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

Inquirer.net - Oct 3, 2026

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

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MANILA, Philippines — No player won the Grand Lotto 6/55 or Lotto 6/42 jackpots in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws Saturday, Oct. 3. According to the PCSO, the Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 11-23-36-20-29-50 for a jackpot of ₱242.63 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. The Lotto 6/42 winning combination was

Ping Lacson calls for multiagency probe of Taguig reclamation

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Saturday, Oct. 3, called for a multi-agency investigation into what he described as continuing illegal reclamation activities on the Taguig side of Laguna Lake. Lacson said concerned government agencies should work together to determine who was behind the alleged dumping of garbage and filling of materials in the

UP, Manila HealthTek sign deal for telemedicine expansion

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The University of the Philippines (UP) and Manila HealthTek Inc. have signed an agreement allowing the company to use the RxBox trademark for a biomedical telemetry device designed to support remote medical consultations and patient monitoring.

DENR heightens measures to prepare communities for El Niño

Oct 3, 2026

DENR heightens measures to prepare communities for El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has mobilized its regional offices, line bureaus and field units to strengthen nationwide preparedness and mitigation measures against the ongoing El Niño. The state weather bureau warns that this climate pattern may intensify into a very strong event before year-end and persist through the

Groups urge delay, consultations before Metro Manila NCAP return

Oct 3, 2026

Groups urge delay, consultations before Metro Manila NCAP return

MANILA, Philippines — Transport and commuters’ groups are urging six Metro Manila local government units (LGUs) to delay or clarify the return of the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) on Oct. 5, citing concerns over implementation, due process and added costs for motorists. The policy will cover Manila, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Quezon City, San Juan and Valenzuela.

Lacson: No one is blocking Trillanes from impeachment trial

Oct 3, 2026

Lacson: No one is blocking Trillanes from impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday said that there’s no truth to claims that former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV was blocked from appearing before the Senate impeachment court to testify. “Hindi, hindi totoo ‘yon,” Lacson said when asked during a DWIZ interview if Trillanes’ assertion that he was blocked by Presiding Officer

Ridon: AMLC confidentiality not absolute

Oct 3, 2026

Ridon: AMLC confidentiality not absolute

MANILA, Philippines — Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) confidentiality is not absolute, House prosecutor Terry Ridon of Bicol Saro party-list said Saturday, arguing that the agency itself discloses financial information to courts when seeking freeze orders. Ridon said this undermines arguments that confidentiality rules prevent AMLC records from being presented before the Senate impeachment court in

Exploring Broad-based Growth in Legal and Healthcare Services in Hong Kong

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Over 530 security personnel train for major earthquake response

Oct 3, 2026

Over 530 security personnel train for major earthquake response

MANILA, Philippines — Over 530 military, police and Coast Guard personnel tested their response to a major earthquake during a three-day interagency exercise that ended Friday in Manila, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Saturday. The second Interagency Exercise, dubbed “Pagsasanay Sanlakas,” brought together personnel from the AFP, Philippine National Police (PNP) and

Uninsured driver crashed Audi on way to pick up takeaway

Oct 3, 2026

Uninsured driver crashed Audi on way to pick up takeaway

An army veteran whose Audi was involved in a crash on a takeaway run has been hit with six penalty points for driving without insurance.

Attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks sent mysterious text messages about a 3D printer before shooting

Oct 3, 2026

Attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks sent mysterious text messages about a 3D printer before shooting

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Democrats begin 'salivating' over Trump hit list as they place Saudi ties and crypto empire in their sights

Oct 3, 2026

Democrats begin 'salivating' over Trump hit list as they place Saudi ties and crypto empire in their sights

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