PSA finds evidence of Joseph Sy's 'fake' records

GMA Network - Nov 5, 2026

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday it found evidence showing that embattled businessman Joseph Sy procured fake documents during his birth registration process.

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Tech firm Amihan investing $1M build pool of AI engineers for PH

Nov 5, 2026

Tech firm Amihan investing $1M build pool of AI engineers for PH

Technology company Amihan Global Strategies is investing about $1 million for its newly launched Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Academy, which aims to pool of 1,000 to 2,000 local professionals and position the Philippines as a global supplier of artificial intelligence (AI) talent.

P6M in ‘smuggled’ cigarettes seized in Zamboanga del Sur

Nov 5, 2026

P6M in ‘smuggled’ cigarettes seized in Zamboanga del Sur

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Authorities intercepted around P6 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested a 38-year-old man during a joint intelligence-driven operation in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, early Wednesday morning. Capt. Derf Jay Maquinta, spokesperson for the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office (ZSPPO), said operatives apprehended the suspect, a resident

Heat index forecast to reach 43°C in Coron, Dipolog – Pagasa

Nov 5, 2026

Heat index forecast to reach 43°C in Coron, Dipolog – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Coron in Palawan and Dipolog in Zamboanga del Norte are forecast to record the highest heat index at 43°C on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the state weather bureau. This is based on the latest heat index forecast issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Both areas are

2 dead as fire razes apartment in Iligan City

Nov 5, 2026

2 dead as fire razes apartment in Iligan City

ILIGAN CITY — Two people were confirmed dead after a fire broke out in a two-storey apartment building in Purok 5, Barangay Pala-o here early Thursday morning, authorities said. Barangay Pala-o chairman Romeo Manzano confirmed the two fatalities following the incident, although he did not name the victims. Fire Officer 4 Julian Tablon of the

Duterte impeachment: Ex-law school dean declines to testify for defense

Nov 5, 2026

Duterte impeachment: Ex-law school dean declines to testify for defense

DUMAGUETE CITY — Former University of St. La Salle (USLS) law dean Ralph Sarmiento has declined to testify as a defense witness in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. “Hindi po ako pwede tumestigo as a witness for either side,” he said. (I cannot testify as a witness for either side.) Sarmiento cited

Boy, 17, charged in Moss Side murder probe as second suspect named

Nov 5, 2026

Boy, 17, charged in Moss Side murder probe as second suspect named

Dad-of-three Adrian Brown was fatally stabbed on May 8 this year

Labour to launch crackdown on scourge of e-bikes - but will stop short of a ban on the controversial devices

Nov 5, 2026

Labour to launch crackdown on scourge of e-bikes - but will stop short of a ban on the controversial devices

Under plans drawn up by ministers, a new licence regime would be created in a bid to tackle 'wild west' riding on Britain's streets.

Harrods is accused of delaying payouts to Mohammed Al Fayed's alleged victims with 'crusader' act as it battles to strip widow and daughters of control of his £118million estate

Nov 5, 2026

Harrods is accused of delaying payouts to Mohammed Al Fayed's alleged victims with 'crusader' act as it battles to strip widow and daughters of control of his £118million estate

The department store has applied to remove the businessman's widow and daughters as executors of his estate, which is facing claims for compensation from hundreds of women he allegedly abused.

Tense moment One Nation state leader snaps back at reporter when he can't recall the cash rate on live TV... but shouldn't he know it?

Nov 5, 2026

Tense moment One Nation state leader snaps back at reporter when he can't recall the cash rate on live TV... but shouldn't he know it?

One Nation's Victorian leader Warren Pickering has clashed with a TV reporter after he couldn't recall what the central bank raised the interest rate to.

Rainy Thursday in parts of PH due to amihan, easterlies

Nov 5, 2026

Rainy Thursday in parts of PH due to amihan, easterlies

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or amihan and easterlies will continue to bring rains to parts of the country on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the state weather bureau. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said weather specialist Obet Badrina reported that amihan would affect

Henry Nowak's parents condemn killer's appeal against sentence today and his mother's early release as 'an absolute disgrace'

Nov 5, 2026

Henry Nowak's parents condemn killer's appeal against sentence today and his mother's early release as 'an absolute disgrace'

A bid by Henry Nowak's killer to reduce his life sentence for murder is set to be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice in London today, as well as the Attorney General's bid to increase it.

Hunt crime syndicate gangster 'The Dread' avoids jail due to prison overcrowding: One of UK's most feared criminals was found with stash of knives in raid on his £1m home

Nov 5, 2026

Hunt crime syndicate gangster 'The Dread' avoids jail due to prison overcrowding: One of UK's most feared criminals was found with stash of knives in raid on his £1m home

Carl Robinson, 49, was one of several people arrested when around 800 officers raided 24 properties across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk in September.

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