PH exports soar to record-high in August 2026, says PSA

GMA Network - Oct 4, 2026

The country"s merchandise exports surged 27.8% to US$9.11 billion in August 2026, hitting a record-high in the last 35 years, according to the preliminary data of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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Agusan solon pushes science-based soil testing to cut farm costs

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Likening soil testing to a diagnostic blood test before prescribing medicine, Agusan del Sur 2nd District Rep. Adolph Edward Plaza has urged national agencies and local governments to abandon agricultural guesswork and base farm support on scientific soil data. In a video statement released Saturday from his address to

Senator-judges must learn to contradict presiding officer in impeachment trial - lawyer

Oct 4, 2026

Senator-judges must learn to contradict presiding officer in impeachment trial - lawyer

The senator-judges should not always agree with whatever the ruling made by the presiding officer amid the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a lawyer said on Sunday.

Sinking city, rising rage: Bangkok’s floods fuel fury over government inaction

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Sinking city, rising rage: Bangkok’s floods fuel fury over government inaction

As floodwaters surged from Bangkok’s drains, Fon’s car sank faster than her hopes of escaping the floods unscathed. She had bought it less than a month earlier. “I woke up at 5am but it was too late,” the 24-year-old said, recalling her decision last weekend to wait until dawn to move her car to a nearby shopping centre. “My car was already submerged. I hadn’t even started making the payments and it’s gone.” Relentless rain paralysed Thailand’s capital this September, dumping a month’s worth of...

In southern Philippines, Tawi-Tawi builds feasts to be shared

Oct 4, 2026

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Food becomes art, memory, and hospitality in Bongao during the Kamahardikaan sin Tawi-Tawi celebrations

Offering incentives for companies on the Green List with the IDX Green Equity designation

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IDX launched the Green Equity Designation to promote sustainable finance in the Indonesian capital market. Companies meeting green criteria receive visibility and investors gain structured, transparent information for sustainable investment decisions. Through this initiative, IDX grants a special designation to shares of Listed Companies that meet the criteria for green economic activities and/or transition toward […]

Biliran secures P13.8M in educational aid from DSWD for 3,490 students

Oct 3, 2026

Biliran secures P13.8M in educational aid from DSWD for 3,490 students

TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Biliran has secured some P13.846 million in educational assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) that is set to be released this month to 3,490 students across the province, Gov. Rogelio Espina said. Espina said the assistance was secured through requests he made to Social

Negros trade fair generates P118M in sales, up 39% from last year

Oct 3, 2026

Negros trade fair generates P118M in sales, up 39% from last year

BACOLOD CITY — The 40th Negros Trade Fair (NTF) ’Butlak 2026’ generated around P118 million in combined reported sales, reflecting strong market demand for Negrense products and enterprises, NTF chairperson MaryAnn Colmenares said. Organized by the Association of Negros Producers (ANP), the six-day trade fair was held at SMX Convention Center at SM Aura Premier,

Maguindanao del Norte residents surrender unlicensed guns to Army

Oct 3, 2026

Maguindanao del Norte residents surrender unlicensed guns to Army

COTABATO CITY — Residents in Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte voluntarily surrendered 11 high-powered firearms to the Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade. The weapons were collected by village officials of the town, in keeping with the government’s effort to siphon off loose firearms. These were turned over on Saturday, Oct. 3, facilitated by the 1st Mechanized Battalion,

Pete Lacaba for National Artist. My mother would have approved.

Oct 3, 2026

Pete Lacaba for National Artist. My mother would have approved.

Jose “Pete” Lacaba will be honored  by fellow writers and artists in a tribute on October 10

Race against time: 2 men trapped in Zamboanga Sur flooded mining tunnel

Oct 3, 2026

Race against time: 2 men trapped in Zamboanga Sur flooded mining tunnel

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities on Saturday continue to race against time for two men trapped by floods at a mining tunnel in Barangay Dilud of Dumingag town, Zamboanga del Sur since Wednesday, Sept. 30. Responders have launched search and rescue operations for the duo at the abandoned mining tunnel. As of Saturday

MILF official: BARMM parliament majority seen on Oct. 30 vote

Oct 3, 2026

MILF official: BARMM parliament majority seen on Oct. 30 vote

COTABATO CITY — Amid negotiations among political parties in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on forming a coalition to form its incoming government, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Vice Chairman Mohagher Iqbal on Saturday said that a final shape up will only emerge when parliament members eventually vote on Oct. 30. Iqbal

Truck carrying passengers flips amid raging river in Zamboanga del Norte

Oct 3, 2026

Truck carrying passengers flips amid raging river in Zamboanga del Norte

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Passengers escaped unhurt after a truck carrying commuters and cargo was swept by a flash flood and overturned while attempting to cross a river in Sergio Osmeña town, Zamboanga del Norte on Friday, Oct. 2. Initial reports gathered on Saturday showed that the vehicle was traversing the Yabo River

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