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  1. Senators want more for DepEd’s remedial class program Aral 

    MANILA, Philippines — Some senators deliberating on the draft 2027 national budget on Friday saw the need to restore funding for the Department of Education (DepEd) program that seeks to help…

  2. DepEd adopts ‘buddy system’ for students’ mental health

    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday launched a “buddy system” in schools to provide students a “safe space” where they could help and support one another. In a…

  3. DPWH: Fuel costs, rising prices weigh on failed classroom bids

    MANILA, Philippines — Rising fuel prices and contractors’ concerns over project costs have contributed to failed bidding attempts for classroom construction projects under a P21.4-billion agreement…

  4. Baligod, 4 ‘maleta boys’ post bail after arrest for unjust vexation

    MANILA, Philippines — Levito Baligod and four of the so-called “Maleta boys” posted bail on Friday night after the lawyer and his 14 clients were arrested in San Juan City on Friday morning for…

  5. Sara Duterte camp: NBI probe another persecution

    MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday accused the Marcos administration of using the National Bureau of Investigation to persecute her politically, even branding the…

  6. Pulse Asia poll: Food prices still top concern

    MANILA, Philippines — Affordable food prices remained the leading concern that Filipinos want the national government to address, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the…

  7. NBI summons podcast hosts over remarks vs Kris Aquino’s PWD son

    MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation on Friday said it has issued subpoenas to the hosts of the now-terminated podcast “Machong Chismisan,” which drew online outrage and…

  8. De Lima: ‘Tokhang mindset’ showed in QC triple slays

    MANILA, Philippines — It was only right to disband the Quezon City government’s Task Force Disiplina following the death of three teenagers in the hands of one of the enforcers, Mamamayang Liberal…

  9. Pulse: Sara Duterte’s trust, approval ratings still higher than Marcos

    MANILA, Philippines — It’s apparently a tough crowd for both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte as a new survey showed that Filipinos were not as impressed with their…

  10. Marcoleta case possible speedy disposition ‘may break record’

    MANILA, Philippines — The possible speedy disposition of the plunder case of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta may possibly break the record, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Friday. Remulla made this…

  11. House prosecution rejects Sara Duterte trial ‘compromise’

    MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel rejected suggestions of a compromise that would convict Vice President Sara Z. Duterte in her Senate impeachment trial while leaving her eligible to…

  12. Agusan del Sur localities among top tax earners in Caraga region

    SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — While it remains officially classified as a first-class municipality, this central trading hub outpaced the province’s lone component city in local revenue generation…

  13. Solon: Proposed Socoteco II-Ignite Power deal a ‘corporate takeover’

    MANILA, Philippines — General Santos City lone district Rep. Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles on Friday called the proposed joint venture of South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative Inc. (Socoteco II) with Ignite…

  14. Surigao del Sur moves to ban lewd cockpit shows

    SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Sangguniang Panglalawigan of Surigao del Sur has set a public hearing on a proposed provincial measure banning lewd shows in cockpit arenas following public outrage…

  15. Missiles hit Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile headed for Yanbu

    Oct 16 - Missiles struck Aden International Airport in southern Yemen on Friday, while a Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted a ballistic missile headed for the Red Sea city of Yanbu…

  16. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to new prison after reports of luxury lifestyle behind bars

    Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in a fight at his New Jersey lock-up, a person…

  17. Africa: Technology, Good Governance Key to Stronger Saccos in Africa

    [Daily News] AS financial services increasingly move towards digital platforms, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) across Africa face growing pressure to modernise their operations…

  18. MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot won on Oct. 16; bettor wins ₱115.99M

    MANILA, Philippines—A lone bettor won the ₱115.99 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. The winning combination was…

  19. Watchdog: Zacharia's exit doesn't 'wipe clean' dispute over legal credentials 

    A D.C.-based ethics watchdog group that accused Katie Zacharia of misrepresenting herself as a lawyer is urging the State Bar of California to press ahead with an investigation into her credentials…

  20. Manitoba declares measles outbreak over after weeks without cases

    After declaring that there was an outbreak of measles in Manitoba in February of 2025, the government has said the outbreak is over.

