Andy Burnham defends £100 energy payment after critics blast 'terribly targeted' Budget

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Caritas Philippines supports Lobo in fight vs. LPG terminal project

Oct 29, 2026

Caritas Philippines supports Lobo in fight vs. LPG terminal project

MANILA, Philippines — Caritas Philippines has expressed support for Batangas Archbishop Emeritus Ramon Arguelles and residents of Lobo who have raised concerns over a proposed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal and refilling plant. San Carlos Bishop and Caritas Philippines President Gerardo Alminaza said “this is not simply about one project,” stressing that the issue touches

DENR probes possible causes of tarsier deaths in Samar

Oct 29, 2026

DENR probes possible causes of tarsier deaths in Samar

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has directed continuous wildlife monitoring along the Cacaransan-Saputan Road in Calbayog City following a series of Philippine tarsier deaths. “Immediately following the reports, DENR personnel from the Calbayog Pan-as-Hayiban Protected Landscape conducted an on-site investigation, verified the reported locations, gathered information from witnesses and

Transport security office to Undas travelers: Don’t bring banned items

Oct 29, 2026

Transport security office to Undas travelers: Don’t bring banned items

MANILA, Philippines — As the influx of travelers begins ahead of Undas 2026, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) on Thursday reminded passengers to remove prohibited items from their belongings to avoid trip delays. The reminder came as the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) administration reported confiscating a total of 260 banned objects from Oct.

Tinio: Marcos feigning control as analysts say peso to slide further

Oct 29, 2026

Tinio: Marcos feigning control as analysts say peso to slide further

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s defensive stance regarding the highest-ever dollar-peso exchange rate is mere posturing, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio said on Thursday, warning that financial analysts believe the peso will slide further in the coming months. In a statement, Tinio slammed Marcos for his “Don’t panic” remark, saying it comes as

Witness: 25% of infra project budget given as ‘proponents’ commitment’

Oct 29, 2026

Witness: 25% of infra project budget given as ‘proponents’ commitment’

MANILA, Philippines—A former Public Works and Highways official on Thursday said 25 percent of the budget allocated for infrastructure projects in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) are given as “commitments” to certain proponents, including senators. This was according to former Public Works and Highways Regional Director Gerard Opulencia, who testified as a prosecution witness

Davao de Oro military ready to help police hunt Bato dela Rosa

Oct 29, 2026

Davao de Oro military ready to help police hunt Bato dela Rosa

CAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division (10ID) said on Thursday it is ready to help police arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, whose one-week ultimatum to surrender ends on Friday. The former national police chief is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity during the

Marcos urges firms to invest in PH electric vehicle industry

Oct 29, 2026

Marcos urges firms to invest in PH electric vehicle industry

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged foreign manufacturers to invest in the Philippines’ electric vehicle (EV) industry as the government aims to have EVs account for 50% of the country’s vehicle fleet by 2040. He made the call during a visit to the manufacturing and assembly plant of Sazgar Philippines Inc. in

Six Greater Manchester areas given a share of £16m to revive derelict buildings

Oct 29, 2026

Six Greater Manchester areas given a share of £16m to revive derelict buildings

The government has dished out funding to dozens of local authorities across the country to help bring significant buildings back into use

Andy Burnham government introduces strict new UK vaping law today amid £200 fine warning

Oct 29, 2026

Andy Burnham government introduces strict new UK vaping law today amid £200 fine warning

Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty called the practice 'completely unacceptable'

FBI under Obama found evidence Ilhan Omar entered 'sham marriage' with her suspected brother, explosive report reveals

Oct 29, 2026

FBI under Obama found evidence Ilhan Omar entered 'sham marriage' with her suspected brother, explosive report reveals

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that Ilhan Omar married her brother, and the speculation was previously investigated during a Democratic adm

At least something is going down fast! Chancellor Healey necks a pint hours after tax-raising Budget that hit strivers

Oct 29, 2026

At least something is going down fast! Chancellor Healey necks a pint hours after tax-raising Budget that hit strivers

The Chancellor performed the trick at a Westminster pub after spending an hour setting out Labour's new economic direction under the new leadership of Andy Burnham.

Andy Burnham government tells all UK households to write five things down and store somewhere 'easy to find'

Oct 29, 2026

Andy Burnham government tells all UK households to write five things down and store somewhere 'easy to find'

It comes as part of the Government's new emergency plan

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