Chemicals, heat fueled ferry fire; 16 charged

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A chemical reaction involving hazardous cargo and intense heat from a malfunctioning engine fueled a ferry fire that killed 77 people off Coron, Palawan, in September, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Thursday as it confirmed the filing of a criminal complaint against 16 individuals. BFP spokesperson Fire Supt. Anthony

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US defense firm eyes $20-M drone hub in Aurora

Nov 13, 2026

US defense firm eyes $20-M drone hub in Aurora

MANILA, Philippines — A Virginia-based defense logistics company that supports both the US Department of War and the Armed Forces of the Philippines is eyeing a $20-million investment in a drone hub in Aurora province. Anglicotech plans to build a drone manufacturing facility on a five-hectare site within the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone, focusing on aerial

BIZ BUZZ: Rigodon and Pax Silica

Nov 13, 2026

BIZ BUZZ: Rigodon and Pax Silica

MANILA, Philippines — Another major government shakeup that has reshuffled President Marcos’ economic team is raising fresh—and, for now, unanswered—questions about the Philippines’ much-touted Pax Silica hub. As early as Wednesday night, rumors were already swirling that Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and CEO Joshua Bingcang, whose agency oversees the planned hub, would be

UA&P: Sugar industry can reduce import dependence

Nov 13, 2026

UA&P: Sugar industry can reduce import dependence

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine sugar industry still has room to improve productivity and reduce its dependence on imports despite persistent production challenges, according to a report from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P). In a briefer, the UA&P-CFA said the sugar industry continues to face structural challenges hampering its productivity and competitiveness

PFDA upgrades fish ports in CamSur, Camiguin, Pampanga

Nov 13, 2026

PFDA upgrades fish ports in CamSur, Camiguin, Pampanga

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) is upgrading major fish port and market infrastructure projects in Camarines Sur, Camiguin, and Pampanga to improve postharvest handling and expand market access. “The projects will benefit approximately 137,000 fishermen and industry players by boosting fish handling, improving cold storage capacity, and creating more efficient market access

Another major fuel rollback seen next week

Nov 13, 2026

Another major fuel rollback seen next week

Motorists should expect another round of rollback in pump prices to be implemented in the coming week.

[Market Rider] Quick fixes to relieve hurting households from high power costs

Nov 13, 2026

[Market Rider] Quick fixes to relieve hurting households from high power costs

For starters, the government should cut red tape for residential and commercial solar installations

Ousted Nvidia tycoon Jensen Huang accused of THIRD 'affair' as AI stock plunges and Trump aide tells Mail: 'World economy is f*****'

Nov 13, 2026

Ousted Nvidia tycoon Jensen Huang accused of THIRD 'affair' as AI stock plunges and Trump aide tells Mail: 'World economy is f*****'

As the board was gathering for the meeting on Wednesday, news broke that Huang had strayed a second time.

Lawyer for 'devastated' stripper warns legal fight is far from over after police confirm Swans players will face no sexual assault charges over hotel scandal - as Isaac Heeney and the club speak out

Nov 13, 2026

Lawyer for 'devastated' stripper warns legal fight is far from over after police confirm Swans players will face no sexual assault charges over hotel scandal - as Isaac Heeney and the club speak out

The Sydney Swans players at the centre of the Pullman hotel stripper scandal will not be charged with sexual assault.

Heat, crowd limits top safety measures for 462nd Fiesta Señor in Cebu

Nov 13, 2026

Heat, crowd limits top safety measures for 462nd Fiesta Señor in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With threats of intense heat looming over next year’s Fiesta Señor, church and city officials are tightening crowd-control and safety measures for the religious celebration. Augustinian friars at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu on Thursday, Nov. 12, outlined plans to manage crowds and prevent heat-related illnesses during the

Four women killed on Las Vegas ATV 'thrill rides' through roasting remote desert, as experts warn they're extremely dangerous

Nov 13, 2026

Four women killed on Las Vegas ATV 'thrill rides' through roasting remote desert, as experts warn they're extremely dangerous

Chynna Otero-Aqueron, 32, has marked the fourth and latest woman who died in the Las Vegas desert during an ATV ride excursion, as a new lawsuit warns of the dangers.

There's a 'meaningful risk' that AI will start killing people in next SIX MONTHS as it launches global takeover, the British Godfather of AI will warn ministers today: 'It's terrifying, and I'm going to tell them that'

Nov 13, 2026

There's a 'meaningful risk' that AI will start killing people in next SIX MONTHS as it launches global takeover, the British Godfather of AI will warn ministers today: 'It's terrifying, and I'm going to tell them that'

Professor Geoffrey Hinton (pictured), the British-Canadian Nobel Prize winner credited with pioneering neural networks, is set to deliver a stark warning to European leaders.

Cops bust drug suspect in Lanao del Norte; P374,000 in meth, gun seized

Nov 13, 2026

Cops bust drug suspect in Lanao del Norte; P374,000 in meth, gun seized

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — An alleged high-value drug trafficker known as “Boss Dexter” was arrested after yielding P374,000 worth of suspected crystal meth and a loaded handgun during a police sting operation in Tubod town, Lanao del Norte, on Wednesday morning, Nov. 11. The 43-year-old local resident was cornered by operatives of the

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