Puerto Galera honors Asian Games medalist Victoria Atienza Bossong

Inquirer.net - Oct 30, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Puerto Galera has honored Filipino runner Victoria Atienza Bossong for winning a bronze medal in the women’s 800-meter run at the 2026 Asian Games, citing her achievement as a source of pride for the country and her maternal hometown. The Sangguniang Bayan, led by Vice Mayor

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‘Budget insertions’ alarm business groups anew

Oct 30, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Over 30 business and civil society groups demanded on Thursday that Congress ensure that no budget insertions lacking technical justification should be allowed to make it into the 2027 national budget, as they seek to avoid a repeat of the “ghost” and substandard flood control projects that had tainted previous appropriations. The

SP Win Gatchalian renews call to suspend excise tax on gasoline, diesel

Oct 30, 2026

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BSP sees October inflation to rise as fast as 8.1%

Oct 30, 2026

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Respect Sagada’s tradition for the dead, tourists told

Oct 30, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The municipal tourism office of Sagada in Mountain Province has reminded both residents and visitors to observe “panag-apoy” with humility and respect, and allow the town’s clans to remember their departed using “long-standing practices.” Tourists usually flock to Sagada cemeteries on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 to witness families gather around the

After decades of diplomacy, Singapore’s Tommy Koh still won’t back down

Oct 30, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

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Inside Australia's puppy farm from hell: 105 dogs abandoned without water in 40C heat, 22 put down... and just nine months' jail for 'devious and dishonest' breeder

Oct 30, 2026

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PNP: Bato dela Rosa still in PH, manhunt intensifies

Oct 30, 2026

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Singapore adds muscle to expert panel as probe into haze-linked firms gains speed

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