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general
Palace: Probe lapses in Atong Ang case
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation into possible lapses following Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s admission that gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang had…
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entertainment
Film industry execs urge gov’t: Help bring down movie ticket prices
MANILA, Philippines — They should be charging less, not more, to stay afloat. Two major voices in the Philippine movie industry on Wednesday asked lawmakers to help find ways to reduce theater ticket…
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politics
COA notes P242-M idled equipment for still-unfinished gov’t hospitals
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged P242.358 million worth of idle medical equipment in 2025 mainly because recipient government hospitals and health centers were not…
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general
P397-M ‘duplicate’ payments found in DSWD ‘ayuda’ scheme
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) said it found P397.45 million worth of “duplicate, multiple and overlapping” payments to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis…
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politics
Taxpayers can’t get back P467B flagged by SC
MANILA, Philippines — At least P467 billion in disputed funding increases in the 2024 and 2025 national budgets will not be returned to government coffers, even as the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring…
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technology
In Bohol, cloud seeding begins to save farms
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Bohol has launched cloud-seeding operations to help farmers cope with drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, as initial agricultural damage in the province…
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general
Bukidnon planters seek fixed price for raw sugar
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — A key leader of the sugar sector in Bukidnon province on Wednesday urged industry regulators to peg raw sugar prices to at least P2,800 per 50-kilogram bag for…
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general
DENR records big colony of endangered fruit bats in Aurora forests
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — More than 8,000 endangered fruit bats have been recorded at a roosting site in Aurora Memorial National Park in the Sierra Madre mountain range, highlighting the…
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politics
AIPAC to stop officially endorsing US political candidates following criticism - report
The decision comes after several pro-Israel politicians became the target of significant criticism following the group's endorsement of them, N12 reported.
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general
Shin Bet's Zini meets with French intelligence officials after Paris riots
The visit had been scheduled in advance, but the discussions included efforts to combat terrorism and radical Islam amid weeks of riots in the European country.
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science
Flu-like illnesses up in Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Cases of flu-like illnesses have been on the rise across Oriental Mindoro as public health facilities in the province heighten preparations to manage an…
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general
Forcing employees to perform in Christmas parties a form of bullying
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) reminded employers that forcing employees to perform during company events, including Christmas parties, is a form of bullying…
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technology
Lawmakers say US briefing showed Russia targeting Democrats with misinformation
"And the state of play, I would argue, is that, you know, Russia, similar to prior occasions, is going after Democrats," Senator Mark Warner said.
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general
NBI rescues child from alleged online sexual abuse, exploitation
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Wednesday it had rescued a 9-year-old child from alleged online sexual abuse and exploitation. The suspect, who is over 30 years…
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general
MMDA flags 5 major cemeteries for Undas traffic management
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has designated five major cemeteries in Metro Manila as priority areas for traffic management during Undas 2026, the agency…
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general
Alleged ex-rebel, Caraga’s 10th most wanted, falls in Agusan del Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 33-year-old man described by authorities as a former communist rebel and ranked as the Caraga region’s 10th most wanted person was arrested during a joint police and…
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general
Negros police to mobilize over 3,000 personnel for ‘Undas’
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) will mobilize some 3,119 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), partner agencies…
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business
Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines
Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter results.
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business
IBM beats on top and bottom lines as CEO Krishna touts 'Super Intelligence' traction
CEO Arvind Krishna indicated that IBM is helping clients in artificial intelligence.
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technology
Property sales of illegal Israeli settlement lands challenged in complaint in Canada
A group of Canadians is calling on Canada's Competition Bureau, the country's fair marketing regulator, to investigate whether four Israeli real estate companies and a Canadian marketing firm lured…
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general
PCSO lotto results Oct. 21: ₱291.39-M jackpot unwon
MANILA, Philippines — No jackpot winner emerged in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, according to results provided for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes…
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technology
Seven killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in past 24 hours
Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed seven Palestinians and wounded 24 others in the past day, according to the health ministry on Wednesday. Since the “ceasefire” in Gaza began in October 2025…
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general
Dozens of IAF jets, refueling aircraft flew 'as far as Iran border' in practice sortie - report
While some sources told Axios that the sortie was not unusual and was intended to deter Iran, US officials said that Israel knew Iran’s air defense systems would detect the jets.
