AFP ends Territorial defense drill off eastern Mindanao seaboard

Inquirer.net - Oct 26, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) wrapped up a four-day joint inter-agency defense exercise on Sunday across Surigao City, the Dinagat Islands, and key maritime corridors along the country’s eastern seaboard. Dubbed “Exercise Surigao Sentinel 01-2026,” the Oct. 22–25 maneuvers culminated with the 82nd

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Police rescue 8-month-old twins in Pampanga after being sold twice

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Police rescue 8-month-old twins in Pampanga after being sold twice

MABALACAT CITY — Police officers from Taguig City rescued on Sunday eight-month-old twin boys who were sold for P71,000 to a couple in the Pampanga town of Candaba.  The mother of the twins sold her babies for P30,000 sometime last August to a woman who was supposed to adopt them as her own children, Police

WALANG PASOK: In-person class suspensions for Tuesday, Oct. 27

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MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes are suspended in several schools in Luzon and Visayas on Tuesday, October 27, due to various reasons.  The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) – Main Campus in Quezon City suspended its classes on October 26 and 27, 2026 “due to increasing reports of illness among students.” The main campus said

California’s Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives

Oct 26, 2026

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Pag-Ibig housing loans reach P111B in end-September

Oct 26, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Pag-IBIG Fund’s housing loan releases climbed 20 percent in the first nine months of the year as financing for minimum wage and low-income members nearly tripled under the government’s socialized housing program. In a statement, Pag-Ibig said its housing loan releases increased 20 percent to P111.29 billion from January to September, from P93.03

Dizon-Lopez swap won’t affect DOTr, DPWH budgets, says Ejercito

Oct 26, 2026

Dizon-Lopez swap won’t affect DOTr, DPWH budgets, says Ejercito

MANILA, Philippines — Sec. Vince Dizon swapping posts with Sec. Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez won’t affect the 2027 budget of the two concerned agencies, according to Sen. JV Ejercito on Monday. Dizon will return to the helm of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), where he was head from Feb. 21 to Sept. 1, 2025, while Lopez

5 female green sea turtles rescued from fish corrals in Aurora

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5 female green sea turtles rescued from fish corrals in Aurora

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Manila logs 2,692 flu-like cases this year amid 8% national rise

Oct 26, 2026

Manila logs 2,692 flu-like cases this year amid 8% national rise

MANILA, Philippines — Manila recorded nine new cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) on Monday, Oct. 26, bringing the city’s total to 2,692 since the start of the year, amid a reported increase in flu-like illnesses nationwide.  In an interview with Super Radyo dzBB, Health Secretary Edwin Mercado said the DOH recorded 11,137 ILI cases in

Marcos: Ifugao pump irrigation project to benefit 1,315 farmers

Oct 26, 2026

Marcos: Ifugao pump irrigation project to benefit 1,315 farmers

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Ejercito files ‘Bantay Budget’ bill to give CSOs say in budget prep

Oct 26, 2026

Ejercito files ‘Bantay Budget’ bill to give CSOs say in budget prep

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the preparation of the national budget was filed at the Senate on Monday. Senate finance committee chairperson, Sen. JV Ejercito, filed Senate Bill No. 2576, or the “Bantay Budget Act,” as the panel sought a consultation with several CSOs for the

Piston denounces Dizon’s reappointment as DOTr chief

Oct 26, 2026

Piston denounces Dizon’s reappointment as DOTr chief

MANILA, Philippines — The national president of transport group Piston, on Monday, denounced the reappointment of Vince Dizon as Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary, saying the leadership reshuffle aims to push programs that will worsen the public transport system. In a statement, Mody Floranda said that there is nothing worth celebrating about Dizon’s leadership reassignment.

Biz risks in PH ‘elevated’ amid economic, political woes

Oct 26, 2026

Biz risks in PH ‘elevated’ amid economic, political woes

MANILA, Philippines — Investors looking to expand in the Philippines face mounting economic and political uncertainties, as a new report flagged “elevated” risks in the country’s business environment and warned that conditions could deteriorate further. In its inaugural Philippine Political and Country Outlook Report, professional services firm WR Advisory Group gave the country an overall risk

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