Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows

New York Times - Oct 29, 2026

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.

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No need for wanted posters for Bato dela Rosa for now, says PNP

Oct 29, 2026

No need for wanted posters for Bato dela Rosa for now, says PNP

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it has yet to see the need to issue wanted posters for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. This is despite an outstanding arrest warrant against him and a P50-million reward for anyone who can provide information on his whereabouts. READ: PNP opens hotlines for

JBC submits 5 names to Malacañang for next chief justice

Oct 29, 2026

JBC submits 5 names to Malacañang for next chief justice

MANILA, Philippines – The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on Thursday decided to send the names of five candidates aspiring for the chief justice post to Malacañang after extensive deliberation. The names, which will be transmitted directly to the Office of the President, comes ahead of the mandatory retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Alexander G.

LOOK: OTS conducts security inspection at PITX ahead of Undas 2026

Oct 29, 2026

LOOK: OTS conducts security inspection at PITX ahead of Undas 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) conducted a security check at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Thursday, Oct. 29, in anticipation of the influx of passengers for Undas 2026. During the inspection, OTS officials did a walk-through, checked in on the security personnel on standby, and distributed emergency go bags to some passengers

Lilia Cuntapay Horror Fest back in Ilocos Norte with 11 short films

Oct 29, 2026

Lilia Cuntapay Horror Fest back in Ilocos Norte with 11 short films

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Eleven short horror films by local filmmakers will be shown at the 15th Lilia Cuntapay Short Horror Film Festival on Oct. 30 at the La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The screening, scheduled for 8 p.m., will showcase Ilokano storytelling through horror films inspired by the filmography of

PNP tells dela Rosa to surrender anew: ‘End this with dignity on your part’

Oct 29, 2026

PNP tells dela Rosa to surrender anew: ‘End this with dignity on your part’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) once again appealed to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Thursday to surrender. The police said turning himself in will avoid any untoward incident that could result from his arrest. PNP spokesperson P/Col. Allen Rae Co reiterated their call to the senator in a press conference, a

Bernardo: All of DPWH projects nationwide have alleged kickbacks

Oct 29, 2026

Bernardo: All of DPWH projects nationwide have alleged kickbacks

MANILA, Philippines — All Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects nationwide allegedly have kickbacks, its former Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday. Bernardo, a career DPWH official of four decades, made this bombshell revelation when he testified during the former House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s bail hearing for a plunder

Lustre is not connected with Inquirer

Oct 29, 2026

Lustre is not connected with Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre is not an employee of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the company said on Thursday. The statement comes after Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, placed the Inquirer office as Lustre’s “last known address.” Lustre, a veteran journalist, was arrested last Saturday on a cyberlibel charge

Huntingdon train attacker asked 'do you want to die?' as CCTV of terrifying rampage shown

Oct 29, 2026

Huntingdon train attacker asked 'do you want to die?' as CCTV of terrifying rampage shown

Anthony Williams is on trial at Cambridge Crown Court

Portland Street leak RECAP as major travel disruption to last DAYS with Piccadilly Gardens station shut off

Oct 29, 2026

Portland Street leak RECAP as major travel disruption to last DAYS with Piccadilly Gardens station shut off

Passengers are warned to expect disruption again on Thursday

MMDA suspends coding scheme on Monday, Nov. 2

Oct 29, 2026

MMDA suspends coding scheme on Monday, Nov. 2

MANILA, Philippines — The implementation of the expanded number coding scheme will be suspended on Monday, November 2, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).  The MMDA noted that it automatically suspends its number coding scheme during regular and special non-working holidays. READ: PITX records over 700,000 passengers ahead of Undas 2026 break “Awtomatikong

China accuses Philippines of setting up ‘obstacles’ to attending Asean defence meeting

Oct 29, 2026

China accuses Philippines of setting up ‘obstacles’ to attending Asean defence meeting

China has accused the Philippines of setting up “numerous obstacles” to attending a meeting with defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and of violating “basic diplomatic protocols”. The row, which follows years of tension over the two countries’ competing claims to the South China Sea, saw Beijing sending its defence attache to the meeting in Lapu-Lapu in the Philippines – the lowest-ranking Chinese representative at the event since it was first held in 2010. “The...

580 Leyte students screened for free eyeglasses

Oct 29, 2026

580 Leyte students screened for free eyeglasses

TACLOBAN CITY — A charitable program screened more than 580 public school students in the towns of Alangalang and MacArthur in Leyte to address eyesight problems that hinder academic success, with qualified learners set to receive free prescription eyeglasses in December. The initiative, led by the Mabuhay Deseret Foundation (MDF), seeks to help students who struggle

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