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politics
Qatar, France issue joint statement calling for the implementation of Gaza ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron held discussions with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during Macron’s visit to Doha, regarding the situation in Iran, Gaza and Lebanon and the need for…
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politics
US adds wrongful detention warning to China travel advisory
The U.S. State Department has added a wrongful detention warning to its travel advisory for mainland China, cautioning that Americans face a serious risk of being detained without a fair legal…
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business
Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
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politics
Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn't know who did
Asked if Elon Musk ordered the slowdown, Trump said, "I don't know who did it, but I was not involved."
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politics
Live updates: Kansas, Michigan Senate candidates make final pitches as Trump heads to South Carolina
Candidates in three gubernatorial races, as well as Kansas's Senate candidates and Michigan Senate hopefuls, will debate on Wednesday night. Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is also set to meet his…
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politics
US says wartime command transfer to South Korea remains conditions based
The United States has reiterated that wartime operational control, or OPCON, of allied forces on the Korean Peninsula will transition to South Korea only after mutually agreed conditions are met…
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technology
Pope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV will not need any further treatment after having lung cancer surgery, his doctors said in a statement.
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sports
Teacher who survived Oregon school shooting recounts playing dead
Becky Drury, the 54-year-old teacher wounded in the shooting at an Oregon elementary school last week, says she was shot before she had "any chance to act."
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business
New Mexico AG lawsuit accuses Epstein's attorney and accountant of facilitating sex trafficking
Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn allegedly helped finance and conceal Epstein's sex trafficking, which included abuse at his Zorro Ranch, a lawsuit says.
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politics
Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part…
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politics
U.S. ordering some staff to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
The State Department has ordered non-essential U.S. embassy personnel and their family members to depart Saudi Arabia, following an uptick in attacks by Houthi militants.
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politics
Warning for NZ as websites go dark around world in security scare
The National Cyber Security Centre encouraged local organisations to apply the recommended fix as soon as possible.
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business
Manila Water keeps system losses below 15% for El Niño readiness
MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water strengthens its preparations for the anticipated impacts of a looming strong El Niño, the company continues to maximize every available drop of treated water by…
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business
Meta posts Q3 revenue beat and strong guidance: Live updates
Follow Meta's Q3 2026 earnings live, including revenue, EPS, AI spending, advertising growth, guidance and META stock reaction.
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politics
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to enforce curbs on transgender inmates
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entertainment
Property sales of illegal Israeli settlement lands challenged in complaint in Canada
Lawyers say four Israeli companies and a Canadian marketing firm likely engaged in 'materially false' promotion by saying homes were inside Israel rather than occupied Palestinian territory A Star of…
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technology
Pakistan and the US factor as China looks to sell its J-35 stealth jets
Last month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets…
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business
Meta to create a new class of shares to fund AI push
Meta says it's issuing a new class of shares to fund its AI initiatives. As part of its third-quarter earnings report released on Wednesday, the company says the non-voting stock will also go toward…
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politics
Airbnb's new rules limit cleaning chores for guests
Under the new policy, hosts can no longer require guests to strip beds or wash and put away dishes.
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politics
Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talks
Russia says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.
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politics
DNC denies Bankhead's claim she was offered job to drop out of Montana Senate race
Democrat Alani Bankhead said in a recent interview that she was offered a Democratic National Committee (DNC) job to drop out of the Montana Senate race, an allegation the DNC denies. Bankhead is…
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politics
'Not Ben-Gvir': Next defense minister should come from Likud, Netanyahu tells ‘Post’
"It's gonna be our government. We decide what the policy is,” Netanyahu told The Jerusalem Post. He did not name a candidate for defense minister.
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technology
In run-up to mass protests and riots, pro-Russian accounts amplified French anger, NGO finds
Research carried out by the Alliance4Europe NGO suggests that pro-Russian networks manipulated information online in an effort to exacerbate anger in France ahead of last weekend's massive protests…
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politics
Mexico charges prosecutor with treason over US involvement in drug raid
The participation of US agents in an April drug operation has raised questions about whether Mexico's laws were upheld.
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general
Former Afghan soldiers fear deportation from Iran
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said that it documented at least four killings and 14 arbitrary arrests and detentions of former Afghan security personnel. Despite the Taliban’s…
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politics
Kapunan: Pursuing grave threat issue vs VP might have diverted trial
MANILA, Philippines — The grave threats impeachment article filed against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte could have diverted attention away from the charges against her, as it would have allowed her…
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general
Diving into Musk's order to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX satellites
The order to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX's satellite network came from Elon Musk, sources told CBS News. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports and Clayton Swope, deputy director of the CSIS Aerospace…
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business
Ukraine says this drone can fly injured soldiers off the front line | About That
Ukrainian forces say they completed the world’s first front-line aerial drone evacuation of an injured soldier. Andrew Chang explains how, breaking down engineering challenges and physical risks…
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politics
In run-up to mass protests and riots, pro-Russian accounts amplified French anger, NGO finds
Research carried out by the Alliance4Europe NGO suggests that pro-Russian networks manipulated information online in an effort to exacerbate anger in France ahead of last weekend's massive protests…
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politics
Meta fined $25 billion in New Mexico over Cambridge Analytica scandal
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company deceived users in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, media reported Wednesday. The ruling follows an…
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general
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction
A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.