  21. Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks

  22. McNuggets, booze smuggled by drone into Canada's most secure prison: union

    The union representing correctional officers is raising the alarm after it says an inmate had a drone drop off a McDonald's meal and alcohol to what's supposed to be Canada's most secure prison…

  23. West Bank settlers brutally attack a Washington Post journalist

    Photojournalist Heidi Levine is transferred on a stretcher into an ambulance after she was attacked by Israeli settlers while photographing Palestinian farmers harvesting their olives on October 16…

  24. Oil reaches $110 per barrel

    Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Oil hits $110 per barrel for first time since May An international oil benchmark hit…

  25. Paraguay’s tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, says Taiwan ties ‘not up for negotiation’

    Paraguay’s technology minister said on Thursday that sanctions imposed on him by Beijing over his country’s ties with Taiwan would only accelerate joint projects with the island. Gustavo Villate, who…

  26. Chinese FM tells Herzog that Israel should stop ‘forced establishment’ of settlements

    Wang Yi also meets with his PA counterpart at Baku summit, claims Palestinian question is greatest historical injustice of this century

  27. Firefighters Race to Control California Wildfires as Winds Threaten to Spark More

    The Norte fire in Orange County was growing quickly on Friday afternoon. Officials urged residents to evacuate.

  28. Oregon police say teacher tackled suspected shooter, who previously attended Silver Rail Elementary

    A teacher "fought" and "tackled" the suspected shooter by throwing her cell phone at him, according to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz. The victim, who has been identified as Griffin J. John II…

  29. A federal IVF program will harmonize ‘patchwork’ approach, experts say

    Data collected by Ipsos for Fertility Matters Canada (FMC) found that 46 per cent of Canadians with an opinion on it support the proposed federal IVF funding program.

  30. Mexico’s telecom sector shifts again as Televisa buys AT&T for US $2 billion

    Partnering 50-50 with Fintech Holdings, Televisa's purchase enables it to offer "quadruple play" — internet, television, fixed-line, and mobile — improving its competitive position with Carlos Slim's…

  31. Press secretary under Clinton says Zacharia was 'set up to fail'

    Katie Zacharia was set up to fail by the White House and President Trump, who made her White House press secretary without preparing her, former Clinton-era White House press secretary Joe Lockhart…

  32. Could an Anthropic IPO put your 401(k) at risk? The AI safety debate hits a new dimension.

    Anthropic and New York City’s comptroller have opened a line of communication to discuss “existential risks” posed by AI and what that could mean for the company’s future stock.

  33. ‘Hands off’: Brazilians protest outside Meta in Dublin over claims of election bias

    Brazil’s top electoral court ruled on Thursday Meta must adopt measures to immediately secure equal treatment of the two candidates

  34. Cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed 3 passengers, injured 16 under investigation

    Calgary police are working to determine the cause of a fiery city bus crash that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer who helped save a child.

  35. Tropical depression develops into a cyclone in Cook Islands waters

    A tropical depression that's been brewing in Cook Islands waters has developed into a tropical cyclone.

  36. With US and Ukraine at odds, Russia cautiously tries to take advantage

    With Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy publicly feuding over U.S. support for Ukraine, Russia is wondering whether the opportunity has finally arrived for it to reset its relationship with the West.

  37. Govt rebuts opposition's charge, defends Jaishankar-Rubio Mumbai meet

    Cites Earlier Instances Of Foreign Leaders Being Hosted Outside Delhi

  38. Trump to campaign in Michigan

    President Trump will campaign in Michigan next week, marking what is slated to be his seventh campaign stop in a seven-day stretch. The Republican National Committee on Friday said Trump will headline…

  39. Loomer lobbies to replace Zacharia: 'Hear me out'

    Far-right activist Laura Loomer put herself forward as a candidate for White House press secretary as Katie Zacharia was ousted from the role after just five days on Friday. In three separate posts on…

  40. Katie Zacharia out as Trump's White House press secretary

    Zacharia was on shaky ground from her first White House press conference and over questions about her claims of being a lawyer despite not passing a bar exam.

  41. Israeli media's polling obscures the majority opposed to Netanyahu - opinion

    The public is being told that Netanyahu is leading. How does this happen? Quite simply, the political blocs are being counted in a way that serves him.

  42. Selma Blair ‘did not intend to harm anyone’ in airplane incident, rep says in first statement since arrest

    A representative for Selma Blair came to her defense on Friday, just days after the actress pleaded not guilty after being arrested on two counts of second-degree assault in connection to a physical…

  43. From Terah to today: The many roads that lead Jews home

    Zionism awakened an ancient attachment to Israel, offering even less religious Jews a powerful connection to their people and homeland.

  44. Ombudsman: 13 respondents in Pharmally case ‘cannot be located’

    MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said that 13 individuals involved in the Pharmally scandal could no longer be located, making it difficult for his office to move…

  45. US measles cases top 4,400, far exceeding last year's totals

    National measles cases this year have now exceeded 4,400, all but guaranteeing the country will more than double the number of measles infections confirmed last year, which totaled 2,289. The latest…

  46. ‘We all have similar stories’: NBC’s Today show comes to Kerry

    NBC’s popular morning TV show broadcast clips of Ireland to its 30 million US viewers

  47. Country Life: The evolution of the country pub

    Juggling finances, long hours and community involvement is part of the gig for rural publicans.

