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  1. DepEd orders schools to brace for disruptions as Rosal approaches

    ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has directed schools and Schools Division Offices (SDOs) in areas potentially affected by Super Typhoon Rosal (international name…

  2. Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Aurora as Rosal approaches

    OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, suspended sea travel for all motor bancas and other watercraft within its jurisdiction in Aurora province as a…

  3. Vargas files ‘Basura to Ayuda’ bill

    MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas on Tuesday filed a landmark bill that seeks to incentivize recycling of household waste. Vargas said that House Bill No. 11146, or the…

  4. PCSO lotto results Oct. 20: ₱420.16M jackpot not won

    MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱420.16 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. The winning combination for Ultra…

  5. NBI witness: ‘Kickbacks’ to lawmakers standard in gov’t projects

    MANILA, Philippines — It was “general knowledge” that alleged “kickbacks” given to various proponents, including senators, are given by contractors of government infrastructure projects. This was…

  6. Where can PWDs seek help?

    MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines had 2.8 million registered persons with disabilities (PWDs) as of Aug. 3, according to the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA). Although the number of…

  7. Dong Gonzales on his graft cases: I will prove myself innocent

    MANILA, Philippines — Former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales on Tuesday said he would prove his innocence before the Sandiganbayan, where three counts of graft had been filed against him…

  8. INQToday: Signal No. 1 up in 6 Luzon areas due to Super Typhoon Rosal

    Wind Signal No. 1 raised in 6 Luzon areas due to Super Typhoon Rosal Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was hoisted over more areas in Luzon due to Super Typhoon Rosal off Central Luzon, the…

  9. Only 1 of 5 ‘Machong Chismisan’ hosts appears at NBI following subpoenas

    [Updated Oct. 20, 2026, 9:25 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Only one out of five of the subpoenaed hosts of the podcast ‘Machong Chismisan’ arrived at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Pasay…

  10. ‘No debt’: Mayor Belmonte lists QC gains in State of the City Address

    MANILA, Philippines — “We have fundamentally rewritten the financial story of our city,” Quezon City Mayor Maria Josefina “Joy” Belmonte said on Monday in her 2026 State of the City Address (SOCA)…

  11. Twins’ suspected trafficker nabbed in Aurora; but abducted kids are missing

    MANILA, Philippines — A 32-year-old woman suspected of trafficking children was arrested in San Luis, Aurora. However, the two eight-month-old twins from Taguig she allegedly abducted are missing. The…

  12. Super Typhoon Rosal to bring significant rains in PH by Thursday

    MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal off Central Luzon is expected to bring significant rainfall to parts of the country starting Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22, after it slightly intensified, the…

  13. SC: ‘Bloated’ unprogrammed funds in nat’l budget ‘unconstitutional’

    MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has declared “unconstitutional” certain provisions of the 2024 and 2025 national budgets, as well as key unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 budget…

  14. Winter decries 'ugly' campaign tactics after Netanyahu, Smotrich meet with Winter's rabbi

    Winter asserted that Israelis are fed up with Netanyahu and Smotrich's "ugly and unethical campaign" after the two visited Winter's rabbi in an attempt to force him to withdraw from the election.

  15. Pentagon deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes - report

    New US naval deployments to the Middle East could expand President Donald Trump's military options as his administration weighs additional strikes on Iran.

  16. University of North Carolina, US Justice Dept. reach settlement to end antisemitism probe

    The inquiries spanned complaints involving discrimination, campus climate issues, and how the institution handled allegations of antisemitism.

  17. Gatchalian questions Duterte’s absence at OVP budget hearing

    MANILA, Philippines — Saying that agency heads traditionally appear before Congress to defend their budgets, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian questioned Vice President Sara Duterte’s absence at the…

  18. Marcos vows smooth transition of Sulu from BARMM to Zambo Peninsula

    MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday vowed a smooth transition of Sulu province from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to Region 9 (Zamboanga…

  19. Humanities PhD students at US universities more likely to hold antisemitic views than peers - study

    Researchers examined graduate students, who make up majorities at selective research universities, frequently serve as teaching assistants and instructors, and often have central roles in protests.

  20. Mark Villar seeks mandatory free HMO coverage for gov’t workers

    MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar is pushing for mandatory free health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage for government employees to shield them and their families from costly health…

  21. Lawsuit by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's sister accusing him of sexual abuse dismissed by US judge

    Annie Altman accused her brother of sexually abusing and raping her between 1997 and 2006 at the family home in suburban Clayton, Missouri, starting when she was 3 and he was 12.

  22. Prosecution ready to give ombudsman evidence vs Duterte once requested

    MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors are ready to turn over the trove of evidence they collected for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. However, the panel prefers to await a formal…

  23. Netanyahu vows to eliminate Iran regime, sources tell 'Post' Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes

    On Tuesday, Netanyahu described the Iranian regime as "so fanatical" that it will continue its nuclear ambitions and attempt to rebuild its terror proxy axis "as long as it lives."

