Judge orders Paraguay’s ex-president Peña held before trial

Rappler - Nov 8, 2026

Prosecutors allege that Santiago Peña used his position as president to influence decisions by government agencies and state-owned entities to keep large amounts of public money deposited with a digital lender he has ties to

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Lawmakers to pass measure expanding nutrition program

Nov 8, 2026

Lawmakers to pass measure expanding nutrition program

Lawmakers have finalized the provisions of the proposed National Children’s Nutrition Act, which will establish an expanded National Children’s Nutrition Program that aims to address stunting among Filipino children. In a statement on Friday, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) said the new measure approved this month by the bicameral conference committee will

Teachers without laptops top priority in DepEd rollout

Nov 8, 2026

Teachers without laptops top priority in DepEd rollout

The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines for the distribution of more than 231,000 laptops to public school teachers ahead of a nationwide rollout on Monday. “We want to ensure these laptops go to teachers who can maximize them most for teaching and learning, while keeping equity at the center by prioritizing teachers who

Great bluff, true courage: Negros honors its heroes

Nov 8, 2026

Great bluff, true courage: Negros honors its heroes

BACOLOD CITY — The cannons roared, wooden rifles were raised, and “revolutionaries” marched through the streets of Bago City, bringing to life a daring episode in Negros Occidental’s history when an army armed with little more than bamboo cannons and wooden guns fooled Spanish forces into surrendering. The spectacle unfolded on Thursday (Nov. 5) during

American man jailed for stealing Chanel perfumes at Changi Airport

Nov 8, 2026

American man jailed for stealing Chanel perfumes at Changi Airport

An American citizen who stole three bottles of Chanel perfume from Singapore's Changi Airport and fled the country in 2025 was arrested nearly a year later upon his return.

This week’s milestones: Nov. 8 to Nov. 14

Nov 8, 2026

This week’s milestones: Nov. 8 to Nov. 14

Nov. 9, 1965 The province of Samar was divided into three separate provinces—Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Western Samar (subsequently named Samar)—through a plebiscite which ratified Republic Act No. 4221, approved on June 19, 1965. The plebiscite coincided with the November 1965 general elections. Today, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Samar are all classified as

Gencorp counsel skips Sara Duterte impeachment trial on Nov. 9, cites medical reason

Nov 8, 2026

Gencorp counsel skips Sara Duterte impeachment trial on Nov. 9, cites medical reason

The corporate counsel of Gencorp Industries Inc. will not attend Vice President Sara Duterte"s impeachment trial when it resumes on Monday, citing a scheduled medical examination.

‘Ayo Ayo sa Nangayo’ puts Bohol’s environmental struggle into perspective

Nov 8, 2026

‘Ayo Ayo sa Nangayo’ puts Bohol’s environmental struggle into perspective

Through local folklore and the story of a century-old narra tree, the award-winning Bohol film asks how much of the environment humanity is willing to lose in the name of change

Classical music, cushions and a sleepover? I tried Kent's unusual concert

Nov 8, 2026

Classical music, cushions and a sleepover? I tried Kent's unusual concert

Columnist Melissa Todd tried a classical concert with an immersive twist, where the audience was encouraged to ditch their seats.

Dream homes on the Kent coast: From £300k sea-view flats to £2m mansions

Nov 8, 2026

Dream homes on the Kent coast: From £300k sea-view flats to £2m mansions

With 350 miles of coastline, Kent is home to some spectacular sea views. We’ve scoured the property market to find the finest coastal homes on offer.

Gillingham shop’s late-night alcohol plans face opposition over crime fears

Nov 8, 2026

Gillingham shop’s late-night alcohol plans face opposition over crime fears

A cornershop has applied for a licence to sell alcohol seven days a week in an area known to have booze-related problems.

'Hospital’s treatment made my little girl's blood look like jelly - I thought she was going to die'

Nov 8, 2026

'Hospital’s treatment made my little girl's blood look like jelly - I thought she was going to die'

The mother of a toddler with a rare bleeding disorder feared the worst after her child was allegedly given too much medication.

Is it time to let go of the old and embrace the new? Find out in this week’s horoscopes with Patrick Arundell

Nov 8, 2026

Is it time to let go of the old and embrace the new? Find out in this week’s horoscopes with Patrick Arundell

Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.

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