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Philippines |
UP Diliman students, faculty evacuate over unspecified threat
MANILA, Philippines — Students, faculty, and staff were ordered to evacuate the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Palma and Malcolm halls on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15, due to an unconfirmed and unspecified …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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Philippine hawk-eagle turned over in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan
TUGUEGARAO CITY — A village watchman had rescued and then turned over a juvenile northern Philippine hawk-eagle to the Sanchez Mira town’s Tourism and Information Office in Cagayan, the municipal government reported …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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DSWD: Mocking PWDs carries legal consequences
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reminded the public, primarily content creators, that disrespectful comments toward persons with disabilities (PWDs) have legal consequences. The DSWD late Wednesday …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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Palace tells Sara Duterte to attend Bicam if she doubts 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday urged Vice President Sara Duterte to attend the bicameral conference committee (Bicam) hearings on the proposed 2027 national budget to better understand how the funds are …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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NBI to subpoena ‘Machong Chismisan’ hosts over insensitive remarks
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will subpoena Machong Chismisan podcast hosts over their insensitive remarks directed at Kris Aquino’s firstborn son, Josh, who is on the autism spectrum. …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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Palace: No public funds wasted in withdrawal of 3 impeachment articles
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday said no public funds had been wasted following the withdrawal of three of the four articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. The Senate impeachment …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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Sandro Marcos joining Lakas meant to fill up leadership void — Luistro
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos’ decision to join Lakas-CMD was meant to fill up the leadership void following his uncle’s arrest, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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Tolosa: Rebutting dropped VP charges ‘waste of time and resources’
MANILA, Philippines — Allowing the proposal to let the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte give a limited rebuttal on the three withdrawn impeachment articles would be “a complete waste of …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
Philippines |
Tinio urges Senate to make ‘necessary corrections’ to 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Thursday urged the Senate to make “necessary corrections” to the House-approved P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 as senators prepare to review the spending …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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DTI: Prices of water, basic goods stable amid looming ‘Super El Niño’
MANILA, Philippines — Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Roque on Thursday said supplies and prices for basic and prime commodities, including bottled water, remain stable despite the looming effects of Super El Niño. …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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Kapunan: Were VP Duterte’s earlier bank balances declared?
MANILA, Philippines — Bank balances in Vice President Sara Duterte’s accounts that were later withdrawn would not show whether she correctly declared the money she allegedly held in previous years, private prosecutor …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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Palace says Marcos listens to the public; Duterte leads in trust ratings
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. listens to public concerns and considers the needs of different sectors when planning and implementing government programs, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Thursday Her …
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
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Barbers: Prosecution should seek 16 votes despite 14-vote threshold
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors should still prefer to get 16 votes to convict Vice President Sara Duterte even though the Senate impeachment court had already adopted a lower threshold that will …
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| Oct 15 11:43 |
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Young Filipino student receives high commendations at John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize
MANILA, Philippines — Amanda Katherine “Andy” Chua, a Grade 11 student at Everest International Academy in Manila, has received High Commendations in both Law and Politics at the 2026 John Locke Institute …
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| Oct 15 11:39 |
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Globe leads NTC test, boosts mobile connectivity
MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom broadened its network infrastructure and ventured into satellite direct-to-cell technology to boost mobile connectivity, after the latest National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) tests showed it was posting a …
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| Oct 15 11:36 |
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UP students evacuated over online threat
MANILA, Philippines — Students and faculty at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman in Quezon City were evacuated Thursday afternoon after an alleged online threat targeting the Palma and Malcolm Hall …
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| Oct 15 11:22 |
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UP Diliman students evacuate 2 school buildings after alleged threat
Students, faculty, and staff at two school buildings in the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus in Quezon City were evacuated Thursday afternoon due to an alleged security threat.
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| Oct 15 11:18 |
Malaysia |
Mindanao politician allegedly funded jet used to transport 521kg of meth
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency says the elected representative belonged to the opposition bloc but declined to identify the person as investigations are ongoing.
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| Oct 15 10:44 |
Malaysia |
Haze turns Indonesian skies orange, shuts East Timor schools
Residents in Palangkaraya, Kalimantan, were among the worst affected, with skies turning deep orange on Wednesday night and remaining a murky yellow on Thursday.
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| Oct 15 10:37 |
Malaysia |
Ringgit rises against US dollar ahead of Q3 GDP estimates
Malaysia’s GDP growth is projected to moderate to 5.2% in Q3 2026 from 6% in the previous quarter, with the economy remaining resilient on sustained domestic demand and investment, says an analyst.
