Philippines |
US-Asean defense framework proposed
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed the creation of an “ambitious” new US-Asean defense framework on Wednesday, telling the bloc’s leaders it could help them navigate “critically important” years ahead.The United States …
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| Oct 28 16:19 |
Philippines |
Lazaro leads humanitarian mission in Myanmar
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will lead a two-day humanitarian mission in Myanmar this week but is not certain whether she will meet with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.The Department …
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| Oct 28 16:18 |
Philippines |
Teachers need to spot warning signs
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants teachers and other school personnel trained by psychologists and psychiatrists to help them recognize early warning signs of behavioral problems among students.Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro …
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| Oct 28 16:17 |
Philippines |
‘Overseas Filipinos need better services’
COMMISSION on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Chairman Dante Ang II said the sacrifices of overseas Filipinos (OFs) deserve “more than recognition.”Ang said government support for OFs or non-resident Filipinos (NRFs) must also translate …
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| Oct 28 16:14 |
Philippines |
Identify El Niño response funds – Pangilinan
SEN. Francis Pangilinan urged government agencies on Tuesday to identify funds for mitigating the threats of a potentially severe El Niño.”Let us determine now where we can source the funds and how …
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| Oct 28 16:12 |
Philippines |
Researchers harness AI for durian analysis
RESEARCHERS from the University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) said they have developed a non-invasive artificial intelligence (AI)-based system to assess the maturity and quality of a durian fruit.The Department of Science …
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| Oct 28 16:11 |
Philippines |
PNP orders review of bomb threat response protocols
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday directed concerned police units to assess procedures and strengthen their ability to respond to bomb threats as incidents involving schools and universities underscore the need …
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| Oct 28 16:10 |
Philippines |
Technical officers beef up PNP health, forensic services
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has expanded its specialized support services with 25 new members through the 2026 Lateral Entry Program, and has taken key roles in medical, psychological and forensic operations.The …
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| Oct 28 16:09 |
Philippines |
Marijuana in luggage seized at NAIA
PERSONNEL from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) discovered 7,335 grams of marijuana kush from three unclaimed pieces of luggage abandoned by passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Oct. 26, …
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| Oct 28 16:06 |
Philippines |
Caloocan opens crematorium, columbarium
CALOOCAN Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan led key city officials in opening to the public the city's columbarium and crematorium, a local government infrastructure project in Barangay 178 and Barangay 187.Designed to provide …
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| Oct 28 16:05 |
Philippines |
Operators, drivers urged to ensure PUV roadworthiness
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday reminded operators and drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs), especially those serving provincial or long routes, to ensure their units' roadworthiness amid …
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| Oct 28 16:04 |
Philippines |
PWD employment at LRT-1 expanded
THE Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), private operator of Light Railway Transit (LRT-1), has reaffirmed its commitment to workplace inclusivity by renewing its partnership with the Manila City government to promote employment …
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| Oct 28 16:00 |
Philippines |
Quake aftershock jolts Davao, Sarangani
An aftershock of powerful earthquakes that struck Davao Occidental and Sarangani four months ago jolted the two provinces yesterday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
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