Surigao town’s ‘arm-to-spoon’ program among 2026 Galing Pook awardees

Inquirer.net - Oct 22, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The coastal municipality of Del Carmen on Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, earned national acclaim after its flagship food security and climate-adaptation program, “Farm-to-Spoon,” was named one of the 10 outstanding local governance programs at the 2026 Galing Pook Awards. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conferred the awards on municipal

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MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday said it is conducting a fact-finding investigation into the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on an alleged discrepancy in Vice President Sara Duterte’s statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN). “That will undergo fact-finding first. So, it’s a process where we

Major police update as two more charged following death of Alisha Samuels in Newton Heath

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Workers hit hard by rising employer health insurance costs

Oct 22, 2026

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Costs are spiking for the millions of Americans who rely on workplace-sponsored health insurance, according to a survey released Thursday, with small businesses and their employees being hit especially hard.  The average cost of a family plan increased by 5 percent, topping $28,000 this year, according to the annual Employer Health Benefits Survey from KFF....

Gang of nine school bullies beat kind student to a pulp after he told them to stop picking on girl in school cafeteria

Oct 22, 2026

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A 17-year-old student at Harmony High School in the Orlando suburb of Saint Cloud saw a group of boys throwing carrots at a girl during lunch, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

The gifted student murdered by her obsessed and twisted stepfather

Oct 22, 2026

The gifted student murdered by her obsessed and twisted stepfather

For months, possibly years, Nathan Owens was harbouring a sexual obsession with his teenage stepdaughter

Nightmare for Trump as oil prices rocket with 12 days to midterms after report reveals president plotting 'Mother of All Bombs' Iran blitz

Oct 22, 2026

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Oil prices spiked on Thursday after a bombshell report revealed Donald Trump and Israel have drawn up plans to unleash new attacks on Iran once the midterm elections are over.

Homeless man, 61, is charged with murder of housing officer, 47, found stabbed in crashed car as she tried to drive to hospital

Oct 22, 2026

Homeless man, 61, is charged with murder of housing officer, 47, found stabbed in crashed car as she tried to drive to hospital

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Ejercito: Prioritize water impounding facilities for Super El Niño

Oct 22, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture and other related government agencies should prioritize setting up water impounding facilities to prepare for the impact of the so-called Super El Niño, Sen. JV Ejercito said in a statement. During the hearing of the DA budget for 210927 on Wednesday, Ejercito emphasized that water storage infrastructure could both

Top Democrat Louise Lucas, 82, arrested for drug trafficking and money laundering through family business: 'We can make a lot of money'

Oct 22, 2026

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Virginia state senator L. Louise Lucas, 82, was charged on Thursday with racketeering and money laundering conspiracy, as part of a wide-ranging public corruption probe.

DWP explains exact details banks will share about benefit claimants under new rules

Oct 22, 2026

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DWP will share ‘eligibility indicators’ as part of the new measures

Coast Guard restricts sea travel in parts of Bicol

Oct 22, 2026

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LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard has restricted sea travel in parts of Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes as Super Typhoon Rosal threatens the Bicol region with strong winds and rough seas. Lt. Junior Grade Alyzza Novie Bermal, information officer of the Coast Guard District Bicol, told the Inquirer in a text message

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