MMDA gearing up for Asean Summit, deploying over 2,600 personnel

Inquirer.net - Nov 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deploy 2,637 personnel from Nov. 13 to 18 to help manage traffic during the 49th Asean Summit and related gatherings. The agency announced its preparations during a joint press conference with the Department of Transportation and Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group on Wednesday. Atty. Victor Nuñez, director

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Nartatez urges fugitives to surrender after ex-solon turns himself in

Nov 11, 2026

Nartatez urges fugitives to surrender after ex-solon turns himself in

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. urged fugitives to surrender to authorities instead of “playing hide-and-seek” after former Sultan Kudarat Rep. Arnulfo Go turned himself in. Go, who was charged with malversation of public funds and corruption, surrendered to the police in General Santos City on Sunday, Nov.

Stronger RE output boosts ACEN’s 9-mo income

Nov 11, 2026

Stronger RE output boosts ACEN’s 9-mo income

MANILA, Philippines — Listed renewable energy firm ACEN Corp. reported an 84 percent surge in January-to-September earnings, driven by higher electricity generation. The company, backed by the Ayala Group, said its net income attributable to equity holders of the parent firm reached P3.3 billion, up from P1.8 billion in the same period last year. READ: ACEN

License of P-pop girl group member suspended for phone use while driving

Nov 11, 2026

License of P-pop girl group member suspended for phone use while driving

MANILA, Philippines—Pop girl group BINI member Mikha Lim has been placed under a 90-day preventive license suspension after a viral video showed her allegedly using her cellphone while driving. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) gave this information on Wednesday. The video showed Lim recording herself while behind the wheel before her cellphone fell. Instead of

BFAR fish lab, livelihood opens in Pangasinan

Nov 11, 2026

BFAR fish lab, livelihood opens in Pangasinan

SUAL, Pangasinan — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the Ilocos region inaugurated on Tuesday essential facilities aimed at strengthening marine resource protection, improving fisheries monitoring, and increasing the income of local fisherfolk. The agency also turned over livelihood projects to fishery groups in Pangasinan on the same day at the Pangasinan

PNP: Over 1,500 cops dismissed for criminal, administrative offenses

Nov 11, 2026

PNP: Over 1,500 cops dismissed for criminal, administrative offenses

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it dismissed 1,562 personnel from service and penalized more than 5,000 officers with alleged administrative and criminal offenses. Based on the record of the PNP between August and November, around 141 police officials were dismissed over alleged involvement in illegal drug-related cases. At least 70 dismissed

Bolton council accepts new rules 'under protest' after planning system left 'paralysed' and operating outside the law

Nov 11, 2026

Bolton council accepts new rules 'under protest' after planning system left 'paralysed' and operating outside the law

The council has been breaking new planning laws since they came into effect att he start of the month

Cheadle incident LIVE as High Street cordoned off amid serious police incident - updates

Nov 11, 2026

Cheadle incident LIVE as High Street cordoned off amid serious police incident - updates

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Singer's UK city gigs cancelled after 'disgraceful' jailed Russell Brand comments

Nov 11, 2026

Singer's UK city gigs cancelled after 'disgraceful' jailed Russell Brand comments

Ian McNabb was due to perform a number of shows in the UK, which have now been cancelled after he made 'disgraceful' comments in the wake of Russell Brand being jailed for 10-and-a-half years

Witness: VP Duterte was Metro City Chow director, but had no active role

Nov 11, 2026

Witness: VP Duterte was Metro City Chow director, but had no active role

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte remained a member of the board of directors of Metro City Chow Foods Corp. from 2022 to 2025 despite having no active participation in its operations, the company’s corporate counsel said on Wednesday. Atty. Suzette Balucanag-Punay made the testimony during the defense’s direct examination on Duterte’s involvement with

Andy Burham gives update on when his 10 year plan for Britain will be published

Nov 11, 2026

Andy Burham gives update on when his 10 year plan for Britain will be published

The Prime Minister was pressed on reported unhappiness from some Labour MP's about his proposals

Bessent calls for more balanced trade with China ahead of Trump-Xi talks

Nov 11, 2026

Bessent calls for more balanced trade with China ahead of Trump-Xi talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday the U.S. and China should have a “more balanced” trading relationship, days after President Trump said he expects to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month. “The U.S. trade imbalance with China has long been a source of friction,” Bessent said at the National Committee on U.S.-China...

How are Chinese infantry units training to survive drone-filled battlefields?

Nov 11, 2026

How are Chinese infantry units training to survive drone-filled battlefields?

China’s infantry units are adapting to the growing threat from drones, with some brigades introducing compulsory counter-drone training, new equipment and fresh tactics to help soldiers evade aerial surveillance and attacks. The latest example comes from a brigade of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) 75th Group Army, which has made counter-drone training compulsory after an exercise exposed how troops relying on traditional camouflage were vulnerable to drone-directed artillery...

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