Bukidnon’s second most wanted suspect nabbed in Talakag

Inquirer.net - Oct 11, 2026

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Bukidnon’s second most wanted person, who is facing a murder case, was arrested before dawn on Saturday in Talakag town, an official said. Capt. Lance Elpedio Figuracion, officer in charge of the Talakag Municipal Police Station, said the 47-year-old driver, a resident of Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, was arrested at 12:57

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MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has directed government agencies to accelerate public spending and begin early procurement for 2027 programs, particularly those aimed at preparing the country for the anticipated “super” El Niño. “We have one more quarter to improve spending for the year. Let’s get our acts together in the fourth quarter,”

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MANILA, Philippines — More than 1.56 million minimum wage earners in Calabarzon region are expected to benefit from a daily wage increase of up to P45 starting Oct. 26, following the approval of a new wage order by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB 4A). Under Wage Order No. IVA-23, the maximum P45

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is verifying claims by foreign authorities that 521 kilograms of “shabu” (crystal meth) seized in Laos early this month was bound for Manila, saying there is no hard evidence yet linking the Philippines to the illegal cargo despite its reported transport by a Filipino passenger. PNP spokesperson Col.

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