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Philippines |
'We don't welcome you either': Chinese Embassy responds to persona non grata resolution vs. envoy
The Chinese Embassy in Manila responded to a resolution filed by Senator Risa Hontiveros urging the declaration of its envoy as persona non grata, stating that if its diplomats are declared unwelcome, …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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LWUA eyes water supply restrictions as Super El Niño looms
MANILA, Philippines – In preparation for the effects of the Super El Niño in late December until the first quarter of 2027, restrictions on non-essential water use are being considered by the …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Pagasa: Northern portions of PH to be most affected by Rosal
MANILA, Philippines — Northern parts of the country are expected to bear the brunt of Super Typhoon Rosal, with heavy rains and strong winds possible in the coming days, the state weather …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Alcantara says he gets 2% cut from Co’s alleged kickbacks as ‘lambing’
MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Public Works and Highways-Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara on Tuesday told the Sandiganbayan that he got a 2 percent cut as “lambing” (gentle request) from …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Complainants back ‘strategic move’ to drop 3 charges vs Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — The complainants in the first and third articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said the prosecution’s move to abandon most of the charges was a …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Lacson hits Cayetanos over LLDA budget hearing questions
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday criticized Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and his sister, Sen. Pia Cayetano, for their line of questioning during a hearing on the …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
Philippines |
‘Amihan’ season expected to begin between Oct. 22 – 30, says Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, or “amihan” season, which will bring cooler and drier air, is expected to begin between October 22 and October 30, according to the state weather bureau …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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20-year-old student dead after stabbing in Batangas; suspect at large
MANILA, Philippines — A 20-year-old college student from Lipa, Batangas was killed by stabbing last week. The unidentified male suspect is at large, according to the spot report obtained by the Inquirer …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
Philippines |
Zaldy Co prefers more durable ‘maleta’ for kickbacks – Henry Alcantara
MANILA, Philippines — Former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co switched from duraboxes to “maleta” (suitcases) to transport kickbacks worth up to P40 million per delivery due to durability issues, state witness and …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Macalintal: Probe ‘Machong Chismisan’ hosts to full extent of law
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Romulo Macalintal, an advocate for the rights of senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), on Tuesday urged authorities to pursue an investigation into the “Machong Chismisan” podcast …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
Philippines |
QCPD probes video of media member allegedly kicking cops outside DAR
MANILA, Philippines—The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is investigating a viral video showing a reported commotion outside the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Quezon City on Monday. The scene reportedly involves …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Dengue, leptospirosis cases decline in latest DOH report
MANILA, Philippines—Dengue and leptospirosis cases nationwide declined in the latest reporting period, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Dengue cases In the latest two-week reporting period, dengue cases stood at 22,095 …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
Philippines |
Palace hopes BOC’s proposed P29.9B budget will be restored
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday expressed hope for a bigger budget for the Bureau of Customs (BOC) under the 2027 national budget after its proposed funding was reduced from P29.9 billion …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Wind Signal No. 1 raised in 6 Luzon areas due to Super Typhoon Rosal
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was hoisted over more areas in Luzon due to Super Typhoon Rosal off Central Luzon, the state weather bureau said. In its …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Prosecution ready to give ombudsman evidence vs Duterte once requested
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors are ready to turn over the trove of evidence they collected for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. However, the panel prefers to await a formal subpoena …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Mark Villar seeks mandatory free HMO coverage for gov’t workers
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar is pushing for mandatory free health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage for government employees to shield them and their families from costly health emergencies. “Our government employees …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Marcos vows smooth transition of Sulu from BARMM to Zambo Peninsula
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday vowed a smooth transition of Sulu province from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula). On Sept. …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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Gatchalian questions Duterte’s absence at OVP budget hearing
MANILA, Philippines — Saying that agency heads traditionally appear before Congress to defend their budgets, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian questioned Vice President Sara Duterte’s absence at the Senate on Thursday to defend …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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SC: ‘Bloated’ unprogrammed funds in nat’l budget ‘unconstitutional’
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has declared “unconstitutional” certain provisions of the 2024 and 2025 national budgets, as well as key unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 budget, after finding that Congress …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
Philippines |
DSWD readies relief supplies as Pagudpud placed under Signal No. 1
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Ilocos Region has prepared 128,843 food and nonfood items for families who may be affected by Super …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
Philippines |
Super Typhoon Rosal to bring significant rains in PH by Thursday
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal off Central Luzon is expected to bring significant rainfall to parts of the country starting Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22, after it slightly intensified, the state weather …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
Philippines |
Twins’ suspected trafficker nabbed in Aurora; but abducted kids are missing
MANILA, Philippines — A 32-year-old woman suspected of trafficking children was arrested in San Luis, Aurora. However, the two eight-month-old twins from Taguig she allegedly abducted are missing. The report comes from …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
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‘No debt’: Mayor Belmonte lists QC gains in State of the City Address
MANILA, Philippines — “We have fundamentally rewritten the financial story of our city,” Quezon City Mayor Maria Josefina “Joy” Belmonte said on Monday in her 2026 State of the City Address (SOCA), …
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| Oct 20 11:50 |
Philippines |
NBI to probe fake birth records, illegal property acquisitions of foreigners
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to launch a nationwide investigation into the alleged fraudulent procurement of Philippine birth records and the unlawful acquisition of property by foreign nationals, many …
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| Oct 20 11:42 |
Philippines |
PH electricity demand seen to spike in 2027 due to El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) expects electricity demand to spike in 2027 because of an expected strong El Niño.Data from the agency showed that Luzon's peak demand for the …
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| Oct 20 11:36 |
Philippines |
Pag-IBIG widens subsidized financing to counter property downturn
MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund said it would expand home loan subsidies to revive buyer demand amid a slump in the residential property sector, which is …
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| Oct 20 11:17 |
Malaysia |
Saifuddin Nasution urges Asean to translate anti-crime pledges into results
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — Asean must ensure that all commitments and cooperation frameworks agreed upon to combat transn...
