IBP condemns killing of Basilan judge in Zamboanga City attack

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Thursday strongly condemned the fatal ambush of a Basilan-based trial court judge, calling on law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and immediately arrest the perpetrators. Lawyer Quirino Esguerra Jr., IBP governor for Western Mindanao, said the killing of Judge

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LUCENA CITY – Police are investigating the killing of a 38-year-old woman who was shot by two unidentified motorcycle-riding men in Majayja, Laguna, on Wednesday night. The victim, a resident, was found lying in a waiting shed in Barangay Villa Nogales at around 7:15 p.m., the Calabarzon police said on Thursday. She was rushed to

Dawlah Islamiyah member killed in Maguindanao del Sur clash

Nov 12, 2026

Dawlah Islamiyah member killed in Maguindanao del Sur clash

COTABATO CITY – Another member of the Islamic State-aligned Dawlah Islamiyah-Hassan Group (DI-HG) was killed, and two others were wounded in a clash with military and police forces during a law enforcement operation in Barangay Kuloy, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday morning. Lt. Col. Loqui Marco, commanding officer of the 90th Infantry Battalion (IB),

Solon urges household solar incentives modeled on Thailand’s program

Nov 12, 2026

Solon urges household solar incentives modeled on Thailand’s program

MANILA, Philippines — Abra Lone District Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos on Thursday urged the government to roll out residential solar installation subsidies modeled on Thailand’s incentive program. He said that financial support for households is essential to boosting the country’s clean energy transition. Subsidizing solar installations will also ease household reliance on the power grid

Impeach court OKs defense request to cancel trial on Friday

Nov 12, 2026

Impeach court OKs defense request to cancel trial on Friday

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has granted the defense’s move to cancel the scheduled trial on Friday since they no longer have a slated witness to testify that day. Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison made the request after both prosecution and defense agreed to dispense with the latter’s witness testimony on Thursday. READ: Prosecution seeks

Albay town adjusts school hours to cope with Super El Niño 

Nov 12, 2026

Albay town adjusts school hours to cope with Super El Niño 

LEGAZPI CITY — Public elementary and secondary schools in Oas, Albay, will shift to a class schedule that starts at 6 a.m. and ends at noon starting Monday, Nov.16, to protect learners and school personnel from extreme heat associated with Super El Niño. Oas Mayor Jan Kenneth Trinidad issued Executive Order No. 43, Series of

Marcos shuffles heads of BIR, BOC, BCDA

Nov 12, 2026

Marcos shuffles heads of BIR, BOC, BCDA

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is closing the year with another sweeping leadership shakeup. Two of the country’s largest revenue-collecting agencies under the Department of Finance (DOF) and two investment promotion agencies have new leadership, officials announced at a news conference on Thursday. READ: Customs chief heads to BCDA Under the reshuffle, Bases Conversion and

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down in big blow to AI boom

Nov 12, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down in big blow to AI boom

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down, leaving the AI industry without its biggest champion and clouding the future of the chipmaker he built into an AI powerhouse.

Padilla dares VP Duterte trial prosecutors: Investigate my expenses

Nov 12, 2026

Padilla dares VP Duterte trial prosecutors: Investigate my expenses

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Robinhood Padilla dared the prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to investigate him, following repeated remarks during the proceedings that public officials and their families should lead simple and modest lives. Defense witness Chadrin Parian confirmed on the 43rd day of the trial that Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio,

M60 RECAP as motorway shut for hours after lorry smashes through barriers

Nov 12, 2026

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Ashton-under-Lyne rape probe LIVE: Cordon in place after 'horrific' attack as suspect's details released

Nov 12, 2026

Ashton-under-Lyne rape probe LIVE: Cordon in place after 'horrific' attack as suspect's details released

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ASEAN hosting will show PH worth investing in, says business council

Nov 12, 2026

ASEAN hosting will show PH worth investing in, says business council

The country's hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit is an opportunity to show other countries that the Philippines is "worth investing" in, ASEAN-BAC Philippines said on Thursday.

PNP hunts drug network behind P455.6M shabu haul in Zamboanga

Nov 12, 2026

PNP hunts drug network behind P455.6M shabu haul in Zamboanga

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) is pursuing a wider investigation to identify and dismantle the drug network behind the seizure of 67 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P455.6 million in Zamboanga City. A joint operation by the PNP and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Wednesday also led to the arrest of four

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