Palace admits AI may displace workers, but highlights new opportunities

GMA Network - Nov 6, 2026

While job loss is possible due to artificial intelligence (AI), the technology could also bring new opportunities for Filipinos, according to Malacañang on Friday.

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UPLB stray animal policy draws criticism

Nov 6, 2026

UPLB stray animal policy draws criticism

LUCENA CITY – The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) has barred security guards from feeding or sheltering stray animals, particularly dogs, and from allowing them to roam or stay inside and around university buildings.  “Internal Security Guards are assigned to ensure the security and safety of buildings, not to allow the premises under

Groups flag wage gap, seek wage hike as inflation hits 7.8%

Nov 6, 2026

Groups flag wage gap, seek wage hike as inflation hits 7.8%

MANILA, Philippines — Research group IBON Foundation and labor group Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (SENTRO) have called for higher wages and stronger government intervention as inflation accelerated to 7.8% in October, saying rising prices of basic goods and services continued to erode workers’ purchasing power. In separate statements on Thursday, the two

Impeach court junks plea to admit COA docs as proof in ‘unexplained wealth’

Nov 6, 2026

Impeach court junks plea to admit COA docs as proof in ‘unexplained wealth’

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has denied the prosecution’s request to admit the Commission on Audit (COA) documents as evidence in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. The prosecution hoped to corroborate the COA documents for Article II, or Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth, despite presenting the exhibits in Article I, or the vice

Mariveles investigates oil spill report

Nov 6, 2026

Mariveles investigates oil spill report

MARIVELES, Bataan – Mariveles’ agriculture office is investigating an oil spill reported by fishermen in waters off the sub-village of Naswe in Barangay Ipag.  Guillermo Mangayao, a staff member of the Mariveles Municipal Agriculture Office, said they have not yet determined where the oil slick originated.  Fishermen spotted about 25 liters of crude or used

15-year-old charged with parricide over mother’s killing in Bohol

Nov 6, 2026

15-year-old charged with parricide over mother’s killing in Bohol

TAGBILARAN CITY — A 15-year-old child in conflict with the law (CICL) was formally charged with parricide for the killing of the minor’s 46-year-old mother in Panglao, Bohol, police said. Police Capt. Kentbel Ceasar Parcon, chief of the Panglao Municipal Police Station, said authorities filed the parricide charge, noting that they handled the case in

Help needed to find wallet with P100,000 taken at Bohol cathedral

Nov 6, 2026

Help needed to find wallet with P100,000 taken at Bohol cathedral

TAGBILARAN CITY — Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man caught on a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera taking a wallet containing an estimated P100,000 cash inside St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Bohol Police Provincial Director Col. Patricio Degay Jr. on Thursday ordered a swift investigation into the incident

UE tells alumnus Zalameda: Always defend Constitution

Nov 6, 2026

UE tells alumnus Zalameda: Always defend Constitution

MANILA, Philippines—The University of the East (UE) on Friday expressed hope that its alumnus – newly-appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda – will go on upholding the Constitution and fairness in the judiciary. Zalameda earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from UE Manila. “The UE community wishes Chief Justice Zalameda continued courage to

Marcos swears in 10 Cabinet members; calls them ‘best team ever’

Nov 6, 2026

Marcos swears in 10 Cabinet members; calls them ‘best team ever’

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday swore in several Cabinet officials who received ad-interim appointments in a ceremony at Malacañang. Following are the names of the officials: In a candid moment before administering their oaths of office, Marcos praised the 10 officials and described them as the best group ever formed since the

EcoWaste seeks crackdown on unsafe, unauthorized squishy toys

Nov 6, 2026

EcoWaste seeks crackdown on unsafe, unauthorized squishy toys

MANILA, Philippines — The EcoWaste Coalition has called for a government crackdown on unauthorized and counterfeit squishy toys, urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to work with customs, police and local government units to stop their sale ahead of the Christmas shopping season. The environmental and health watchdog group said squishy toys lacking market

Top academy trust brought in to save troubled school

Nov 6, 2026

Top academy trust brought in to save troubled school

A top-scoring academy trust has been handpicked to resolve problems at a troubled primary school which remains in special measures.

New BBC drama starring Emmy award-winning actor spotted filming in Oldham

Nov 6, 2026

New BBC drama starring Emmy award-winning actor spotted filming in Oldham

The six-part series will explore the work of former editor of The Sunday Times Sir Harry Evans

Dramatic twist in the bitter marriage split on Australia's most expensive street: BondiBoost founder Alexandra Jakob breaks silence after DV charges against her are dropped - but her ex-husband insists HE won

Nov 6, 2026

Dramatic twist in the bitter marriage split on Australia's most expensive street: BondiBoost founder Alexandra Jakob breaks silence after DV charges against her are dropped - but her ex-husband insists HE won

Criminal charges against Alexandra Jakob have been withdrawn, prompting an emotional response from the woman at the centre of one of Sydney's most bitter splits.

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