Lacson: Cayetano’s call for senators to reject VP post uncalled for

Inquirer.net - Oct 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said it was uncalled for to preempt President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and limit his choices for a possible replacement for Vice President Sara Duterte should she be removed from office. Lacson was reacting to Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s call for all senator-judges in Duterte’s impeachment trial to

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Matibag seeks to remove prosecutor from handling Paolo Duterte case

Oct 26, 2026

Matibag seeks to remove prosecutor from handling Paolo Duterte case

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag will file a motion for inhibition on Monday against the Davao City prosecutor handling the libel and cyberlibel complaints recently filed by Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte. In an interview on Monday, Matibag said they had learned that the prosecutor is a

Ombudsman vows to pin down those who ‘gamed’ budget after SC decision

Oct 26, 2026

Ombudsman vows to pin down those who ‘gamed’ budget after SC decision

MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Monday said he will order the anti-graft body to form a study group in a bid to pin down those who “gamed” the budget in the past few years. Remulla made this remark as the Supreme Court declared “unconstitutional” certain provisions of the 2024 and 2025

Inquirer Group chair opens 6th Asian Media Leaders Summit in Singapore

Oct 26, 2026

Inquirer Group chair opens 6th Asian Media Leaders Summit in Singapore

SINGAPORE — Inquirer Group of Companies chair Ms Sandy Prieto-Romualdez, who is also Asia-Pacific chair of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), formally opened the 6th Asian Media Leaders Summit (AMLS) here yesterday with a call to collaborate and innovate to meet the unprecedented challenges facing the news media industry. More than 200 media

In South Cotabato highlands: Tilapia ice cream, anyone?

Oct 26, 2026

In South Cotabato highlands: Tilapia ice cream, anyone?

LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato — Most households in this South Cotabato town typically serve tilapia grilled, fried, or cooked, but at this resort, the fish is served cold and creamy as ice cream. The unusual dessert gives one of Lake Sebu’s best-known products a new twist, turning a familiar food into something visitors may not

Albay bridge to open Friday after 15-year construction delay

Oct 26, 2026

Albay bridge to open Friday after 15-year construction delay

MANILA, Philippines — The Kilicao-Binitayan bridge in Daraga, Albay will be open to the public on Friday, October 30, after its construction was stalled for 15 years, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday.  The DPWH made this announcement as DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon once again inspected the bridge on Monday,

SSS members earning below P10k to get UPLIFT aid starting October 30 -- DSWD

Oct 26, 2026

SSS members earning below P10k to get UPLIFT aid starting October 30 -- DSWD

Social Security System (SSS) members whose monthly salary credit falls below P10,000 will now be included as beneficiaries of the United Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Monday.

Northern Samar hospital exceeds bed capacity, halts admissions

Oct 26, 2026

Northern Samar hospital exceeds bed capacity, halts admissions

TACLOBAN CITY— The Northern Samar Provincial Hospital (NSPH) in Catarman, Northern Samar, has exceeded its maximum bed capacity, prompting the facility to suspend additional admissions and urge patients to seek treatment at other hospitals with available services. In a public advisory issued on Saturday, Oct. 24, the hospital reported 363 admitted patients as of 11

Fight breaks out on Cornwall beach as family with small children ignore 80mph wind warnings to go boogie boarding during Storm Austen

Oct 26, 2026

Fight breaks out on Cornwall beach as family with small children ignore 80mph wind warnings to go boogie boarding during Storm Austen

Footage shows a father punching a man who warned him not to take his young family boogie boarding in the sea at a beach in Cornwall during storm Austen's 80mph winds.

Marcos: Solar irrigation in Cagayan to cut monthly costs by P300,000

Oct 26, 2026

Marcos: Solar irrigation in Cagayan to cut monthly costs by P300,000

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the new solar pump irrigation project (SPIP) in Pamplona, Cagayan, could reduce monthly irrigation costs from P400,000 to as low as P50,000. Marcos made the remarks during the inauguration of the Pamplona SPIP in Barangay Gattu, which is designed to irrigate 602 hectares of farmland and

Oxford Street goes traffic free: Pedestrianisation sparks fear of an 'unmanaged mess' as Sadiq Khan's controversial £150m car-free plan gets underway

Oct 26, 2026

Oxford Street goes traffic free: Pedestrianisation sparks fear of an 'unmanaged mess' as Sadiq Khan's controversial £150m car-free plan gets underway

Oxford Street has been permanently blocked off to cars under Sadiq Khan's plan to pedestrianise the busy shopping hub.

Burnham signals he will fight next election on platform of taking Britain back into Europe - and ministers will have to back free movement to keep their jobs

Oct 26, 2026

Burnham signals he will fight next election on platform of taking Britain back into Europe - and ministers will have to back free movement to keep their jobs

The PM ruled out making the seismic change in this parliament - which is due to end in July 2029 at the latest. But he pointedly refused to rule it out after an election if Labour retains power.

Couldn't you have just told him on the sofa? Andy Burnham's Gogglebox pal Steve Rotherham signs letter - along with TV's Brian Cox - demanding PM save Jodrell Bank observatory

Oct 26, 2026

Couldn't you have just told him on the sofa? Andy Burnham's Gogglebox pal Steve Rotherham signs letter - along with TV's Brian Cox - demanding PM save Jodrell Bank observatory

The Liverpool City Region mayor is among those warning Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey against 'irreparable damage' to the UK's science capabilities.

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