‘No debt’: Mayor Belmonte lists QC gains in State of the City Address

Inquirer.net - Oct 20, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — “We have fundamentally rewritten the financial story of our city,” Quezon City Mayor Maria Josefina “Joy” Belmonte said on Monday in her 2026 State of the City Address (SOCA), which she delivered before the City Council She noted that her city’s budget has more than doubled since 2019, achieved without imposing new taxes

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Marcos vows smooth transition of Sulu from BARMM to Zambo Peninsula

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday vowed a smooth transition of Sulu province from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula). On Sept. 9, 2024, the Supreme Court upheld the validity of Republic Act No. 11054, or the Bangsamoro Organic Law, but ruled that Sulu was not

Mark Villar seeks mandatory free HMO coverage for gov’t workers

Oct 20, 2026

Mark Villar seeks mandatory free HMO coverage for gov’t workers

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar is pushing for mandatory free health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage for government employees to shield them and their families from costly health emergencies. “Our government employees are valuable partners for promoting progress and bringing services to the public. It’s just right that their health and welfare are ensured, especially in

Prosecution ready to give ombudsman evidence vs Duterte once requested

Oct 20, 2026

Prosecution ready to give ombudsman evidence vs Duterte once requested

MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors are ready to turn over the trove of evidence they collected for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. However, the panel prefers to await a formal subpoena before surrendering the files, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Tuesday. Luistro, the chief prosecutor, said the team will promptly respond to a

Dinagat Islands gears up for live-fire war games

Oct 20, 2026

Dinagat Islands gears up for live-fire war games

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The waters off Dinagat Islands will host military live-fire war games this week, with the provincial government backing the drill. Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. issued Executive Order No. 10-05, enjoining provincial government employees to support and participate in activities lined up for the war games off Melgar Bay, dubbed

Wind Signal No. 1 raised in 6 Luzon areas due to Super Typhoon Rosal

Oct 20, 2026

Wind Signal No. 1 raised in 6 Luzon areas due to Super Typhoon Rosal

MANILA, Philippines —  Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was hoisted over more areas in Luzon due to Super Typhoon Rosal off Central Luzon, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) raised TCWS No. 1 over the areas as follows: As

COA flags AICs double beneficiaries; DSWD says no funds wasted

Oct 20, 2026

COA flags AICs double beneficiaries; DSWD says no funds wasted

The COA flagged what it saw as DSWD double beneficiaries in 2025, but the latter agency maintained that there were no funds wasted and most of the issues had a sound explanation.

Palace hopes BOC’s proposed P29.9B budget will be restored

Oct 20, 2026

Palace hopes BOC’s proposed P29.9B budget will be restored

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday expressed hope for a bigger budget for the Bureau of Customs (BOC) under the 2027 national budget after its proposed funding was reduced from P29.9 billion to P5.9 billion. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the original allocation would help the BOC strengthen its anti-smuggling operations,

GCash IPO: 3 Ways Mynt’s Stock Market Debut Could Benefit Filipinos

Oct 20, 2026

GCash IPO: 3 Ways Mynt’s Stock Market Debut Could Benefit Filipinos

MANILA, Philippines — GCash parent company Mynt officially debuted on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) today, October 20, following the largest initial public offering (IPO) in Philippine history. The offering raised approximately ₱60.9 billion, with shares priced at ₱6.60 each. But beyond the record-breaking IPO and the opportunity to invest in GCash’s parent company, what does

Dengue, leptospirosis cases decline in latest DOH report

Oct 20, 2026

Dengue, leptospirosis cases decline in latest DOH report

MANILA, Philippines—Dengue and leptospirosis cases nationwide declined in the latest reporting period, according to the Department of Health (DOH).  Dengue cases In the latest two-week reporting period, dengue cases stood at 22,095 from Sept. 17 to Sept. 30, two percent lower than the 22,479 cases recorded from Sept. 3 to Sept. 16. The decline was

PSEi clears 5,800 as bargain hunting lifts stocks

Oct 20, 2026

PSEi clears 5,800 as bargain hunting lifts stocks

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks edged higher on Tuesday as bargain hunting pushed the benchmark index above the 5,800 resistance level, while GCash parent Mynt Inc. ended its market debut flat. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose 0.14 percent, or 8.27 points, to close at 5,806.17. READ: It’s official: GCash parent Mynt makes PSE debut

QCPD probes video of media member allegedly kicking cops outside DAR

Oct 20, 2026

QCPD probes video of media member allegedly kicking cops outside DAR

MANILA, Philippines—The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is investigating a viral video showing a reported commotion outside the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Quezon City on Monday. The scene reportedly involves a person who identified himself as a media worker, allegedly used profanity and kicked several cops. “Initial reports indicate that a verbal altercation

DAR distributes 1,136 land titles to Bicol farmers

Oct 20, 2026

DAR distributes 1,136 land titles to Bicol farmers

LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Agrarian Reform distributed 1,136 land titles covering 1,741.43 hectares to 1,052 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across Bicol on Tuesday. Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado M. Estrella III led the distribution during a regionwide land titling event at the Legazpi City Convention Complex in Albay. The titles cover agricultural lands under

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