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| Oct 20 11:10 |
Philippines |
More OFWs arrive in PH from Riyadh
MANILA, Philippines — At least 99 Filipino workers from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday following attacks allegedly by Houthis on King Khalid International Airport.Fifty OFWs arrived at …
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| Oct 20 10:26 |
Philippines |
Supreme Court sets limits to Congress budget increases
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that Congress cannot increase the president's proposed budget as indicated in the P449.5 billion increase allotted to unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024 national budget …
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| Oct 20 10:06 |
Philippines |
Marcos, Japan's Takaichi discuss bilateral ties, Asean preparations in phone call
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation, Malacanang said.Marcos and Takaichi held a telephone conversation …
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| Oct 20 09:57 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia, Philippines strengthen military cooperation on security and counterterrorism
General Vong Pisen, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, met with Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt Gen Antonio G Nafarrete in Phnom Penh on today, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to …
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| Oct 20 09:44 |
Philippines |
ASEAN Summit preps mostly done, says Palace
The preparation for the Philippines" hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in November is mostly done, except for a few possible improvements, according to the Palace on Tuesday.
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| Oct 20 08:56 |
Philippines |
Apology can't be forced, Palace says in wake of Chinese envoy's remarks
It's difficult to force any one to apologize. Malacañang said this on Tuesday in the wake of Chinese Ambassador Jian Quan's remarks that China would easily win if it used force in …
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| Oct 20 08:49 |
Philippines |
Public can now notarize documents online through digital platform
The public can now avoid long lines and in-person requirements through NotarioPH, a digital platform offering electronic notarization services in the Philippines.
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| Oct 20 08:48 |
Philippines |
LTFRB okays special permits for over 1,000 buses before ‘Undas’ travel rush
MANILA, Philippines —The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved the special permits for over 1,100 passenger buses to operate in connection with the observance of this year's All Saints’ …
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| Oct 20 08:18 |
Philippines |
House prosecutors want NBI to pursue Duterte property probe beyond impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives' prosecutors on Tuesday urged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to deepen its investigation into properties linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, saying other government agencies …
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| Oct 20 07:56 |
Philippines |
Ex-DPWH engineer admits flood control kickback system predated Romualdez speakership
MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Henry Alcantara, now a state witness against former speaker Martin Romualdez in a P7.4-billion plunder case, testified Tuesday that …
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| Oct 20 07:29 |
Philippines |
Remulla says no evidence linking Laos drug haul to Dutertes but asks why Mindanao politician not in narcolist
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday clarified that there was no evidence linking the multibillion Laos drug shipment to the Duterte family but questioned why the Mindanao politician, identified …
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| Oct 20 07:17 |
Taiwan |
Taiwan donates decommissioned ship to Philippines; Cho Jung-tai: Future operations will not involve Taiwan's territorial waters ZH台贈菲除役艦 卓榮泰:未來值勤不會涉及台灣海域
(中央社記者曾以寧台北20日電)台灣海巡署除役巡防救難艦「金門艦」,日前經由菲律賓非營利基金會贈予菲律賓海岸防衛隊。行政院長卓榮泰表示,對方已承諾此船未來值勤不會涉及與台灣相關海域、漁民。海委會主委管碧玲指出,雙方協議載明不得用於對台灣漁民執法。
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| Oct 20 07:11 |
Malaysia |
China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal
China’s Southern Theatre Command said the USS Charleston entered waters near Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands early on Tuesday without Beijing’s approval, calling it an illegal intrusion.
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