Ashton-under-Lyne rape probe LIVE: Cordon in place after 'horrific' attack as suspect's details released

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Customs chief heads to BCDA

Nov 12, 2026

Customs chief heads to BCDA

MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will leave his post to lead the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in another shake-up of key government agencies under the Marcos administration. Nepomuceno confirmed that he would succeed Joshua Bingcang as BCDA president and CEO. The state-owned corporation is tasked with converting former military

Ombudsman suspends Cavite town mayor amid illegal gambling probe

Nov 12, 2026

Ombudsman suspends Cavite town mayor amid illegal gambling probe

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman imposed a preventive suspension against Rosario, Cavite Mayor Jose Voltaire Ricafrente over his alleged involvement in gambling activities at a casino in Bacolod City.  According to the Office of Ombudsman on Thursday, the case stemmed from a complaint filed by its Field Investigation Office I after conducting

Basilan RTC judge killed in Zamboanga City ambush

Nov 12, 2026

Basilan RTC judge killed in Zamboanga City ambush

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A regional trial court judge based in Isabela City, Basilan, was killed in an ambush by still unidentified gunmen early Thursday morning in Zamboanga City, the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) confirmed. The victim was identified as Judge Joseph Wee Sit, presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court

BSP keeps 3% cap on credit card finance charges

Nov 12, 2026

BSP keeps 3% cap on credit card finance charges

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has maintained the 3-percent monthly cap on credit card finance charges while allowing banks to impose higher fees on installment loans and cash advances. Under BSP Circular No. 1242, issued on November 10, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised the monthly add-on rate ceiling for credit card

David Walliams' childhood school reviewing whether to pull former Britain's Got Talent judge's books

Nov 12, 2026

David Walliams' childhood school reviewing whether to pull former Britain's Got Talent judge's books

Walliams sold more than 60 million copies of his children’s books globally

DSWD eyes wider use of air-to-water technology amid El Niño threat

Nov 12, 2026

DSWD eyes wider use of air-to-water technology amid El Niño threat

LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) intends to expand the use of atmospheric water generators (AWGs) in water-insecure communities as the country copes with a strong El Niño. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian led a benchmarking visit to Gilotongan Island in Cawayan, Masbate, on Wednesday to showcase a solar-powered facility

Poundland issues administration update as 600 stores remain at risk

Nov 12, 2026

Poundland issues administration update as 600 stores remain at risk

The retailer has filed a second notice to appoint administrators, according to the board

BIR collections up by 5.63% to P2.81 trillion through October

Nov 12, 2026

BIR collections up by 5.63% to P2.81 trillion through October

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recorded P2.814 trillion in gross revenue collections from January to October 2026, an increase of P149.86 billion or 5.63 percent compared with the same period last year, based on the latest collection report as of Nov. 12, 2026. For October alone, gross collections reached P348.54 billion, up

Taiwan to close Papua New Guinea office and halt spot-market LNG purchases

Nov 12, 2026

Taiwan to close Papua New Guinea office and halt spot-market LNG purchases

Taiwan will close its representative office in Papua New Guinea later this month after the Pacific island country repeatedly demanded its closure, citing its “one-China policy”. The withdrawal will cut off Taiwanese technical assistance and end decades of cooperation with PNG, including halting spot-market purchases of the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) – a move Taipei said could deal a blow to the nation’s export earnings. “It is deeply regrettable that, under pressure from [Beijing],...

Two Iranians found guilty of spying on journalists in UK as part of plot against dissident TV station

Nov 12, 2026

Two Iranians found guilty of spying on journalists in UK as part of plot against dissident TV station

The trial exposed an operation in which Iranian agents offered money and inducements to so-called 'proxies' in order to target their enemies in the UK but never found their targets.

Burnham ramps up Brexit 'surrender' drive at summit with EU leaders… as he braces to make big concessions on money, borders and control

Nov 12, 2026

Burnham ramps up Brexit 'surrender' drive at summit with EU leaders… as he braces to make big concessions on money, borders and control

Andy Burnham is joining the European Political Community meeting in Dublin this afternoon, as he finalises the terms of his 'reset'.

Paolo Duterte seeks Matibag inhibition from probe into Gracioso allegations

Nov 12, 2026

Paolo Duterte seeks Matibag inhibition from probe into Gracioso allegations

Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has asked the NBI and its director Melvin Matibag to recuse themselves from investigating allegations made by Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.

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