Recto to agencies: Procure early for ‘super’ El Niño

Inquirer.net - Oct 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has directed government agencies to accelerate public spending and begin early procurement for 2027 programs, particularly those aimed at preparing the country for the anticipated “super” El Niño. “We have one more quarter to improve spending for the year. Let’s get our acts together in the fourth quarter,”

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Oct 11, 2026

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Man mauled to death by tiger at Yorkshire zoo 'psyched himself up with a dance' before he climbed into enclosure, witnesses say

Oct 11, 2026

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Families watched in horror as a man was mauled to death by a 30-stone Siberian tiger after he climbed into its enclosure at a wildlife park.

Tropical storm Rachel forces iconic California beach to close as severe flooding threatens millions

Oct 11, 2026

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Trampling on the memory of The Few: Pro-Palestine thugs spark fury as they stamp on poppies and clamber over Battle of Britain memorial as march descends into violence

Oct 11, 2026

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Agitators climbed on top of the memorial - erected to commemorate the defence of Britain in the early days of the Second World War - and chanted, 'f*** the police'.

Ooh Betty, some pundits do 'ave 'em! Ian Wright dons beret for Samuel L Jackson look but ends up more like Frank Spencer

Oct 11, 2026

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Exposed: The British imams telling men to beat their wives if they say NO to sex. So why ARE police and ministers failing to crack down on them?

Oct 11, 2026

Exposed: The British imams telling men to beat their wives if they say NO to sex. So why ARE police and ministers failing to crack down on them?

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Who rules Negeri Sembilan? Royal row tests Malaysia’s constitutional order

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GLEN OWEN: With the Right split and other parties on the Left in disarray... why wouldn't Burnham call an election?

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UK must axe the pound if it wants to rejoin the European Union, senior MEP warns

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