Suspect in RPG attack on Maguindanao mayor arrested

Inquirer.net - Oct 25, 2026

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Police arrested on Saturday one of the suspects in the Jan. 25, 2026 rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack targeting Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad “Mitra” Ampatuan Sr. in Maguindanao del Sur.  Major Joel Lebrilla, chief of the Shariff Aguak Municipal Police Station, identified the suspect as Toraipe Lusod, alias “Aripi Adam,” of

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchailan and Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday visited the city to oversee distribution of aid to displaced families affected by two major fire incidents that struck last week. “Our President sent us here to ensure that help is truly poured out. If I’m not mistaken, this

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Oct 25, 2026

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ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Corp. has prepared for a 3 percent to 5 percent rise in the volume of motorists traversing the NLEx, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) and Mindanao Avenue Connector from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3 during the observance of the feasts of the saints and souls or “Undas.”

Singapore embraces AI for cyber defence, with one caveat: breach transparency

Oct 25, 2026

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Where are the Philippines’ regular cultural shows?

Oct 25, 2026

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Unlike Bali's famed Kecak dance or Hanoi's iconic water puppet theater, the cultural performances in the Philippines can be hard for tourists to find

Metropolitan Police under fire for failing to alert FBI over 'troubling and disturbing' claims about Thomas Markle

Oct 24, 2026

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ROBERT HARDMAN: What would the medieval monks who founded charity to safeguard London's bridges think as it squanders millions on trans rights... and even a group with alleged links to Hamas?

Oct 24, 2026

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Storm Chloe may be third storm to hit UK in just a week after 80mph winds and torrential downpours hit ferries and trains

Oct 24, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

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Comelec: Delisted party-list groups may reapply until Dec. 30, 2026

Oct 24, 2026

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Far-Left protest mobs cause chaos on the streets of France for a second weekend as riot police fight back with water cannons and tear gas - and Paris cops seize deadly weapons from demo-goers 

Oct 24, 2026

Far-Left protest mobs cause chaos on the streets of France for a second weekend as riot police fight back with water cannons and tear gas - and Paris cops seize deadly weapons from demo-goers 

In Lyon, officers used tear gas to disperse around 150 protesters after they briefly attempted to block a road near the city centre, where demonstrations had been banned, an AFP journalist reported.

Trump eyes even more business with Russia after Ukraine war ends...as Moscow diesel tanker heads for US port

Oct 24, 2026

Trump eyes even more business with Russia after Ukraine war ends...as Moscow diesel tanker heads for US port

Donald Trump has signaled plans to expand US business ties with Russia once the Ukraine war ends, despite mounting criticism of his controversial fuel deal with Vladimir Putin.

Budget will unveil £70billion borrowing to pay welfare bill, City experts warn

Oct 24, 2026

Budget will unveil £70billion borrowing to pay welfare bill, City experts warn

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