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  1. BIR updates 2010 tax rules on shared drug discounts for seniors

    MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has revised its 16-year-old tax rules on senior citizen discounts to clarify how pharmaceutical companies, distributors, and retailers can…

  2. P21,500 settlement ‘cut’ lands ex-fiscal in jail

    MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has found a former Taguig City senior assistant prosecutor guilty of three counts of violating the code of conduct and ethical standards for…

  3. Before ‘maleta,’ durabox used to haul ‘kickbacks,’ court told

    MANILA, Philippines — Before they started using suitcases (“maleta”), the alleged bagmen working for then Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co used plastic bins to deliver millions of pesos in cash to various…

  4. SC rolls out e-notarization Oct. 19

    MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court will begin rolling out digital notarization on Oct. 19, allowing accredited notaries to provide services regardless of their physical location and easing public…

  5. ‘Macho’ hosts turn meek, apologize for mocking Kris Aquino son Josh

    MANILA, Philippines — What began as macho posturing on a podcast ended in profuse apologies after its all-male hosts faced fierce backlash for mocking celebrity Kris Aquino’s son, who is on the autism…

  6. 6 firms in ‘onion cartel’ face P1.76-B fines, raps

    MANILA, Philippines —After a yearslong investigation, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a record P1.76 billion in fines on six businesses and their officers for operating an…

  7. Cop fired over gun used in Tacloban school attack

    TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Wednesday ordered the dismissal from service of the police officer who failed to properly secure her service firearm…

  8. Water shortage grips Northern Samar capital as El Niño strengthens

    TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — At least 31 of 55 barangays in Catarman, Northern Samar, are already experiencing reduced water supply as the local government prepares for worsening dry conditions…

  9. Land study paves way for development of MILF camps

    COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The government has completed a pilot study mapping land claims in six acknowledged camps of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), a key step toward resolving…

  10. Ex-Northern Samar solon Raul Daza passes away, family confirms

    MANILA, Philippines — Former Northern Samar first district Rep. Raul Daza has passed away at the age of 91, his family confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, Daza’s family said that the former…

  11. Angara boosts school mental health programs with joint caravan

    MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the expansion of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) nationwide mental health and well-being initiatives, coinciding with the nationwide…

  12. Rubio spoke with Lebanon's Aoun about confiscation of explosives from Hezbollah, US official says

    Rubio urged Aoun to hold accountable those who ordered, financed, and directed the shipment of of hundreds of kilograms of explosives from Hezbollah.

  13. Trump addresses Michigan synagogue as antisemitism event sparks Jewish community backlash

    Trump addressed hundreds of Michigan Jews by video at a DOJ-backed antisemitism event, drawing criticism from progressive Jewish leaders ahead of a pivotal Senate election.

  14. Hadassah inaugurates Cyprus medical center, plans hospital near Nicosia

    The Limassol facility opened with specialist consultations, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation, as Hadassah outlined plans for a hospital near the Cypriot capital.

  15. No talks of Dy being prepped as VP: Too premature, says Luistro, Garin

    MANILA, Philippines — Two ranking lawmakers from the House of Representatives have shot down rumors that Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III is being considered as the replacement for Vice President Sara…

  16. Northeasterly winds, ITCZ to bring rains in PH on Friday

    MANILA, Philippines — The northeasterly winds and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to affect parts of the country on Friday, Oct. 16, the state weather bureau said. According to…

  17. Several killed in shooting at Oregon elementary school, sources say

    The total number of victims was not immediately clear, but police in Bend, Oregon, said at least two people were taken to the hospital after the shooting.

  18. Visa’s China approval a ‘direct outcome’ of Trump-Xi summit, Beijing says

    China said on Thursday that the recent government approval allowing American bank card payment giant Visa to operate in the country was the “direct outcome” of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state…

  19. Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia never passed bar exam, wrongly claims China has none

    White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has acknowledged that she never passed a bar exam, days after telling reporters she had passed one “when I moved to China”. In an interview with the…

  20. American Airlines is the latest carrier to drop service to Tulum

    Los Cabos is also slated for a reduction in service, as the biggest U.S. airline is cutting back on a number of international destinations in favor of new domestic routes in the U.S.