  24. Dinagat Islands gears up for live-fire war games

    SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The waters off Dinagat Islands will host military live-fire war games this week, with the provincial government backing the drill. Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. issued…

  25. Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet at CENTCOM's Tampa headquarters, IDF sources tell 'Post'

    Lebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed Lebanon's participation in the talks on Monday, according to a report by Lebanese outlet Beirut Wire.

  26. Wind Signal No. 1 raised in 6 Luzon areas due to Super Typhoon Rosal

    MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was hoisted over more areas in Luzon due to Super Typhoon Rosal off Central Luzon, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. weather…

  27. Moroccan PM reaffirms push for two-state solution, peaceful solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict

    Israel and Morocco established diplomatic ties in 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords, with Morocco among the first countries to normalize relations with Israel under the agreements.

  28. Palace hopes BOC’s proposed P29.9B budget will be restored

    MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday expressed hope that the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) proposed P29.9-billion budget under the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) would be restored after it…

  29. Dengue, leptospirosis cases decline in latest DOH report

    MANILA, Philippines—Dengue and leptospirosis cases nationwide declined in the latest reporting period, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Dengue cases In the latest two-week reporting…

  30. QCPD probes video of media member allegedly kicking cops outside DAR

    MANILA, Philippines—The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is investigating a viral video showing a reported commotion outside the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Quezon City on Monday. The…

  31. Macalintal: Probe ‘Machong Chismisan’ hosts to full extent of law

    MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Romulo Macalintal, an advocate for the rights of senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), on Tuesday urged authorities to pursue an investigation into the…

  32. Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS

    Christina Applegate said on her MeSsy podcast that her doctor recently revealed she did not have multiple sclerosis.

  33. Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat

    England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.

  34. China close to matching US spending on ‘new way of war’, Republican senator warns

    The United States is lulling itself into a “sense of false security” over its military rivalry with China, according to a Republican senator who called for more spending on modern warfare systems and…

  35. Zelensky and US envoys holding Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence

    The US secretary of state earlier rejected accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding critical intelligence.

  36. SpaceX earnings live updates: Here's why analysts are bullish ahead of the report

    Follow SpaceX’s Q3 2026 earnings live, with updates on revenue, Starlink, AI spending, Starship, guidance and SPCX stock.

  37. Gardaí arrest two men and seize drugs worth €1.7m in Dublin city raid

    Move against organised gang in north of Dublin city follows ‘intelligence-led operation’ by Revenue and Garda units

  38. Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say

    A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.

  39. France: Local curfews imposed after protests

    French cities that imposed a curfew Monday saw a generally calm night, after October 17 protests devolved into violent riots this past weekend. Despite criticism from citizens, France's government…

  40. Murder accused to watch trial by video-link after judge notices ‘humming noises’

    Seth Whelan (36) has been charged with murdering his father, Michael Whelan (64), at their home in Dublin 8

  41. Oil prices fall as traders hope for diplomatic progress in Middle East

    Developments in the Middle East remain in focus, with attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz escalating in recent weeks.

  42. Gujarat removes 1,445 illegal encroachments from govt land worth Rs 200 crore

    Gujarat removes illegal encroachments from govt land worth Rs crore

  43. Ukraine's military evacuates wounded soldier with aerial drone

    Ukraine's military says a soldier reportedly trapped by Russian fire on the front line for more than a year was evacuated by an aerial drone.

  44. Zaldy Co prefers more durable ‘maleta’ for kickbacks – Henry Alcantara

    MANILA, Philippines — Former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co switched from duraboxes to “maleta” (suitcases) to transport kickbacks worth up to P40 million per delivery due to durability issues, state witness…

  45. Comedian Russell Brand anally raped me, woman tells UK trial

    LONDON, Oct 20 - British actor and comedian Russell Brand anally raped a woman who had willingly gone to his house for consensual sex, ignoring her pleas for him to stop, the accuser told police in an…

  46. Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump

    Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes farther than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.

  47. Hume on Trump's midterm campaigning: 'I'm not sure it's making any difference'

    Brit Hume, chief political analyst at Fox News, had harsh words for President Trump’s tour across the country to boost Republican candidates, saying he did not think the president’s midterm…

  48. China defends DeepSeek after US ban

    China is pushing back against the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) order to remove products from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from government systems, warning of potential retaliation. A DHS…

  49. With War In Limbo, Influential Iranian Officials Openly Call For A Nuclear Bomb

    Ali Khamenei's death may not have invalidated his nuclear fatwa, but it has weakened the political taboo surrounding the bomb. Debate is now growing over whether the Islamic republic should abandon…

  50. Woman says she 'couldn't speak or breathe' during alleged rape by Russell Brand

    The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

  51. Canadian man who stole Las Vegas flamingo convicted of animal cruelty

    During the trial, defence lawyer Josh Tomsheck told jurors in a Nevada court that Fairbarn deeply regretted the 'bad decisions' he made while intoxicated.

