NBI: 13 face raps over alleged P13-B smuggled cigarettes

Inquirer.net - Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday filed an agricultural economic sabotage complaint against thirteen individuals allegedly involved in smuggling cigarettes worth P13 billion. READ: BOC seizes over P1.17-B suspected smuggled cigarettes in Cebu port According to NBI Director Melvin Matibag, the case stems from the 59 container vans seized by

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Bato dela Rosa manhunt: PNP says it received at least 500 tips

Nov 9, 2026

Bato dela Rosa manhunt: PNP says it received at least 500 tips

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has received at least 500 pieces of information related to the manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said. “As I mentioned, there are no less than 500 [pieces of] information. These were properly validated; we went to the locations

WATCH: Escudero says Sara Duterte’s defense submits 24-witness list

Nov 9, 2026

WATCH: Escudero says Sara Duterte’s defense submits 24-witness list

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has received a list of 24 witnesses from Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team as the trial resumes on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Presiding officer Francis Escudero informed the chamber of the developments during the court’s recess, including matters involving the sub judice rule and the presentation of

250 kilos of oil waste recovered after NGCP cable leak in Leyte

Nov 9, 2026

250 kilos of oil waste recovered after NGCP cable leak in Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recovered 250 kilos of oil-contaminated materials from the shoreline of Barangay Tugas in Tabango, Leyte, following an oil leak involving an underwater submarine cable belonging to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The Marine Environmental Protection Unit-Western Leyte continued its shoreline cleanup operations on Monday,

VP Duterte trial: Defense presents Davao City assessor as first witness

Nov 9, 2026

VP Duterte trial: Defense presents Davao City assessor as first witness

MANILA, Philippines — The defense panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday called a Davao City assessor as its first witness to debunk allegations of Duterte’s unexplained wealth. Davao City Assessor Engr. Jaime Adalin is set to testify that Duterte’s property in Matina Crossing was disclosed in her statement of assets, liabilities

Over P27-B projects allegedly inserted for Romualdez — witness

Nov 9, 2026

Over P27-B projects allegedly inserted for Romualdez — witness

MANILA, Philippines — Over P27 billion worth of projects were allegedly inserted for former House Speaker Martin Romualdez upon the instructions of late Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, a witness told the Sandiganbayan on Monday. READ: Cabral attempted suicide at home, says lawyer Peter Paul Cortez, chief of the Department of Public Works and

Philippine economic growth slips to 2.1% in Q3

Nov 9, 2026

Philippine economic growth slips to 2.1% in Q3

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s economy slumped deeper to 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2026 from 2.4 percent in the previous quarter, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Monday. This marked the fifth consecutive quarter of economic slowdown, as government spending and domestic demand remained weak amid pressures from the corruption scandal and

DA eyes approval of Korean, US ASF vaccines by 2027

Nov 9, 2026

DA eyes approval of Korean, US ASF vaccines by 2027

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is hopeful that two more vaccines against African swine fever (ASF), developed by South Korea and the United States, will secure approval in the first half of 2027.

Why is organic food pricey? DA explains

Nov 9, 2026

Why is organic food pricey? DA explains

While there"s a reason why organic food items are pricier, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said they are looking into ways to make them affordable.

SEC confirms data security incident, says database intact

Nov 9, 2026

SEC confirms data security incident, says database intact

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday said it was investigating a data security incident detected on Friday, November 6, which may have exposed individual profile information, but maintained that its database and systems remain intact.

Peso, PSEi sink on weak GDP growth

Nov 9, 2026

Peso, PSEi sink on weak GDP growth

Philippine financial markets ended Monday lower, with the benchmark stock index declining and the peso weakening as investors digested slower-than-expected economic growth data.

Russell Brand sentencing LIVE as disgraced TV star faces jail for rape and sexual assault

Nov 9, 2026

Russell Brand sentencing LIVE as disgraced TV star faces jail for rape and sexual assault

The former comedian is expected to be handed a "significant custodial term"

China eyes new grip on EV sector with high-performance rare-earth rubber

Nov 9, 2026

China eyes new grip on EV sector with high-performance rare-earth rubber

China’s high-performance rare-earth rubber faces a commercial test as manufacturers seek to expand its use in electric vehicle (EV) and heavy-duty tyres, with market data suggesting it commands a higher price than conventional synthetic rubber. Rare-earth cis-butadiene rubber grade ND9106 was quoted at 22,500 yuan (US$3,400) per tonne in China during the week from October 26 to November 1, compared with 16,660 yuan per tonne for conventional BR9000 in Shandong province, according to market data...

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