  48. Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs

    Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?

  49. New York man charged with rape and lethal fentanyl dosing of college student

    Prosecutors allege Moises Freire gave two students at FIT the opioid, saying it was cocaine, and raped one as she overdosed A man raped a student at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)…

  50. Vancouver police say 3 unprovoked stranger assaults took place in 1 day

    Vancouver police are asking the public to help them identify suspects in three unprovoked stranger assaults that occurred across the city in one day.

  51. Judge tosses indictment against actor Timothy Busfield

    A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against actor and director Timothy Busfield on four counts of sexual contact of a minor.

  52. Selma Blair's team breaks silence after plane incident and arrest

    Selma Blair's team is speaking out about the actor's recent arrest following an alleged mid-flight incident on Oct. 11. She was arrested after being accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip…

  53. We will sit on dharna: SC warns Govt over missing footpath, crossing near Delhi HC

    We will sit on dharna SC warns Govt over missing footpath crossing near Delhi HC

  54. Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report

    The messages, reported by a Brazilian daily, say the platform recommended Bolsonaro's profile and his WhatsApp channel.

  55. Federal investigation of letters with suspicious substances widens

    A federal investigation of letters containing unknown substances that were mailed to elected officials’ offices has expanded as some Republicans have been identified as targets of the mailings, a…

  56. Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew report

    As the US prepares to host the G20 summit in Miami in December, Americans’ views of participating countries vary, with China viewed more favourably than Russia, although both rank near the bottom…

  57. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

    Disgraced music mogul moved to Pennsylvania prison after reports of perks and fight injuries at New Jersey lockup Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was convicted of prostitution-related crimes, has been moved…

  58. Behind the business of Saskatchewan sheep farming

    Sheep farming, while a smaller agricultural sector in Saskatchewan, is growing to meet national demand.

  59. Democratic Senate candidates swamp GOP rivals in fundraising

    Democratic candidates across more than a dozen competitive Senate races raised a combined $253 million from July through September, more than four times the $56 million raised by GOP candidates in…

  60. Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump

    The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.

  61. 16-year-old accused by Winnipeg police of murdering 15-year-old boy

    Winnipeg police said a teenager has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy on Oct. 10.

  62. Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits Don Marcelino town in Davao Occidental

    MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolted Don Marcelino town in Davao Occidental on Friday evening, Oct. 16, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…

  63. Adiong: VP Duterte’s own acts, records built impeachment case against her

    MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment case against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte was built largely on her own official records, financial accounts, declarations and documented actions rather than a…

  64. Romualdez camp quizzes ‘maleta’ witness on Legarda ‘error’

    MANILA, Philippines — A purported bagman-turned-witness was quizzed by the counsel of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez before the Sandiganbayan Third Division, being one of the signatories of a…

  65. House to probe CALE88; Carpio, Trillanes may be invited – Khonghun

    MANILA, Philippines — Both Manases Carpio and former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV may be invited by the House of Representatives once it starts the legislative inquiry on controversial food processing…

  66. Manila Water’s Estate Water, Boracay Water named IWA 2026 climate smart utilities

    MANILA, Philippines – Two Manila Water Non-East Zone operating units, Estate Water and Boracay Water, have earned international recognition from the International Water Association (IWA) after being…

  67. Storm outside PAR may affect, enter PAR early next week – Pagasa

    (Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Champi, which is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) may affect the country as early as Monday, Oct. 19…

  68. DOTr expediting railway project relocation sites for affected families

    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday said it is speeding up the construction of relocation sites for families affected by the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in…

  69. INQToday: China envoy’s remark a threat, not a ‘slip’ – Teodoro

    Teodoro: Chinese envoy’s remarks a threat, not a ‘slip’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday backed the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) assessment of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s…

  70. DOLE to issue labor advisories on workplace safety as El Niño looms

    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will issue four labor advisories outlining safety measures for employers and workers amid extreme heat during the El Niño…

  71. Edsa rehab phase 2 resuming Friday evening

    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) advised motorists to take alternative routes as Phase 2 of the rehabilitation works along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Edsa)…

  72. Senators back restoration of funding for DepEd’s Aral Program

    Screengrab Senate of the Philippines / YouTube MANILA, Philippines — Senators are eyeing the restoration of funding for the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning…

  73. Coast Guard awards Rep. Brian Poe for public service, disaster response efforts

    MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) awarded FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-List Rep. Brian Poe the Medal of Merit and the Medal of Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation in recognition of…

  74. BIR intensifies crackdown on illegal vapes in multi-region operations

    MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) inspected 65 establishments selling vape products during its nationwide Tax Compliance Verification Drive (TCVD) on October 7, 2026, as part…