  52. Minors wave firearms, swords at Vijayadashami procession in UP's Siddharthnagar

    Minors wave firearms swords at Vijayadashami procession in UPs Siddharthnagar

  53. Streaming guide JustWatch becomes a streamer itself

    JustWatch, the popular streaming search guide used by 50 million people, is launching its own streaming service, offering free, ad-supported movies and shows alongside a $3.99-per-month ad-free tier…

  54. Residents fear wild coyote becoming too comfortable in LA neighborhood

    A coyote, that has reportedly been roaming the trendy Atwater Village for months, attacked a one-year-old boy One Los Angeles neighborhood has been at war over a wild coyote, and over the weekend it…

  55. Lula or Flávio Bolsonaro's son? Brazil prepares to make its final choice

    Son of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro defied expectations in the first-round vote; Lula is facing stiff competition from the 45-year-old senator, who is tipped to win the run-off. Leer más

  56. Another World drawn by hand and heart: A key animator's seven-year craft

    [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the design industry, where speed and efficiency have become the norm…

  57. Abandoning racial justice won’t save our democracy — reimagining elections will

    It is time to think big, think boldly and start reimagining elections that work for the people, not the politicians.

  58. Some came to Israel to serve the Jewish state. Haredim are rewarded for refusing to help - opinion

    How can a sane government allow a situation in which people travel thousands of miles to serve Israel while tens of thousands are paid not to serve their country?

  59. Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast

    Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.

  60. 'Risk appetite' for stocks is the worst since March, Goldman Sachs says

    Recent bearish sentiment may prove a contrarian signal to add back to equities.

  61. ‘No apology can bring our baby back’: Parents of baby who died two days after birth settle action

    HSE admitted breach in its duty of care, but denied it caused the death of the baby

  62. Mecca defence pact text reveals 10-year exit restriction as Houthis test alliance

    Mecca defence pact text reveals year exit restriction as Houthis test alliance

  63. House Democrat accuses Rubio and Trump of ‘lying’ about Ukraine intelligence as president continues campaigning – US politics live

    Eugene Vindman, armed services committee member, says president and secretary of state are ‘gaslighting’ over intelligence sharing as Trump heads to North Carolina Sign up for the Breaking News US…

  64. 7 in 10 doubt Trump would accept GOP losses in midterms: Survey

    A new poll shows that most Americans surveyed doubt President Trump will accept the midterm election results if Republicans sustain losses in Congress and lose their majority. The Washington Post-ABC…

  65. Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises

    The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

  66. France's decades-long ties with Gulf states built on 'economic development, oil, defence agreements'

    Genie Godula is pleased to welcome François Gouyette, former French ambassador to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Against a backdrop of violent unrest at home and escalating conflict in the Middle East…

  67. Former Minnesota GOP governor sees 'political layer' to Omar probe

    Tim Pawlenty, the former Republican governor of Minnesota, acknowledged on Tuesday morning there was a “political layer” to the Trump administration’s investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.)…

  68. Harry says he wants to 'reconcile' with his family

    Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.

  69. Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn

    Dan Osborn, who says he won't caucus with Republicans or Democrats if he wins, is campaigning with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Saturday.

  70. France braces itself for fresh protests as PM vows ‘massive’ police deployment after riots

    The government has announced partial curfews in Paris and some other cities.

  71. 'An agonising loss of life and potential': Three accidental drug overdose deaths per week

    Jo Newton knew what had happened to her son as soon as she picked up the call from police.

  72. David Seymour endorses National candidate in Nelson electorate race

    The ACT leader has backed National's Blair Cameron for the Nelson electorate, while also telling a public meeting the upper South Island is facing "real problems" with the health system.

  73. ‘Not getting involved’: US Vice President refuses to endorse Netanyahu

    JD Vance's comments follow Donald Trump's backing of Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 elections.

  74. Kenya confirms new Ebola case, total at nine, health ministry says

    NAIROBI, Oct 20 - Kenya has confirmed a new Ebola case, bringing the total number of infections to nine, the health ministry said on Tuesday.

  75. Albania formalises corruption charges against ex-deputy PM Balluku

    TIRANA, Oct 20 - Prosecutors in Albania have formalised corruption charges against former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku, whose original indictment a year ago triggered rioting in Tirana.

  76. Data center stocks remain under pressure after Korea IPO plunges 30%

    Neocloud stocks are still feeling the squeeze after last week's sell-off

  77. Alberta votes overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada

    The vote has been hailed by Prime Minister Mark Carney as "a clear choice" in favour of national unity.

