Ejercito backs calls to hike gov’t workers’ allowance to P5,000

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito is pushing for an increase in the Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) for government employees from P2,000 to P5,000 per month, according to a statement issued by his office on Monday. The hike in the allowance —last adjusted in 2009 through Joint Resolution No. 4 issued by both chambers

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Bukidnon ethnic group opens abaca weaving facility 

Oct 12, 2026

Bukidnon ethnic group opens abaca weaving facility 

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Tribal leaders and elders of the Bukidnon-Daraghuyan Ancestral Domain (AD) vowed to keep their traditions alive and pass them to the next generation. They made the pledge as they celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) Month on Saturday, gathering to offer rituals and officially launch their new weaving hub, the “Balay Hu Paglala

LTFRB denies 2 motorcycle taxi firms accreditation over non-compliance

Oct 12, 2026

LTFRB denies 2 motorcycle taxi firms accreditation over non-compliance

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has denied the accreditation applications of two motorcycle taxi platform providers (MTPPs) for failing to comply with some of the agency’s requirements. Lawyer Greg Pua, interim chair of the LTFRB, said a review of GrabBike and Dingdong RiderKo’s operations revealed that they had failed

WATCH: Sara says allegations vs her, family aim to derail 2028 bid

Oct 12, 2026

WATCH: Sara says allegations vs her, family aim to derail 2028 bid

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday says allegations of corruption, drug links and ill-gotten wealth against her and her family were part of an effort to derail her 2028 presidential bid./ dp WATCH; Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 12, 2026

Bohol town steps up preparations for El Niño

Oct 12, 2026

Bohol town steps up preparations for El Niño

CATIGBIAN, Bohol — The municipal government of Catigbian is strengthening its water security and agricultural support measures in preparation for El Niño that could prolong dry conditions and threaten farms and community water supplies. Mayor Benjie Oliva said the local government has been identifying potential watershed areas and alternative water sources since April, including rivers

Local automakers face threat from cheap Chinese EVs

Oct 12, 2026

Local automakers face threat from cheap Chinese EVs

MANILA, Philippines — The influx of China-made electric vehicles (EVs) is hindering Philippine manufacturers, especially those making electrified motorcycles and tricycles, from establishing a presence in the domestic market, an industry leader warned. More Chinese EV brands like BYD, Chery, and MG have entered the Filipino market, helping to narrow the price gap between electric and

Padilla shares negative drug test result

Oct 12, 2026

Padilla shares negative drug test result

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla has shared a copy of his negative drug test result online, urging elected officials not to be afraid of undergoing testing as well. According to the senator, it is part of promoting clean, responsible, and honest public service. “In support of the directive issued by DILG (Department of the

Coronation Street's Toyah Battersby actress feeling 'braver' after reuniting with former co-star

Oct 12, 2026

Coronation Street's Toyah Battersby actress feeling 'braver' after reuniting with former co-star

Corrie star Georgia Taylor was seen being reunited with her former co-stars during her recent return to Greater Manchester

Police officer on 999 call hours before tragic Walkden fire-bombing thought killer's threats were 'empty', court told

Oct 12, 2026

Police officer on 999 call hours before tragic Walkden fire-bombing thought killer's threats were 'empty', court told

A GMP officer who responded to a 999 call made by Michelle Pearson has told an inquest she and a colleague intended to try and arrest Zak Bolland two days later as she 'didn't think it needed to be done immediately'

Why China is likely to be cautious about recent Trump-Putin diesel deal

Oct 12, 2026

Why China is likely to be cautious about recent Trump-Putin diesel deal

China is likely to view the latest US dealings with Russia as “transactional”, according to observers, who said Beijing was likely to wait and see what the longer-term impact would be given the possibility that Donald Trump might abruptly change course again. The US president announced that under a deal with Vladimir Putin, Russia would “immediately” supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the US and global markets. He wrote on social media that another 500,000 tonnes would follow in...

Moment husband walks into police station and admits 'I have killed my wife' after he battered her to death with a hammer and dumped body in a chest freezer at family home

Oct 12, 2026

Moment husband walks into police station and admits 'I have killed my wife' after he battered her to death with a hammer and dumped body in a chest freezer at family home

David Barraclough, 46, beat Carolann Barraclough around the head with a claw hammer then bound her with packaging tape, wrapped her in a duvet and placed her body in a freezer in their utility room.

2 American economists win Nobel for work on managing economic shocks

Oct 12, 2026

2 American economists win Nobel for work on managing economic shocks

STOCKHOLM (AP) — American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Memorial Prize in economics Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks, such as energy crises and inflation. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the winners in Stockholm, noting that their work...

The publicity-shy wife standing by Russell Brand's side: Laura Gallacher steps into the spotlight as she joins him at court for his rape trial - after couple asked fans to 'pray' for them

Oct 12, 2026

The publicity-shy wife standing by Russell Brand's side: Laura Gallacher steps into the spotlight as she joins him at court for his rape trial - after couple asked fans to 'pray' for them

Russell Brand, 51, arrived at and left Southwark Crown Court holding hands with Laura, 39, today as jury selection began on Monday. They did not respond to questions.

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