Dy to QC barangay execs: Keep up ‘honest, responsive’ service

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Since the success of Quezon City, Metro Manila’s largest local government unit, relies on strong barangays, its officials should keep strengthening their communities through “honest, responsive, and compassionate leadership.” House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” stressed that message in his address on Monday evening during the 31st Quezon City Barangay Day Celebration at the Grand

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SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Agusan del Sur 2nd District Rep. Adolph Edward Plaza is pushing for a nationwide soil strategy to boost agriculture through state universities and colleges (SUCs). Plaza brought together agriculture officials, scientists, and academic leaders at the Batasang Pambansa complex on Tuesday to explore a collaborative framework that would link

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MANILA, Philippines — DragonFi Securities Inc. has secured regulatory sandbox approval to offer Philippine investors access to select global stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Tycoon Edgar Sia II’s DoubleDragon Corp. announced on Tuesday that it had gained admission to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Strategic Sandbox, or Stratbox, in accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 9,

Bukidnon cops intensify school security in aftermath of shootings

Sep 22, 2026

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VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Security measures have been heightened across schools in Bukidnon’s 20 municipalities and two cities following a recent shooting rampage in South Cotabato that left three dead and six injured. Capt. Shiela Joy Jangad, Bukidnon Provincial Police Office spokesperson, told the Inquirer on Tuesday afternoon that police increased visibility in various campuses.

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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday reminded gun owners to exercise extra caution in securing their firearms following a series of school shooting incidents that left several people dead and injured. On Sept. 18, at least three students were killed in a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato. One of the fatalities was

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SC affirms ruling on airport cop sacked for taking P5,000 from passenger

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Anyone who has used CVS' website is owed money. Here's how to get a payment

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Two arrested over suspected terrorist plot to target the Jewish community in Manchester

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