Iligan institutionalizes P1.3-M ‘second chance’ program for PDLs

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A person’s past should not dictate their future. This principle took center stage in Iligan City on Thursday, October 29, as local officials and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) launched a P1.34-million comprehensive reintegration program to help former Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) successfully rejoin society. Dubbed

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Michelin Guide awards new PH star

Oct 29, 2026

Michelin Guide awards new PH star

MANILA, Philippines — A new Michelin-starred restaurant has arrived in town, as the prestigious dining guide unveiled its second Philippine edition on Thursday, bringing the country’s roster of Michelin-starred establishments to 10. Flow, a fine-dining restaurant along Chino Roces Avenue in Makati, was the lone newcomer to the coveted one-star category, joining eight other establishments

How ASEAN+3 Can Build Resilience to Energy Shocks

Oct 29, 2026

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INQToday: Teodoro rejects China’s claim of abuse of Asean chairmanship

Oct 29, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Here are the stories for INQToday, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Teodoro rejects China’s claim of abuse of Asean chairmanship Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. rejected on Thursday China’s accusation that the Philippines abused its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) defense meetings to obstruct Beijing’s

Dizon vows crackdown on erring shipping firms after Palawan ferry fire

Oct 29, 2026

Dizon vows crackdown on erring shipping firms after Palawan ferry fire

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday vowed to crack down on shipping companies that violate maritime safety rules following the Sept. 9 ferry fire in Palawan that killed 77 people. Dizon said he would discuss stricter enforcement measures with key officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies during

Portland Street leak LIVE as traffic chaos near Piccadilly Gardens - updates

Oct 29, 2026

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Putin warns the West he is 'prepared for war' and if 'things go too far, there will be no winners'

Oct 29, 2026

Putin warns the West he is 'prepared for war' and if 'things go too far, there will be no winners'

In a chilling new threat to the West, the Russian tyrant said there would be 'no winners' if he entered a conflict with Nato.

Ex-BARMM official to appear before PDEA on Nov. 5 over Laos drug probe

Oct 29, 2026

Ex-BARMM official to appear before PDEA on Nov. 5 over Laos drug probe

MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang, whom authorities have identified as the alleged financier of the Laos drug shipment, is expected to appear before the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Nov. 5. PDEA spokesperson Joseph Frederick Calulut said Rimbang’s lawyers had committed to bringing him to the agency’s office

Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

Oct 29, 2026

Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

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Trump suddenly cancels highly-anticipated rally in Kansas on eve of midterms in move shocking GOP insiders: Live updates

Oct 29, 2026

Trump suddenly cancels highly-anticipated rally in Kansas on eve of midterms in move shocking GOP insiders: Live updates

Donald Trump will no longer attend his highly-anticipated Kansas rally on the eve of the midterm elections in a move shocking Republican insiders.

Stalker who forced Strictly influencer Joe Sugg and partner Dianne Buswell to flee home amid 'terrifying' four-year stalking campaign is jailed

Oct 29, 2026

Stalker who forced Strictly influencer Joe Sugg and partner Dianne Buswell to flee home amid 'terrifying' four-year stalking campaign is jailed

US-born Robert Beckman, 31, bombarded the popular vlogger and YouTuber with emails, social media comments and personal letters in a stalking blitz which began in 2022.

John Swinney had 'no concerns' over downgrade of exams results during lockdown

Oct 29, 2026

John Swinney had 'no concerns' over downgrade of exams results during lockdown

John Swinney was told about the huge scale of a controversial decision to downgrade exam results of thousands of pupils but did not raise 'any specific concerns', inquiry is told.

Cornell 7 accused student will try and get woke AG Letitia James taken off case today after she stated gang rape accusations as fact

Oct 29, 2026

Cornell 7 accused student will try and get woke AG Letitia James taken off case today after she stated gang rape accusations as fact

Gillio Lopes, one of seven Alpha Chi fraternity brothers accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a party in October 2024, has accused James of bias in the high-profile case.

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