DOJ probe into Aplasca, 2 others over Senate shooting nears end

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—Former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Ranada Aplasca on Wednesday submitted his counter-affidavit to the direct assault complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the May 13 incident that led to gunshots being fired in the chamber. DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez confirmed that Aplasca filed his counter-affidavit as one of three respondents in

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DOTr to summon 2 bus terminals to retrofit facilities — Dizon

Oct 28, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Two bus terminals in Manila will be summoned by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to fix their facilities and improve the passenger experience, new Transport chief Vince Dizon said on Wednesday.  Dizon inspected Ohayami Trans, Florida Bus Terminal, and Victory Liner in Sampaloc, Manila ahead of the expected influx of passengers for

PNP taps AMLC to probe finances tied to Laos drug shipment

Oct 28, 2026

PNP taps AMLC to probe finances tied to Laos drug shipment

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has tapped the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to investigate the finances linked to the 521-kilogram shabu (methamphetamine) shipment intercepted in Laos, amid indications that some Philippine officials may be involved. At a press conference on Wednesday, PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co said the agency

Footballer who knocked ex unconscious welcomed back by boyhood club: Fiancée speaks out in his defence as backlash tears country town apart: 'Silencing us won't make this go away'

Oct 28, 2026

Footballer who knocked ex unconscious welcomed back by boyhood club: Fiancée speaks out in his defence as backlash tears country town apart: 'Silencing us won't make this go away'

What began as a routine player signing has spiralled into a bitter dispute dividing a proud country town and drawing national attention.

Autumn Budget 2026 live updates: Chancellor John Healey ditches Isa raid and announces £100 energy payment as council tax checker crashes

Oct 28, 2026

Autumn Budget 2026 live updates: Chancellor John Healey ditches Isa raid and announces £100 energy payment as council tax checker crashes

LIVE UPDATES: Brexit has dominated a fiery Prime Minister's Questions as Chancellor John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget under Andy Burnham's Labour government.

Healey's Budget hits banks with higher tax while offering householders a £100 handout on bills - but won't cut benefits as millions are expected to pay more tax under frozen thresholds

Oct 28, 2026

Healey's Budget hits banks with higher tax while offering householders a £100 handout on bills - but won't cut benefits as millions are expected to pay more tax under frozen thresholds

John Healey is struggling to balance the books amid the Middle East crisis and Andy Burnham's spending ambitions.

Government scraps standing charges on gas bills - what will it mean for your energy bills?

Oct 28, 2026

Government scraps standing charges on gas bills - what will it mean for your energy bills?

This is Money examines what standing charges are, how much they cost households and how the scrapping of them on gas bills will affect you.

Poisoning allegations. Claims of hiring 'bikies'... The construction industry's nastiest break-up reaches unexpected legal conclusion after Panthera CEO made wild accusations against wife in court documents

Oct 28, 2026

Poisoning allegations. Claims of hiring 'bikies'... The construction industry's nastiest break-up reaches unexpected legal conclusion after Panthera CEO made wild accusations against wife in court documents

Court documents contained claims of poisoning and a hospital resuscitation. Now the legal battle between Mario Evangelo and his ex has taken an unexpected turn.

Woman behind 'private' files in MAFS police probe reveals what she gave producers. Plus, Jackie O's manager speaks as Pip Edwards' influence grows - and why Tommy Little is 'seething' over Carrie's ARN deal: INSIDE MAIL

Oct 28, 2026

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Police have seized phones, a producer has been stood down and now the ex at the centre of the MAFS investigation has broken her silence with explosive new claims.

At least 64 passengers dead and 80 injured as two trains collide in Spanish rail disaster

Oct 28, 2026

At least 64 passengers dead and 80 injured as two trains collide in Spanish rail disaster

A Renfe and an Iryo train crashed just after 9am local time, causing two Iryo wagons to derail.

Prosecution rests its case in one of Rep. Jojo Ang’s graft cases

Oct 28, 2026

Prosecution rests its case in one of Rep. Jojo Ang’s graft cases

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution rested its case Wednesday, wrapping up its presentation of evidence in the trial of one of 14 graft cases filed against Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. Jojo Ang before the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division. According to special prosecutors, Ang allegedly had a stake in a construction firm that won P214 million worth

The key points from Chancellor John Healey's first Budget

Oct 28, 2026

The key points from Chancellor John Healey's first Budget

Chancellor John Healey is delivering his first Budget against a challenging economic backdrop.

President Marcos bids farewell to outgoing Sri Lankan envoy

Oct 28, 2026

President Marcos bids farewell to outgoing Sri Lankan envoy

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bid farewell to Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines, who concludes his tour of duty on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

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