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technology
Israeli fighter jets carried out ‘training exercise’ on Iran border to provoke attack: Report
Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted a training on Monday, flying as far as the Iranian border, according to an Axios report, citing Israeli and US officials. Axios reported on Wednesday…
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politics
Walang pasok: Oct. 22 classes suspended in some areas due to Rosal
MANILA, Philippines — Classes and work in government offices were suspended in some areas on Thursday, Oct. 22, due to the expected impact of Super Typhoon Rosal. As of 9 p.m. on Oct. 21, classes at…
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business
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know
TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and…
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general
Oil is now flowing out of the Persian Gulf like before the Iran war. Why prices may still not come down anytime soon.
Oil flows out of the Persian Gulf in October nearly returned to levels seen before the start of the Iran war, but traders remain wary about a fragile recovery.
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business
CoreWeave’s market confidence erodes as bond yields spike and stock sinks
CoreWeave shares are down 29% in October, and the spreads in its credit default swaps are widening.
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general
Democrats Sue Trump Over Voter Roll Purge Ahead Of Midterms
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Washington, seeks a court order barring the administration from purging legally registered voters from statewide voter registration lists or denying ballots to legally…
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general
Brazil Airfares Dip 0.5% as Fuel Jumps 54%
Anac says the average Brazilian domestic fare slipped 0.5% to about US$149 in September, even as jet fuel cost 54.4% more than a year ago.
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business
Chiricahua is the nation’s newest national park – what does that mean?
A large rock balanced atop another is one of the striking features of the Chiricahua landscape. Pretzelpaws via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump has…
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politics
Trump heads to South Carolina to boost Senator Darline Graham in race
The race between the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews has tightened in deep-red state.
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general
COA flags P397M ‘duplicate,’ ‘overlapping’ AICS payments
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) said it found P397.45 million worth of “duplicate, multiple and overlapping” payments to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis…
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politics
Kapunan: VP Duterte, Manases prenup, if any, will face scrutiny
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution will question the authenticity of any alleged prenuptial agreement between Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, will be…
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politics
Kapunan: Evidence filed early to prevent delays in Nov. 9 VP trial
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel filed its formal offer of evidence on Tuesday, deliberately ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to prevent procedural delays from disrupting the resumption…
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general
NBI: 26 more suspected anomalous flood control projects under probe
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said it is investigating 26 more cases of alleged anomalous flood control projects across the country. According to the…
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general
Clean water finally reaches Zambo Peninsula Indigenous People
MANILA, Philippines — For the Subanen people living in Barangay Sipakong, Bacungan, Zamboanga del Norte, getting water for their daily needs used to call for a long walk — 500 meters uphill — to reach…
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politics
Ombudsman suspends DICT exec over alleged conflict in P1.5-B deal
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it ordered the preventive suspension of a Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary for alleged…
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general
4 arrested over alleged illegal petroleum trading in Payatas
MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals were arrested for allegedly illegal petroleum trading in Quezon City, police said Wednesday. The entrapment operation was conducted at around 2:50 p.m. on…
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politics
2026 Galing Pook Awards: Marcos names 10 outstanding governance programs
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday named the 10 outstanding local governance programs at the 2026 Galing Pook Awards ceremony at Malacañan Palace. This year’s awardees…
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general
Ombudsman dismisses Dagupan treasurer over alleged P1M ‘ghost’ purchase
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it had ordered the dismissal of a Dagupan City treasurer over the alleged “ghost” purchase of two wooden motorboats worth almost P1…
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politics
Marcos urged: Address unfinished gov’t peace pact with MILF
MANILA, Philippines — A civic group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss the exit agreement with the Moro Islamic…
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politics
Marcos, Angara roll out Yakap health caravan in Sulu
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara spearheaded on Tuesday the rollout of the Yaman ng Kalusugan (Yakap) health caravan at Kawmpang Elementary…
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politics
SC: Filing raps over budget hikes next step to exact accountability
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that any criminal or administrative liability in the illegal increase and transfer of funds by lawmakers in the 2024 and 2025 national budget…
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general
Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakens off Aparri, Cagayan
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakened on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as it moved west-northwestward east of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine…
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politics
Palace laughs off Duterte’s remark that Marcos must ‘stop politicking’
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday laughed off Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for the Marcos administration to “start working and stop politicking.” Duterte had…