  21. Multiple people injured in elementary school shooting, suspect fatally shot: Police

    Police said they responded to a report of an active shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.

  22. PCSO lotto results Oct. 15: ₱50.42M jackpot has no winner

    MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱50.42 million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot or the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Thursday, Oct. 15…

  23. Lebanese president asks Rubio to press Israel to halt attacks on country's south

    Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pressure Israel to halt attacks on southern Lebanon in a phone call held on Thursday, according to a statement from the…

  24. Children injured, suspect dead after Oregon elementary school shooting

    A suspect is dead after a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday. CBS News' Jericka Duncan anchors a special report.

  25. CNN legal analyst: Biden-era inquiry into Omar hurts her case against Trump

    CNN anchor Jake Tapper questioned whether Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) should have come forward about any potential issues with her immigration status during the Biden administration rather than face a…

  26. Rachel death toll rises to 8 in Baja California as newly formed Hurricane Trudy heads for Jalisco coast

    The cluster of three intense storms has created a virtually nonstop emergency up and down Mexico's west coast and prompted the federal government to activate the Defense Ministry's DN-III emergency…

  27. Mother heartbroken toddler's cancer treatment delayed by Starship Hospital staff shortages

    "Our boy is in so much pain ... they keep apologising: ’I’m so sorry, we’re just so short staffed’."

  28. Trump administration sues California over noncitizens on voter rolls

    Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.

  29. Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US senators and election offices

    A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.

  30. Trump says 'if Ken Paxton loses' Texas Senate race, blame Cornyn and Karl Rove

    Polls show GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton trailing Democratic Rep. James Talarico in the Texas Senate race.

  31. Multiple people, including children, injured in elementary school shooting in Oregon

    Number of people injured at scene was not clear, as police say suspected shooter is dead at the scene Multiple people, including children, were injured in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend…

  32. Violent Protests in Albania

    Opposition to a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner has collided with rising discontent over corruption and the cost of living.

  33. How the $90M Lotto Max jackpot stacks up against other big Canadian lottery prizes

    Friday's $90-million Lotto Max draw will be the largest lottery jackpot prize ever available to win in Canada. We break down your odds of winning and how this jackpot compares to past prizes.

  34. Sanctions to continue until Iran’s ‘coffers empty’, says US Treasury

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that his department "will not relent until the Iranian regime’s coffers are empty" after it announced fresh sanctions on Iran-related individuals…

  35. Marcha Federal: Protesters, police clash at demo outside Congress

    Dozens of hooded demonstrators clash with police outside Congress after peaceful march attended by students, teachers, university staff, unionists and opposition politicians. Leer más

  36. EU concerned about terrorist groups in Afghanistan

    The European Union says it is concerned about the presence and activities of terrorist groups with regional and potentially global reach, including the Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-K) in…

  37. Water pistols, National absent from Aro Valley's notorious candidates debate

    The Wellington North electorate turned up en masse for the Aro Valley meet the candidates debate on Thursday night.

  38. Feds probing suspicious letters to election officials, lawmakers

    Federal investigators said they are looking into suspicious letters containing unknown substances that were mailed to state election officials and congressional offices.

  39. Beyond baby bonuses: Hong Kong needs to attract couples with liveability

    Hong Kong’s efforts to boost the number of newborns in the city should be considered in the context of talent retention relating to Hong Kong’s liveability. When the Census and Statistics Department…

  40. What does Trump's Russia deal actually mean?

    {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What does Trump's Russia deal actually mean? President Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Russia may not actually bring down prices…

  41. 'Huge interest': Calls for agriculture to remain standalone subject at Year 11

    The principal of a 1700-strong high school where half the students are studying agriculture at Year 11 wants to see it reinstated as a standalone subject.

