Different case, different witness, same ‘25%’ kickback rate bared

Inquirer.net - Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A former regional director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday said 25 percent of the funds allocated for infrastructure projects in the 2025 national budget were given as “commitments”—or kickbacks—to the project proponents, including senators. At the continuation of the bail hearing in the plunder case against

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Marcos faces crucial choice: 5 shortlisted as next SC chief justice

Oct 30, 2026

Marcos faces crucial choice: 5 shortlisted as next SC chief justice

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will soon decide who will lead a Supreme Court dominated by appointees of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, after the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) shortlisted five candidates for chief justice, including two senior magistrates who have repeatedly taken opposing positions on major constitutional and political issues. The choice

‘Budget insertions’ alarm business groups anew

Oct 30, 2026

‘Budget insertions’ alarm business groups anew

MANILA, Philippines — Over 30 business and civil society groups demanded on Thursday that Congress ensure that no budget insertions lacking technical justification should be allowed to make it into the 2027 national budget, as they seek to avoid a repeat of the “ghost” and substandard flood control projects that had tainted previous appropriations. The

SP Win Gatchalian renews call to suspend excise tax on gasoline, diesel

Oct 30, 2026

SP Win Gatchalian renews call to suspend excise tax on gasoline, diesel

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian renewed his call Friday for the suspension of the excise tax on gasoline and diesel to alleviate the plight of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.

BSP sees October inflation to rise as fast as 8.1%

Oct 30, 2026

BSP sees October inflation to rise as fast as 8.1%

The country"s inflation rate could breach 8% in October, according to estimates by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Respect Sagada’s tradition for the dead, tourists told

Oct 30, 2026

Respect Sagada’s tradition for the dead, tourists told

MANILA, Philippines — The municipal tourism office of Sagada in Mountain Province has reminded both residents and visitors to observe “panag-apoy” with humility and respect, and allow the town’s clans to remember their departed using “long-standing practices.” Tourists usually flock to Sagada cemeteries on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 to witness families gather around the

After decades of diplomacy, Singapore’s Tommy Koh still won’t back down

Oct 30, 2026

After decades of diplomacy, Singapore’s Tommy Koh still won’t back down

2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Tommy Koh spent his lifetime shaping the youth, upholding peaceful coexistence, and preserving Singapore's heritage

LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 (Oct. 30, 2026)

Oct 30, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 (Oct. 30, 2026)

Government agencies have intensified preparations for the expected influx of passengers traveling to their home provinces for Undas 2026. Here are the latest news and updates related to this year's Undas on Friday, October 30, 2026.

M61 traffic live updates as police close Greater Manchester motorway due to 'incident'

Oct 30, 2026

M61 traffic live updates as police close Greater Manchester motorway due to 'incident'

Police have sealed off one side of the motorway in Bolton and Salford

High-flying CEO and his two daughters are shot while wife is struck with hammer by three masked men during terrifying home invasion at multimillion-dollar mansion in posh Toronto neighborhood

Oct 30, 2026

High-flying CEO and his two daughters are shot while wife is struck with hammer by three masked men during terrifying home invasion at multimillion-dollar mansion in posh Toronto neighborhood

Three masked men broke into David Morton's house around 3.45am on Sunday while he and his family were home, according to Toronto police.

Inside Australia's puppy farm from hell: 105 dogs abandoned without water in 40C heat, 22 put down... and just nine months' jail for 'devious and dishonest' breeder

Oct 30, 2026

Inside Australia's puppy farm from hell: 105 dogs abandoned without water in 40C heat, 22 put down... and just nine months' jail for 'devious and dishonest' breeder

A Perth man has been jailed for nine months after leaving 105 dogs on his puppy farm without adequate food or water during extreme heat.

PNP: Bato dela Rosa still in PH, manhunt intensifies

Oct 30, 2026

PNP: Bato dela Rosa still in PH, manhunt intensifies

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday its manhunt for Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa would be intensified following the expiration of the deadline for his voluntary surrender.

Singapore adds muscle to expert panel as probe into haze-linked firms gains speed

Oct 30, 2026

Singapore adds muscle to expert panel as probe into haze-linked firms gains speed

Seven members have been selected for a specialist panel that will assess companies identified by the Singapore government over potential links to transboundary haze, the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Friday. Three are investigation firms: Control Risks Group, FTI Consulting (Singapore) and Kroll Singapore. The remaining four are law firms or legal advisers: Dentons Rodyk & Davidson, Toby Landau, King’s Counsel of Duxton Hill Chambers, TSMP Law Corporation...

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