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| Oct 15 10:15 |
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Mindanao politician financed plane to smuggle P3.5B shabu from Laos --PDEA
A politician from Mindanao allegedly paid for the private plane that would have been used to smuggle of P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines, the Philippine Drug …
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| Oct 15 10:02 |
Malaysia |
We’ve done our best on the haze, says Anwar
The prime minister was responding to former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who said Malaysia was being 'too soft' in dealing with Indonesia over the issue.
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| Oct 15 09:54 |
Philippines |
VP Sara ‘replacement’ not being discussed — Palace
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday said there has been no discussion on the possible replacement of Vice President Sara Duterte amid reports that House Speaker Bojie Dy was being eyed to …
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| Oct 15 08:20 |
Philippines |
Plane used in attempted Laos-PH drug smuggling registered in US -- CAAP
The private plane used in the attempted smuggling of shabu from Laos to the Philippines was registered in the United States, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
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| Oct 15 07:51 |
Philippines |
Mindanao politician linked to drug shipment seized in Laos — PDEA
MANILA, Philippines — A politician in Mindanao was tagged by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) as the financier of the chartered plane that carried 521 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P3.54 …
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| Oct 15 06:53 |
Malaysia |
Lim Guan Eng urges Malaysia to sue Indonesia over haze if Jakarta rejects Asean firefighting task force
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged Malaysia to consider legal action against Indonesia to seek...
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| Oct 15 06:03 |
Philippines |
Truth Commission seeks probe into ‘drug war’ rewards
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A Philippine National Police (PNP) non-uniformed personnel recalls a tense meeting over eight years ago between key police officials in Northern Mindanao and then-PNP chief Ronald “Bato” …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
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Pulse Asia survey: Sara Duterte retains majority approval and trust
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte enjoys the approval and trust of a slim majority of Filipinos, while nearly half of respondents disapprove of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s performance and express …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
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Unified PWD ID uses QR codes to prevent fraud
MANILA, Philippines — A new identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will use a centralized database and QR code verification to help prevent fake and duplicate IDs and make it easier …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
Philippines |
Taal Volcano sulfur dioxide emissions drop sharply
LUCENA CITY – Taal Volcano’s sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions have significantly declined after several days of elevated gas output, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday. Phivolcs measured …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
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Senior citizens can only be granted one type of discount, says SC
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court acquitted a Bacolod City hotel manager on Wednesday of violating the Senior Citizens Act, ruling that discounts accorded to the elderly are not absolute, as they …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
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WATCH: DSWD demos water filtration system ahead of Super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Sec. Rex Gatchalian demonstrates a bucket-based water filtration system during a press briefing in Malacanang on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. The demonstration …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
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Camarines Sur earns PCCI citation for business-friendly policies
LEGAZPI CITY — Camarines Sur earned a special national citation for promoting a business-friendly environment, attracting investments, and generating jobs. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) conferred the 2026 Most …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
Philippines |
Inflation, corruption remain top concerns of Filipinos, survey says
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos remain most concerned about the need to control inflation, followed by fighting graft and corruption in government, according to Pulse Asia Research’s September 2026 Ulat ng Bayan survey. …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
Philippines |
Gatchalian flags upcoming power rate hike amid inflation surge
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday raised concerns on the forthcoming increase in Meralco’s electricity rates amid a surge in inflation. Meralco recently announced that electricity rates in October …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
Philippines |
5-day maritime defense drill set for eastern Mindanao seaboard
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), through the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom), will mount Exercise Surigao Sentinel 2026 from October 20 to 25 across Surigao …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
Philippines |
Senator slams mockery of persons with autism
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva on Thursday condemned the mockery of persons with autism, saying such behavior has no place in society or in the digital space. “Who in their right …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
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PNP-WCPC rescues 16, nabs 2 in anti-online child abuse operations
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police – Women and Children Protection Center (PNP-WCPC) rescued 16 victims, and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the online sexual exploitation of minors during separate …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
Philippines |
Nuns open drop-in center for street dwellers in Quezon City
MANILA, Philippines — A religious community has opened a drop-in center in Kaliraya, Quezon City, providing street dwellers access to basic hygiene and washing facilities. Blessed by Cubao Bishop Elias Ayuban Jr., …
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| Oct 15 06:01 |
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Marcos to DOTr: Brace for El Niño, ensure efficient transport of goods
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to address bottlenecks in the transportation network, citing their impact on the movement of essential goods …
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