  42. International tourist spending grows 8% in August despite a dip in arrivals

    Mexico welcomed 3.76 million international tourists in August but each visitor spent more, and overall traveler numbers hit an August record.

  43. Tesla plans next-generation Roadster reveal after almost a decade of delays

    Elon Musk first debuted the Roadster refresh concept in 2017 but Tesla has since missed every targeted delivery date.

  44. 3 dead, at least 10 injured in Calgary transit bus fire

    Three people are dead and at least 10 others were injured in northeast Calgary, where two transit busses appeared to have been involved in a collision and caught fire.

  45. US midterms could reshape support for Israel as anti-Israel sentiment grows among voters

    The US midterms could determine more than control of Congress, offering an early indication of how opposition to Israel is shaping Democratic politics ahead of 2028.

  46. U.S. sues California in fight over checking citizenship of mail voters

    The lawsuit by the Trump administration comes less than a month before the midterm election that will determine which party controls both chambers of Congress.

  47. WATCH: Israel ‘very close’ to creating conditions for regime change in Iran, Netanyahu adviser says

    Ophir Falk said military and economic pressure was creating an opening for Iranians to challenge their rulers, while stressing that regime change was up to the Iranian people.

  48. Trump berates Cornyn, Rove for not backing Paxton: 'They are hurting Texas'

    President Trump is once again attacking Republican Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), now saying the lawmaker is not doing enough to support his state's GOP Senate candidate, Ken Paxton. He also called out…

  49. A plan exists for a fairer and healthier food system. Which party policies align best?

    Getty Images Aotearoa New Zealand produces enough food annually to feed 40 million people – most of it exported. Yet it is estimated one in three households experience some form of hunger or food…

  50. PSHS-QC campus suspends in-person classes due to flu-like illness

    MANILA, Philippines — In-person classes were suspended in Philippine Science High School – Main Campus in Quezon City on Friday, Oct. 16, until Tuesday next week, due to reported cases of…

  51. We Got Hot and Heavy With Meta’s Muse—and Baffled by Apple’s HomeView

    This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into an unexpected Muse feature, shadowy spending from the largest pro-AI super PAC, and men’s tendency to lie about how much they know about AI.

  52. Pillay decries US sanctions on ICC, where she is ‘confident’ Netanyahu will one day stand trial

    Peace prize winner, who received award after accusing Israel of 'genocide' in war against Hamas, hits out at Israeli response to her victory 'hurtful and insulting'

  53. Canada’s largest helium purification hub opens in southwestern Saskatchewan

    Helium production is expected to boom after a facility began operating near in Saskatchewan Thursday. It is anticipated to increase the province's helium production by 40 per cent.

  54. Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to new province bordering Central African Republic

    North Ubangi becomes the eighth province to be affected by the outbreak of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola.

  55. Several people dead or missing after Istanbul floods

    Three people have died and several are reported missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Istanbul

  56. Senators Demand Investigation Into Ukraine Satellite Disruption

    Republicans joined Democrats in calling on the Pentagon’s inspector general to look into whether the Trump administration was responsible for the interruption.

  57. ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

    An ICE operation in Houston left a Mexican man struck and injured by an S.U.V., but a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

  58. Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured

    Two people were severely injured and evacuated by helicopter but no one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.

  59. Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army

    Medical experts explicitly recommend against blanket screenings.

  60. The safety questions facing America's roller coasters

    A deadly incident at Six Flags in Georgia is raising new questions about roller coaster safety. Experts say inconsistent safety standards and a so-called roller coaster loophole limit federal…

  61. Penske Automotive agrees to be taken private by Penske, Mitsui

    Penske Automotive will be taken private by its two largest shareholders at a value of $16.3 billion, the company announced Thursday.

  62. Federal lawsuit accuses Matt Gaetz, 2 others of sex trafficking

    Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is being sued by two anonymous women over allegations that he and others sexually exploited them in their early 20s. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the Middle District…

  63. Bus Collides With Train Near Channel Tunnel Entrance In France, 19 Injured

    A minibus collided with a stationary train near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in France on Thursday evening, injuring the driver and 18 passengers, authorities said.