  75. Remulla to ask House prosecution for evidence on Duterte’s ‘secret funds’

    MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said he will ask the House prosecution panel in the Senate impeachment court to submit evidence pertaining to the alleged misuse of…

  76. Senate Electoral Tribunal junks anew disqualification case vs Erwin Tulfo

    MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Electoral Tribunal on Friday dismissed once again an amended version of the quo warranto petition to unseat Sen. Erwin Tulfo. This type of petition challenges a…

  77. DENR turns to bamboo, soil conservation to help farms withstand El Niño

    MANILA, Philippines – Bamboo plantations that help the soil retain moisture, structures that keep topsoil from eroding, and water impounding systems that provide alternative supplies for farms are…

  78. Italy investigating Katz, other senior officials over alleged torture of Gaza flotilla activists

    Investigators opened the probe after complaints from 50 Italian citizens who were detained by Israeli authorities following two Global Sumud Flotilla missions.

  79. LTFRB to PUVs: Honor mandatory PWD discounts, ensure accessibility

    MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday reminded public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to honor the mandatory 20 percent fare…

  80. Italian intelligence suggest link between Palestinian terrorists, Sicilian mafia

    The investigation draws on intelligence reports, judicial records, and historical documents describing networks extending from Lebanon and Syria to Sicily and Rome.

  81. Victor Limlingan named new SSS chief

    MANILA, Philippines — Finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan has been appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the new president and chief executive officer of the Social…

  82. UN says Gaza malnutrition gains fragile as Israel halts commercial shipments

    Israel said on Wednesday that commercial goods were no longer entering Gaza because of what it described as a dispute over taxes between local merchants and Hamas.

  83. Oriental Mindoro celebrates 4th-place PLE topnotcher’s roots

    CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Oriental Mindoro is celebrating the fourth top-ranking examinee in this year’s Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), who has family roots in Calapan City. A graduate…

  84. Filing of plunder cases vs Legarda, Leviste forthcoming – ombudsman

    MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said the filing of a plunder case against Sen. Loren Legarda and her son Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste before the…

  85. In ‘You Can See Everything,’ Elizabeth Holmes meets her equal in comedian Nathan Fielder

    Nathan Fielder's documentary about disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has created a constellation of colliding personas that interrogate the very nature of authenticity.

  86. Tressfecta wants to make hair braiding a less arduous task for hairstylists

    Tressfecta will be at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt!

  87. Show your credentials: HC to Congress, others challenging Maharashtra security law

    Show your credentials HC to Congress others challenging Maharashtra security law

  88. Supreme Court voids Tamil Nadu's acquisition of temple land

    Supreme Court voids Tamil Nadus acquisition of temple land

  89. US agrees one-year deal to fund maternal and newborn health donations in poorest countries

    NAIROBI/LONDON/NYANGEZI, Democratic Republic of Congo, Oct 16 - The US government has struck a deal to continue supplying some of the world's poorest nations with free life-saving medication and…

  90. Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Put In Doubt Kingdom’s Sports and Business Events

    The Iran-backed group’s attacks have disrupted sports tournaments and threatened business events that the kingdom has long used to attract investment and raise its profile.

  91. Collins says she doesn't regret RFK Jr. vote, tried to block Hegseth

    Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) does not regret voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), reaffirming her position in a Thursday debate. “I agree…

  92. This week on "Sunday Morning" (Oct. 18)

    A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

  93. India's antibiotic crisis is really a crisis of how we deliver healthcare

    Indias antibiotic crisis is really a crisis of how we deliver healthcare

  94. Sickle cell gene therapies offer new hope, but access remains a major challenge

    FDA-approved gene therapies for sickle cell disease offer a chance to help patients, but factors including cost and access have slowed their use.

  95. 'This is our homeland': Netanyahu responds to Obama accusations that Israel stole Palestinian land

    Regarding the path to a peace agreement, Netanyahu said that the obstacle to peace is not Israel, but rather the enemies in the region shared by Israel and the United States.

  96. Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?

    Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.

  97. Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer to share captaincy duties in New Zealand ODI series

    Shubman Gill Shreyas Iyer to share captaincy duties in New Zealand ODI series

  98. Analysis: Everyone expects the Fed to hold rates in October. Kevin Warsh could surprise us all

    Investors expect the Fed to pause rate hikes in October, but Kevin Warsh's rejection of traditional communications practices and continued concern about inflation leave the decision uncertain.

  99. See the Amazon rainforest wildfires that have politicians pointing fingers amid Brazil presidential elections

    Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections…

  100. Europe's answer to SpaceX rises 18% as Ukraine's Starshield limits raise concerns 

    Eutelsat's shares soared this week and continued climbing on Friday as its competitor Starshield drew criticism over its limitations in Ukraine.

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