  78. 20-year-old student dead after stabbing in Batangas; suspect at large

    MANILA, Philippines — A 20-year-old college student from Lipa, Batangas was killed by stabbing last week. The unidentified male suspect is at large, according to the spot report obtained by the…

  79. ‘Amihan’ season expected to begin between Oct. 22 – 30, says Pagasa

    MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, or “amihan” season, which will bring cooler and drier air, is expected to begin between October 22 and October 30, according to the state weather bureau on…

  80. Lacson hits Cayetanos over LLDA budget hearing questions

    MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday criticized Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and his sister, Sen. Pia Cayetano, for their line of questioning during a hearing on…

  81. Complainants back ‘strategic move’ to drop 3 charges vs Sara Duterte

    MANILA, Philippines — The complainants in the first and third articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said the prosecution’s move to abandon most of the charges was a…

  82. Alcantara says he gets 2% cut from Co’s alleged kickbacks as ‘lambing’

    MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Public Works and Highways-Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara on Tuesday told the Sandiganbayan that he got a 2 percent cut as “lambing” (gentle…

  83. Pagasa: Northern portions of PH to be most affected by Rosal

    MANILA, Philippines — Northern parts of the country are expected to bear the brunt of Super Typhoon Rosal, with heavy rains and strong winds possible in the coming days, the state weather bureau said…

  84. LWUA eyes water supply restrictions as Super El Niño looms

    MANILA, Philippines – In preparation for the effects of the Super El Niño in late December until the first quarter of 2027, restrictions on non-essential water use are being considered by the Local…

  85. Palace defends ‘jet-setter’ PCUP official amid lifestyle criticism

    MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday defended the appointment of Zofia Canlas as commissioner of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), amid public scrutiny over her lavish…

  86. PhilHealth expands access to anti-TB medicines via GAMOT

    MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is expanding access to selected first-line anti-tuberculosis (TB) medicines through its Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for…

  87. Jonvic Remulla: Arresting Sen. dela Rosa could lead to 10,000 deaths

    MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday that arresting Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who was last monitored in Mindanao, could lead to 10,000 deaths. Remulla said this is…

  88. WATCH: ST Rosal enters PAR, Taal activity top INQToday newscast

    MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Super Typhoon Rosal, internationally known as Champi, has entered the Philippine area of responsibility, prompting the raising of…

  89. Alcantara: 20% kickback began in 2022, hiked during Romualdez’ time

    MANILA, Philippines — The alleged 20% “commitment” or kickback scheme in infrastructure projects began in 2022 and escalated to 25% during the time of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. State…

  90. Senate panel swiftly approves OVP’s proposed 2027 budget

    MANILA, Philippines – Citing parliamentary courtesy, the Senate finance subcommittee on Tuesday swiftly approved on committee level the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed 2027 budget of…

  91. General Santos City heat index hits 55°C Tuesday morning

    MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in General Santos City reached an extremely dangerous 55°C Tuesday morning, according to the state weather bureau. Based on the interactive map of the Philippine…

  92. Super Typhoon Rosal enters PAR; Signal No. 1 in 5 Luzon areas

    MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday morning with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 raised over…

  93. 'They returned in coffins': Families of slain hostages call on Netanyahu to drop election slogan

    The bereaved families accused the Likud of exploiting hostages' deaths for political gain by using the phrase "we brought everyone home" as part of its election campaigning.

  94. Marcos vows reforms to boost investor confidence, stock market

    MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday vowed that the government will continue to pursue reforms to boost investor confidence and help the stock market grow. He made the…

  95. Sara Duterte skips OVP budget hearing at Senate

    MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte did not attend the budget hearing of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) at the Senate on Tuesday. To defend the office’s P785 million budget for…

  96. Beyond the price tag: The hidden cost of rice in the Philippines

    Rice is commonly perceived as an expensive staple food in the Philippines. However, market prices often exclude substantial environmental and social externalities generated during production. Building…

  97. OIL PRICE WATCH as of Oct. 20, 2026

    MANILA, Philippines — After two straight weeks of oil price increases, gasoline prices will roll back by at least P4.30 per liter and kerosene by P1 per liter on Tuesday, while diesel prices will rise…

  98. Rainfall, thunderstorm alert in parts of Quezon, Laguna Tuesday morning

    MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rain with lightning and strong winds are expected in parts of Quezon and Laguna on Tuesday morning, according to the state weather bureau. READ: Super Typhoon…

  99. IDF detains some 50 Hassidic draft evaders arriving from New York at Ben-Gurion Airport

    The IDF's Military Police, which had advance notice of their arrival, confiscated the passports of several youths and detained a large number of draft evaders.

  100. Shafali Verma penalised for ICC Code of Conduct breach in 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe

    Shafali Verma penalised for ICC Code of Conduct breach in nd TI against Zimbabwe

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