  64. Trump Administration Sues California Over Voter Rolls

    The lawsuit seeks to temporarily block the state from counting mail ballots of voters it claims are likely noncitizens, opening a new front in the administration’s legal fights with election…

  65. KFC to switch to Coca-Cola beverages in U.S. restaurants for the first time in decades

    KFC is switching from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola as its beverage supplier for U.S. restaurants.

  66. ICE tactics spark debate before pivotal US midterm elections

    Polls have found that Trump's hardline immigration enforcement effort has divided voters before the 2026 midterm race.

  67. SWS: 51% of Filipinos satisfied with VP Duterte’s performance

    MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte continued to post the highest net satisfaction rating among four top government officials, despite a 10-point decline, according to a Social Weather…

  68. US intel pause, Starlink outages leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian attack

    When U.S. warnings and Starlink support shut off this week, Ukraine was left exposed to Russian drones. Kyiv has few alternatives available.

  69. Mexico Denies USMCA Link to Rocha Moya Case

    Mexico's foreign minister told the Senate on 14 October that no USMCA link exists to the Rocha Moya case. He also cited a 67% fentanyl seizure drop.

  70. AI Hacks Leave a Mess That AI Companies Aren’t Paying For

    Powerful AI models continue to cause chaos, but their targets aren’t widely seeking justice. Instead, they’re being encouraged to adopt those same tools.

  71. WATCH: Mindanao politician linked to Laos drug flight tops INQToday newscast

    MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this evening: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency says a politician from Mindanao financed the chartered flight linked to the seizure of 521…

  72. Anti-crime group chief, 4 others face arson charges at DOJ

    MANILA, Philippines — United Pilipino Against Crime and Corruption (UPACC) Chairperson Pyra Nucum Lucas and four other individuals face an “destructive arson” complaint before the Department of…

  73. Barbers: Prosecution should seek 16 votes despite 14-vote threshold

    MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors should still prefer to get 16 votes to convict Vice President Sara Duterte even though the Senate impeachment court had already adopted a lower threshold that…

  74. Palace says Marcos listens to the public; Duterte leads in trust ratings

    MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. listens to public concerns and considers the needs of different sectors when planning and implementing government programs, Palace Press Officer…

  75. Kapunan: Were VP Duterte’s earlier bank balances declared?

    MANILA, Philippines — Bank balances in Vice President Sara Duterte’s accounts that were later withdrawn would not show whether she correctly declared the money she allegedly held in previous years…

  76. DTI: Prices of water, basic goods stable amid looming ‘Super El Niño’

    MANILA, Philippines — Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Roque on Thursday said supplies and prices for basic and prime commodities, including bottled water, remain stable despite the looming effects of…

  77. Tinio urges Senate to make ‘necessary corrections’ to 2027 budget

    MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Thursday urged the Senate to make “necessary corrections” to the House-approved P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 as senators prepare to…

  78. Tolosa: Rebutting dropped VP charges ‘waste of time and resources’

    MANILA, Philippines — Allowing the proposal to let the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte give a limited rebuttal on the three withdrawn impeachment articles would be “a complete waste of…

  79. Sandro Marcos joining Lakas meant to fill up leadership void — Luistro

    MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos’ decision to join Lakas-CMD was meant to fill up the leadership void following his uncle’s arrest…

  80. Palace: No public funds wasted in withdrawal of 3 impeachment articles

    MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday said no public funds had been wasted following the withdrawal of three of the four articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. The Senate…

  81. NBI to subpoena ‘Machong Chismisan’ hosts over insensitive remarks

    MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will subpoena Machong Chismisan podcast hosts over their insensitive remarks directed at Kris Aquino’s firstborn son, Josh, who is on…

  82. Israel 'took the land' from Palestinians, has 'ceded moral ground,' Obama tells Belfast crowd

    In a conversation with journalist Susan McKay, Obama said that the hostility toward Israel after the October 7 massacre was an indication that a "genuine cessation" was needed.

