Ombudsman clears Santa Maria, Laguna mayor in poll-related raps

Inquirer.net - Oct 19, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Sunday said it dismissed all administrative charges against a Santa Maria town mayor which stemmed from alleged lapses in securing ballot boxes from the 2022 elections. Santa Maria Mayor Ma. Rocelle “Cindy” Carolino was cleared of grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty, and serious dishonesty. On

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GoTyme raises 2026 customer target to 12.5M

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GoTyme raises 2026 customer target to 12.5M

MANILA, Philippines — Gokongwei-backed GoTyme Bank has raised its year-end customer target to 12.5 million from 12 million, as monthly customer additions surged to 450,000-500,000, nearly doubling from its previous pace. Speaking at the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines infrastructure forum, GoTyme CEO Nate Clarke said the digital bank currently has about 11.5 million

TAT and Tripadvisor are teaming up to support Thailand’s tourism transformation planned for 2027

Oct 19, 2026

TAT and Tripadvisor are teaming up to support Thailand’s tourism transformation planned for 2027

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Sandiganbayan suspends Marcoleta as senator

Oct 19, 2026

Sandiganbayan suspends Marcoleta as senator

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday suspended Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for 90 days due to his plunder case. Marcoleta was charged with plunder for allegedly accepting a P75-million donation while serving as a party-list lawmaker. “Senator Rodante D. Marcoleta is suspended from his position as Senator of the Republic of the Philippines

Champi may trigger wind signals in Cagayan, Isabela by Wednesday

Oct 19, 2026

Champi may trigger wind signals in Cagayan, Isabela by Wednesday

MANILA, Philippines — Wind signals may be raised in parts of Cagayan and Isabela starting Wednesday as Super Typhoon Champi approaches the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), with its closest approach to Northern Luzon expected later this week, the state weather bureau said Monday. In its 5 p.m. public weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical

Greater Manchester's three worst schools for truancy named - see where yours ranks with our interactive map

Oct 19, 2026

Greater Manchester's three worst schools for truancy named - see where yours ranks with our interactive map

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Households urged to check this one setting before October 25

Oct 19, 2026

Households urged to check this one setting before October 25

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M6 traffic LIVE as fatal crash leaves motorway closed near Ashton-in-Makerfield - latest updates

Oct 19, 2026

M6 traffic LIVE as fatal crash leaves motorway closed near Ashton-in-Makerfield - latest updates

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Moss Side murder LIVE as investigation launched following death of woman - latest updates

Oct 19, 2026

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Las Piñas solon backs PDEA call for national anti-drug task force

Oct 19, 2026

Las Piñas solon backs PDEA call for national anti-drug task force

MANILA, Philippines — Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos has endorsed the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) request to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the creation of a national task force to intensify the crackdown against illegal drugs.  According to Santos on Sunday, the recent reports that a Filipino allegedly

How we spend nine months of the year on holiday

Oct 19, 2026

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NUJP CDO launches drive to shield journalists

Oct 19, 2026

NUJP CDO launches drive to shield journalists

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Amid continuing reports of harassment and government interference, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) Cagayan de Oro Chapter has launched a campaign to protect media workers and push for local legislation safeguarding press freedom. To strengthen the campaign, the NUJP chapter urged local news outlets to report

Dimon says US economy 'booming,' but warns about 'inflationary' events

Oct 19, 2026

Dimon says US economy 'booming,' but warns about 'inflationary' events

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in an interview published Monday that the U.S. economy, while performing well, has to fend off “inflationary” events. “The American economy is kind of booming right now. It's good times,” Dimon told Alan Murray of The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute. Dimon noted that corporate profits are “way up,”...

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