Donald Trump issues humiliating 16-word statement after Republicans are crushed in US midterms

Manchester Evening News - Nov 4, 2026

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BARMM chief minister speeds up Cabinet formation

Nov 4, 2026

BARMM chief minister speeds up Cabinet formation

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua has given the selection committee for top positions in the Bangsamoro government until 5 p.m. today to submit the possible appointees to his Cabinet. The positions to be filled include at least 15 ministers and deputy ministers, and a number of heads of

Western Visayas, Soccsksargen workers to get wage hikes by Nov. 19

Nov 4, 2026

Western Visayas, Soccsksargen workers to get wage hikes by Nov. 19

MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners in Western Visayas and Soccsksargen will receive higher pay starting Nov. 19, following the approval of new wage orders granting increases of up to P45 a day. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino announced on Tuesday that the National Wages and Productivity Commission had approved the wage adjustments following consultations between

Urdaneta City bids farewell to fallen pilot who inspired his village

Nov 4, 2026

Urdaneta City bids farewell to fallen pilot who inspired his village

URDANETA CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — He dreamed of bringing his family together under one roof and inspiring young people in his village. But Capt. Raymart Cabangcala came home not to fulfill those dreams, but to be laid to rest. A helicopter carrying the remains of the 30-year-old Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilot landed at Urdaneta

PLDT taps PwC Philippines as external auditor as SGV resigns after 24 years

Nov 4, 2026

PLDT taps PwC Philippines as external auditor as SGV resigns after 24 years

Telecom giant PLDT Inc. has officially appointed Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippine, a member firm of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) network, as its independent external auditor, replacing its long-time auditing partners SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.), which resigned after 24 years.

PH leads ASEAN buyers of Cambodian rice in 2026 - USDA

Nov 4, 2026

PH leads ASEAN buyers of Cambodian rice in 2026 - USDA

The Philippines is the leading buyer of Cambodian milled rice among Southeast Asian countries in 2026 as Manila seeks to diversify its sources of imported rice, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.

LandBank 9-month net income rises 8% to P37.53B

Nov 4, 2026

LandBank 9-month net income rises 8% to P37.53B

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) on Wednesday reported an 8% increase in net income in the first nine months of the year, driven by the expansion of its core banking operations.

Drop beer sponsor, Sports Ministry tells Hyrox KL as approval hangs in balance

Nov 4, 2026

Drop beer sponsor, Sports Ministry tells Hyrox KL as approval hangs in balance

Ministry's guidelines state alcohol companies cannot organise, sponsor, or offer rewards in sports events.

Thailand to Pilot Special Regime for Khao San and Rambuttri Nightlife Venues

Nov 4, 2026

Thailand to Pilot Special Regime for Khao San and Rambuttri Nightlife Venues

The Thai government plans a pilot special regime for Khao San and Rambuttri roads to improve nightlife venue compliance, addressing outdated zoning laws and promoting legal operations in Bangkok.

Frequently labelled as communists, who are the Democratic Socialists of America?

Nov 4, 2026

Frequently labelled as communists, who are the Democratic Socialists of America?

For years, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) had little influence over the machinery of the Democratic Party. That is beginning to change. The organisation has more than doubled its membership since 2024, reaching roughly 120,000, while growing numbers of DSA-backed candidates are positioning to expand its presence in Congress from two members to as many as seven. The breakthrough came in New York, where Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the 2025 mayoral race gave the movement its biggest...

Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing

Nov 4, 2026

Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing

Today's briefing examines Thailand's automotive tax restructuring, Japan's semiconductor industry consolidation, Hong Kong's stronger-than-expected economic growth, China's latest financial-market intervention and Grab's improving profitability across Southeast Asia.

DTI rules out 'shrinkflation' in 190 basic goods

Nov 4, 2026

DTI rules out 'shrinkflation' in 190 basic goods

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday assured consumers that manufacturers would maintain the product quantities of 190 monitored basic necessities and prime commodities, ruling out "shrinkflation" among products covered by commitments to keep prices unchanged.

Appeals court allows contempt proceedings against disputed N Sembilan chieftains

Nov 4, 2026

Appeals court allows contempt proceedings against disputed N Sembilan chieftains

Panel rejects the stay application from 6 individuals, including four disputed undangs.

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