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general
Revilla says evidence vs him calls for acquittal in malversation case
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Bong Revilla said an examination of the evidence against him presented by special prosecutors before the Sandiganbayan calls for his acquittal in the malversation…
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science
Mindoro chemist lands Top 6 in 2026 licensure exam
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A chemistry graduate from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and a Mindoro native has secured sixth place in the October 2026 Chemists Computer-Based…
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general
MMDA starts early Undas preps amid Asean Summit buildup
MANILA, Philippines—Traffic and road management preparations for Undas will begin earlier than usual this year as the observance coincides with the activities for the 2026 Association of Southeast…
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politics
‘Flood control-like’ scandal flagged in DA’s 2027 proposed budget
MANILA, Philippines — Several red flags were raised in the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed budget for 2027, particularly in infrastructure projects like farm-to-market roads whose grid…
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politics
Probe into ‘lapses’ in Atong Ang’s ‘backdoor exit’ needed – Palace
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation on the possible lapses in the reported departure of gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang from the country. Interior and Local…
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general
6 more DPWH officials relieved amid Davao City flood control probe
MANILA, Philippines — Six more officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been removed from their posts amid the recommendation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)…
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business
ADL, Hispanic Christian leaders announce alliance to fight antisemitism, strengthen ties
Addressing the gathering at the Museum of the Bible, ADL CEO Greenblatt opened his remarks by expressing deep gratitude to the conference leadership and organizers for convening the summit.
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politics
Government websites go dark as vulnerabilities in programming language send shudder across internet
Developers of the PHP programming language said Tuesday they had identified two critical vulnerabilities and urged users to update their sites as soon as a fix was released.
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general
Iran's Baloch minority want Israeli strikes to continue until regime falls, activist tells 'Post'
According to Iran Human Rights, at least 108 Baloch individuals were executed in Iran in 2024, accounting for 11% of all recorded executions.
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science
Pagasa: Up to 4 cyclones may enter PAR through April 2027 amid El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Two to four tropical cyclones are expected to develop in or enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) from November 2026 to April 2027 amid the presence of El Niño, the…
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general
Palace to Bato dela Rosa: Surrender to avoid bloodshed
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday urged Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity, to surrender to…
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politics
DILG chief: Atong Ang may have left PH ‘backdoor’ a year ago
MANILA, Philippines—Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he has been getting information about gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang leaving the country through the “backdoor”…
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politics
Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady a week before election
The annual inflation rate edged up to 1.6% in September - well within the bank's 1% to 3% target range - from 1.5% in August.
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general
In this Florida district, politicians battle over who most loves Israel
Both have condemned accusations that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. They each oppose any effort to condition or cut off US military aid to Israel.
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politics
Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
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general
Police searching for gunman in possible road-rage killing on George Washington Bridge
An investigation is underway Wednesday to identify a suspect who fatally shot a motorist on the upper deck of New York's iconic George Washington Bridge, police said.
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politics
First Nations say Elections Alberta unprepared for referendum turnout
First Nations in Alberta are celebrating the win for the pro-Canada side in Monday's referendum but also raising concerns about a shortage of ballots in their communities.
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general
In France, Raging Against the Luxury Machine
The looting of stores belonging to brands like Dior, Celine and Hermès has exposed a crack in the glossy facade.
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general
What We Saw at Fast-Track Trials of Riot Suspects in France
At the Tribunal de Paris, judges have supervised a carousel of expedited and often chaotic hearings for those detained during recent unrest.
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business
Canada wants to expand its LNG business. Critics raise red flags
As Canada’s LNG exports grow, critics raise concerns over human rights abuses linked to major corporate investors.
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politics
Iloilo City on blue alert as Rosal threatens Western Visayas
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Iloilo City government has placed its disaster response operations on blue alert status effective Wednesday, as authorities brace for possible heavy rainfall and strong…
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general
DOJ: Atong Ang is still in the country
[Updated Oct. 21, 2026, 5:41 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Wednesday asserted that based on immigration records, gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang is still in the…
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politics
Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'
Elon Musk said Tuesday that his two companies, SpaceX and Tesla, have formed independent special committees to discuss the potential merger, calling it "a good idea." "I think it would be a good…
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