  83. Palace tells Sara Duterte to attend Bicam if she doubts 2027 budget

    MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday urged Vice President Sara Duterte to attend the bicameral conference committee (Bicam) hearings on the proposed 2027 national budget to better understand…

  84. Wikipedia left biased edits on Israel, Hamas, and Zionism pages intact despite bans, ADL finds

    The ADL says coordinated editing continues to influence Wikipedia's Israel-related articles, with newly identified accounts controlling the latest revisions on nearly two-thirds of examined pages.

  85. DSWD: Mocking PWDs carries legal consequences

    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reminded the public, primarily content creators, that disrespectful comments toward persons with disabilities (PWDs) have…

  86. 'Do not test us': Netanyahu touts new 'massive' eastern border wall, defense plans

    The vast majority of the border wall will cover the Jordanian border. Netanyahu explained that it would complement the nation's existing security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

  87. Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, PA leave Baku conference when Herzog spoke, but Qatari Emir stayed

    The discrepancy between the Iranian media report and eyewitness accounts raises questions regarding Iran's motivation in framing Qatar's actions toward Israel.

  88. UP Diliman students, faculty evacuate over unspecified threat

    MANILA, Philippines — Students, faculty, and staff were ordered to evacuate the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Palma and Malcolm halls on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15, due to an unconfirmed…

  89. NBI chief details 3 more ‘misdeclared’ Sara Duterte properties

    MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Thursday detailed three more alleged properties of Vice President Sara Duterte that were supposedly misdeclared…

  90. Only DTI-approved promos can replace 20% senior discount, says lawyer

    MANILA, Philippines—Senior citizens rights advocate and lawyer Romulo Macalintal on Thursday said that the mandatory 20-percent discount for senior citizens could only be waived if an establishment’s…

  91. Iran facing growing insurgency in separatist, largely Sunni, Sistan-Balochistan region - analysis

    Reports of intensifying clashes between IRGC and Baloch rebels point to growing unrest in the country's southeast, where restrictions on reporting make the scale of fighting difficult to verify.

  92. Sotto shrugs off, Trillanes denies alleged ‘maleta’ deliveries

    MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III on Thursday shrugged off allegations that he received suitcases filled with cash, while former Sen. Sonny Trillanes outright denied…

  93. Military execution of Foot Hood gunman will not be livestreamed, Trump says

    According to multiple officials, Trump was not initially aware that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would be announcing the livestream of the execution.

  94. Solons hit podcast for making fun of differently abled persons

    MANILA, Philippines — Three lawmakers from the House of Representatives have called out a podcast after one of their hosts mocked Joshua Aquino, queen of all media Kris Aquino’s son who was born with…

  95. DOJ reports five pending espionage-related cybercrime cases

    MANILA, Philippines — At least five espionage-related cybercrime cases are pending before regional trial courts (RTCs) in Makati, Pasay and Manila, a Department of Justice official said Thursday…

  96. 1PWD party-list filing complaint vs Machong Chismisan hosts

    MANILA, Philippines — 1PWD party-list Rep. JD Castro said that his group will file a complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Machong Chismisan podcast hosts over their…

  97. Former Senate leader Koko Pimentel calls for respect for PWDs

    MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Thursday appealed to the public, especially to content creators, to respect the dignity of persons with disabilities…

  98. Palace: No talks on Sara Duterte replacement yet ‘out of respect’

    MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to discuss a replacement for Vice President Sara Duterte in the event of her conviction in the impeachment trial, out of respect for her…

  99. Before ‘maleta,’ durabox used to haul alleged kickbacks, Sandiganbayan told

    MANILA, Philippines — Prior to suitcases (maleta), the purported bagmen of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co used durable plastic boxes called “duraboxes” to haul cash intended for alleged kickbacks…

  100. Palace: Marcos ‘trusts’ son Sandro’s decision on political party switch

    MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. trusts his son, House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos, to make the right decision about his political affiliation, Palace press…

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