New Tagbilaran bishop vows transparency, urges sustainable development

Inquirer.net - Oct 27, 2026

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bishop Crispin “Bai” Barrete Varquez pledged transparency and accountability in managing the Church’s resources as he was formally installed as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine. “Let us continue to become transparent and accountable in our management of

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MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday likened fake news peddlers to “gremlins” that multiply, even when it is not raining. This playful comparison came as Castro vowed a fiercer fight against fake news that she believes are meant to bring down the administration and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. READ: Claire Castro stays;

School violence prevention must begin at home – study

Oct 27, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The findings of a new international study challenge the familiar belief that corporal punishment produces more disciplined children, with the lead researcher in the Philippines pointing out that preventing school violence depends on addressing children’s relationships at home and in school. Dr. Liane Peña Alampay of Ateneo de Manila University said in

Caraga seafood prices vary sharply between coastal, inland towns

Oct 27, 2026

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SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — How much consumers pay for seafood in the Caraga region depends heavily on whether they live by the sea or deep inland, regional market data showed. A price monitoring report by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Caraga revealed a stark economic divide during the second week

Four arrested in anti-illegal fuel operation in Batangas

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LUCENA CITY — Four men were arrested for allegedly engaging in the unauthorized transfer and trading of petroleum products during an anti-illegal fuel operation in the Batangas town of Bauan on Tuesday (Oct. 27), police said. The operation stemmed from a tip received by the Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO) Intelligence Unit regarding the illicit

Marcos raises corn import quota to 500,000 MT

Oct 27, 2026

Marcos raises corn import quota to 500,000 MT

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 129, increasing the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) for corn this year from 220,000 metric tons (MT) to 500,000 MT. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto signed the order by authority of Marcos on Oct. 26, Monday, and made it public on Tuesday. READ: Lower rice,

Husband 'advertised' unsuspecting wife on Craigslist before mother-of-three was drugged and sexually assaulted by 'multiple men', court hears

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Husband 'advertised' unsuspecting wife on Craigslist before mother-of-three was drugged and sexually assaulted by 'multiple men', court hears

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European fury after Finland and Norway's leaders hold direct talks with Putin about ending Ukraine war

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FBI raids Beverly Hills mansion as part of Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct probe in early-morning sting

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FBI raids Beverly Hills mansion as part of Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct probe in early-morning sting

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RAF Fairford suspects thought they were driving vans for 'business venture' until told they had a bomb in the back, court told

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RAF Fairford suspects thought they were driving vans for 'business venture' until told they had a bomb in the back, court told

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Trump's unpopularity sparks GOP panic as Republicans face shock election battles in deep-red states they were supposed to win easily

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Trump's unpopularity sparks GOP panic as Republicans face shock election battles in deep-red states they were supposed to win easily

Republicans are being forced to fight for seats they have long taken for granted as President Donald Trump's unpopularity threaten to upend the party's midterm election hopes.

AFP ready to assist in dela Rosa manhunt if tapped

Oct 27, 2026

AFP ready to assist in dela Rosa manhunt if tapped

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to assist police in the manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa if requested, its spokesperson said on Tuesday. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the Philippine National Police (PNP) will lead any law enforcement operation involving dela Rosa. “This is a law

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