Cendaña reiterates: Nothing libelous with what I said about Quiboloy

Inquirer.net - Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña has maintained that there is nothing libelous in the statements he made about Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy. Cendaña made the statement as the lawmaker filed his counter-affidavit to the cases against him. In an ambush interview on Friday, the lawmaker said that part of

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EastWest 9-month profit falls 24% to P5B

Oct 30, 2026

EastWest 9-month profit falls 24% to P5B

MANILA, Philippines — East West Banking Corp.’s net income fell by 24.2 percent to P5 billion in the first nine months of 2026 from P6.6 billion a year earlier, as heightened credit risks weighed on otherwise stronger operations. On Friday, the Gotianun family-led bank said it booked P15.9 billion in provisions for expected credit losses, citing

PCC fines MVP-linked firms P5.8M for late merger reports

Oct 30, 2026

PCC fines MVP-linked firms P5.8M for late merger reports

MANILA, Philippines — Two companies linked to tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan received a P5.8-million fine for repeatedly missing the reporting deadlines that the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) imposed as part of a merger clearance. According to the antitrust watchdog, it found Pilipinas Enterprise Management Holdings Inc. (PEMHI) and Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) liable for violating the

Cubao bus terminal vendors hit by poor sales despite travel rush

Oct 30, 2026

Cubao bus terminal vendors hit by poor sales despite travel rush

MANILA, Philippines — As more passengers flock to transport terminals on Friday ahead of the Undas break, Yolanda Reynoso and other food vendors also work long hours as they try to at least break even. “Matumal po ang benta, ang daming tao pero walang pera.” (Sales are poor. There are so many people, but they

Train disruption LIVE as Manchester Piccadilly services hit by delays - latest updates

Oct 30, 2026

Train disruption LIVE as Manchester Piccadilly services hit by delays - latest updates

A broken train has caused multiple services to be cancelled, delayed or terminated

NGCP opposes DOE transmission circulars

Oct 30, 2026

NGCP opposes DOE transmission circulars

MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is seeking the withdrawal of two government circulars aimed at accelerating power project integration, saying these violate its exclusive mandate over the country’s transmission network. In a position paper, the local market’s sole grid operator expressed its “vehement opposition” to the circulars released by the

Stockport A6 LIVE: Pedestrian dies after being hit by Bee Network bus with major road shut - updates

Oct 30, 2026

Stockport A6 LIVE: Pedestrian dies after being hit by Bee Network bus with major road shut - updates

The A6 main road in expected to be closed for 'some time'

Seniors urged to schedule cemetery visit after Undas

Oct 30, 2026

Seniors urged to schedule cemetery visit after Undas

MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens and those with underlying health conditions were advised on Friday to consider postponing their cemetery visits until after Undas, or the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, as large crowds and hot weather brought by the Super El Niño are expected to pose health risks. Manila Mayor

Over 99,000 Undas visitors expected at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig

Oct 30, 2026

Over 99,000 Undas visitors expected at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig

MANILA, Philippines—Those who wish to visit their departed loved ones at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City for Undas will have to prepare for a large crowd from Saturday (October 31) until All Saints’ Day on Sunday (November 1). The management of this cemetery is expecting more than 99,000 visitors. “We expect that the

Rodrigo Duterte won't attend fifth ICC status conference ahead of trial

Oct 30, 2026

Rodrigo Duterte won't attend fifth ICC status conference ahead of trial

Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the fifth status conference before the start of his crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on November 30.

EXPLAINER: What happens when Rodrigo Duterte's ICC trial opens on Nov. 30?

Oct 30, 2026

EXPLAINER: What happens when Rodrigo Duterte's ICC trial opens on Nov. 30?

The International Criminal Court"s (ICC) trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity will open on November 30, with judges first asking him whether he admits guilt or pleads not guilty.

Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - October 30, 2026

Oct 30, 2026

Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - October 30, 2026

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Looming oil price surge pulls PSEi back to 5,600

Oct 30, 2026

Looming oil price surge pulls PSEi back to 5,600

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell on Friday as rising global oil prices and concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) shed 0.44 percent, or 25.23 points, to close at 5,680.35. The broader all-shares index declined by 0.51 percent. READ: US could strike Iran this weekend,

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