Kiko Pangilinan urges crackdown on hoarders, profiteers amid El Niño threat

GMA Network - Nov 2, 2026

Senate Agriculture Committee chair Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday urged government agencies to intensify their crackdown on hoarding and profiteering as the looming Super El Niño threatens food production and prices.

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Lacson cautions vs airing updates on Dela Rosa hunt

Nov 2, 2026

Lacson cautions vs airing updates on Dela Rosa hunt

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has cautioned authorities against publicly disclosing operational details in the intensified search for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, saying secrecy is essential when law enforcers pursue a high-profile target. “SSSHHH… : When pursuing a high-profile target or handling a sensitive live case, secrecy discipline is key, unless disinformation

Truth Commission to assist in legal action on drug war autopsies

Nov 2, 2026

Truth Commission to assist in legal action on drug war autopsies

MANILA, Philippines — The Truth Commission will assist families of drug war victims if they take legal action against the doctors who allegedly violated their profession’s code of ethics when they signed off death certificates with dubious causes of death. A lawyer for the families of the drug war victims said, however, that there are

Prosecution sees VP Duterte trial wrap by end-November

Nov 2, 2026

Prosecution sees VP Duterte trial wrap by end-November

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could wrap up by the end of November, the House’s lead prosecutor said on Sunday, which could mark the end of a months-long proceeding that has exposed alleged misconduct by the early presidential favorite. In a statement, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro, the chief prosecutor

Marks and Spencer's £14 winter top shoppers love so much some buy all 5 colours

Nov 2, 2026

Marks and Spencer's £14 winter top shoppers love so much some buy all 5 colours

"Love this top so much, I bought it in three different colours. It is soft, figure-hugging, warm and looks great under shirts, vests and other tops. Perfect for winter."

Philip Juico, former DAR Secretary; 78

Nov 2, 2026

Philip Juico, former DAR Secretary; 78

MANILA, Philippines — Philip “Popoy” Juico, former Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) secretary and a prominent figure in the country’s sports administration who headed the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the national athletics federation, died on Oct. 31. He was 78. His son Vincent announced his death in a Facebook post on Sunday, saying Juico

Missing UP student found alive in Laguna – PNP

Nov 2, 2026

Missing UP student found alive in Laguna – PNP

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police stressed the need for mental health support on Sunday after rescuing a missing student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Los Baños who allegedly attempted suicide twice during her six-day disappearance. The fourth-year student, whose identity was withheld, was found in San Pablo City, Laguna, on Friday

PAWS to pet owners: Sue firm for estafa

Nov 2, 2026

PAWS to pet owners: Sue firm for estafa

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) urged the owners of the 25 deceased dogs and cats that were dumped at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, to sue the pet crematorium for estafa by means of deceit. “Pet parents paid for a service that was supposed to provide their

PNP probes link between Pangasinan, Cebu ‘child abuse’ cases

Nov 2, 2026

PNP probes link between Pangasinan, Cebu ‘child abuse’ cases

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has intensified intelligence operations nationwide to determine whether separate child exploitation cases in Pangasinan and Cebu involve a common network of perpetrators. Authorities in Pangasinan are investigating alleged exploitation activities in Urdaneta City, while a French national was arrested in Cebu over alleged sexual offenses against minors. Intelligence

Bohol’s smoke ritual caps cemetery visits

Nov 2, 2026

Bohol’s smoke ritual caps cemetery visits

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Before heading home after paying tribute to their departed loved ones on All Saints’ Day, some cemetery visitors in Barangay Taloto here make one final stop: passing through a cloud of smoke believed to drive away evil spirits and negative energy. The practice, known as “palina,” remains an enduring tradition

US envoy reaffirms PH alliance 'stronger than ever' after ASEAN defense meet

Nov 2, 2026

US envoy reaffirms PH alliance 'stronger than ever' after ASEAN defense meet

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton on Monday reaffirmed Washington"s commitment to Philippine security, describing it as “ironclad” and the two countries" alliance as “stronger than ever.”

Duyog Bangsamoro welcomes first regular BARMM parliament

Nov 2, 2026

Duyog Bangsamoro welcomes first regular BARMM parliament

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Duyog Bangsamoro, a national multisectoral coalition supporting the Bangsamoro peace process, welcomed on Sunday the assumption of the first elected parliament in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In a statement, the coalition of 15 civil society organizations said the convening of the first-ever elected 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament

DAP, MCA candidates take up debate challenge as Malacca polls heats up

Nov 2, 2026

DAP, MCA candidates take up debate challenge as Malacca polls heats up

MALACCA POLLS | For now, candidates vying for Bandar Hilir, Kota Laksamana seats are keen on debates.

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