What’s an ‘investment ombudsman,’ Boying Remulla’s second-year initiative?

Rappler - Oct 13, 2026

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla says his second year will focus on recovery to help the country’s economy bounce back 'by removing the corruption that holds it back'

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DTI hopes for US tariff relief; remedies noted

Oct 13, 2026

DTI hopes for US tariff relief; remedies noted

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hopes to soon secure a lower US tariff rate for Philippine exports after a recent report from Washington acknowledged the government’s efforts to prevent forced labor. Currently, more than a third of Philippine exports to the United States face a 12.5-percent tariff following a Section 301

Aircraft parts maker raises stake in PH

Oct 13, 2026

Aircraft parts maker raises stake in PH

MANILA, Philippines — Less than a year after establishing a manufacturing base in a Philippine ecozone, a global aerospace parts manufacturer is expanding to Batangas, where it plans to produce components for export to markets including the United States and the United Kingdom. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) said Global Aerospace Technology Philippines Inc. is

PH seeks $57.4M in fresh investments in agri sector

Oct 13, 2026

PH seeks $57.4M in fresh investments in agri sector

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeking to attract $57.4 million in agricultural investments during a global investment forum happening this week. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said that the country will pitch proposals to international financial institutions and private investors during the FAO Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum to be held at

BIR to roll out 6 digital projects in 2027

Oct 13, 2026

BIR to roll out 6 digital projects in 2027

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has lined up six projects for rollout or implementation in 2027 under its broader digital transformation programs covering taxpayer services, tax systems and internal operations. These projects form part of the BIR’s strategic plan for 2026 to 2028, which covers a five-point agenda including digital and

Saudi capital’s airport to remain shut this week as airlines cancel services

Oct 13, 2026

Saudi capital’s airport to remain shut this week as airlines cancel services

Lufthansa Group canceled all flights to Riyadh until October 16, while Air France-KLM has extended a suspension to and from Riyadh until the end of October

BIZ BUZZ: Pagcor scores wins vs gambling addiction

Oct 13, 2026

BIZ BUZZ: Pagcor scores wins vs gambling addiction

MANILA, Philippines — Alejandro Tengco, chair and chief executive officer of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), has an extra spring in his step these days despite the prospect of lower revenues this year. That’s because Pagcor’s campaign to help patrons who feel they are developing a gambling problem is gaining ground. Tengco said

Graphic details of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies' injuries are revealed as Beau Lamarre-Condon murder trial hears how his alleged victim's brain was 'liquified' in autopsy and first gunshot wound was 'survivable'

Oct 13, 2026

Graphic details of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies' injuries are revealed as Beau Lamarre-Condon murder trial hears how his alleged victim's brain was 'liquified' in autopsy and first gunshot wound was 'survivable'

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Can Singapore engineer love on dating apps? From public service to private romance

Oct 13, 2026

Can Singapore engineer love on dating apps? From public service to private romance

For Singaporean civil servant Clare*, finding a suitable lifelong partner has been an uphill battle. Swiping on dating apps soon became a chore after multiple unsuccessful first dates, so when the government launched its own platform, the 32-year-old was all for it. “It’s like ‘Why not?’, and I think it does have a few screening procedures so it might save you some trouble like having to deal with impersonators or people who do not match with their advertised profiles,” said Clare, who requested...

Three close friends killed in horrific Midwest boat collision at popular beauty spot

Oct 13, 2026

Three close friends killed in horrific Midwest boat collision at popular beauty spot

Three close friends were killed when their boat collided with another vessel and sank on Michigan's Lake St. Clair during a nighttime outing.

Sara Duterte denies owning properties linked to her by NBI

Oct 13, 2026

Sara Duterte denies owning properties linked to her by NBI

Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday denied ownership of the properties being investigated by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that were supposedly linked to her and her family.

Woman complained about her marriage to detective husband shortly before he killed her, their youngest daughter and himself at Bay Area home, grieving friend says

Oct 13, 2026

Woman complained about her marriage to detective husband shortly before he killed her, their youngest daughter and himself at Bay Area home, grieving friend says

A close-friend of murdered former deputy police chief Ann Mannix in San Francisco revealed she had marital troubles before her husband Kevin shot and killed her, their daughter and himself.

Drugs in shoes: 5 M'sians held with 5kg of cocaine in Japan

Oct 13, 2026

Drugs in shoes: 5 M'sians held with 5kg of cocaine in Japan

Group had reportedly bypassed security at KLIA.

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