Toll waiver for agri trucks still under negotiation -- DA

GMA Network - Oct 5, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday that negotiations with toll operators are still underway after it requested a toll waiver for trucks hauling agricultural goods amid rising fuel prices.

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Car fire sparks emergency response as crews tackle flames

Crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled a car fire in a residential area this evening.

Prosecution to drop bribery charge vs Sara Duterte

Oct 5, 2026

Prosecution to drop bribery charge vs Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors will drop the bribery charge against Vice President Sara Duterte, ending weeks of deliberations as they seek to shorten her impeachment trial and focus on evidence they believe is sufficient to secure her conviction on other allegations. Manila Rep. Joel Chua said on Sunday the team would formally inform the

12 men arrested for stealing 2,700 cats for meat in Ho Chi Minh City

Oct 5, 2026

12 men arrested for stealing 2,700 cats for meat in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City police arrested 12 men on Sunday who allegedly operated a citywide ring to steal and resell approximately 2,700 cats for meat.

PN seeks urgent court hearing over ROS notices ahead of Malacca polls

Oct 5, 2026

PN seeks urgent court hearing over ROS notices ahead of Malacca polls

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LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Oct 5, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

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Budget watchdog calls for passing of transparency measure

Oct 5, 2026

Budget watchdog calls for passing of transparency measure

MANILA, Philippines — A budget watchdog and transparency advocacy group welcomed President Marcos’ executive order on government spending monitoring, but warned that it should not be taken as a substitute for more permanent legislative reform. Marcos last week signed Executive Order (EO) No. 126, which institutionalized the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) spending monitoring

DA: Fuel subsidies for farmers, fisherfolk to start soon amid El Niño threat

Oct 5, 2026

DA: Fuel subsidies for farmers, fisherfolk to start soon amid El Niño threat

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday that fuel subsidies for farmers and fisherfolk amid the threat of a potentially very strong El Niño will begin soon, with registered fisherfolk set to receive assistance this week.

Suspend tax on gasoline, diesel, too, gov’t urged

Oct 5, 2026

Suspend tax on gasoline, diesel, too, gov’t urged

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday urged economic managers to suspend, even temporarily, the excise on gasoline and diesel, not just on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), amid surging fuel prices. “The economic managers should reconsider suspending the tax on gasoline and diesel, even if only temporarily, because oil prices have reached

Kent teen’s school bus ban after ‘playfully’ punching driver in ‘yellow car game’

Oct 5, 2026

Kent teen’s school bus ban after ‘playfully’ punching driver in ‘yellow car game’

A teenager says he was banned from using a daily school minibus after playfully punching the driver as part of the “yellow car” game.

Already-resigned Loke refuses to entertain fresh quit calls over Zetrix AI controversy

Oct 5, 2026

Already-resigned Loke refuses to entertain fresh quit calls over Zetrix AI controversy

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'Giant's strength' must not lead to tyranny - Anwar

Oct 5, 2026

'Giant's strength' must not lead to tyranny - Anwar

PM warns those in power against abusing their authority.

Authorities urged to ensure fair implementation of NCAP

Oct 5, 2026

Authorities urged to ensure fair implementation of NCAP

MANILA, Philippines — 1-Rider party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez urged authorities on Sunday to ensure that the resumption of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) on Monday in five cities in Metro Manila does not penalize motorists for circumstances beyond their control. The Philippine National Police, for its part, said it was ready to assist in

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