Dizon vows crackdown on erring shipping firms after Palawan ferry fire

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday vowed to crack down on shipping companies that violate maritime safety rules following the Sept. 9 ferry fire in Palawan that killed 77 people. Dizon said he would discuss stricter enforcement measures with key officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies during

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PVL: Creamline holds off gritty Capital1 to take solo lead

Oct 29, 2026

PVL: Creamline holds off gritty Capital1 to take solo lead

MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza and Bernadeth Pons drilled the telling blows to lead Creamline past Capital1, 25-18, 31-29, 25-16, for a 4-0 record in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Thursday night at Santiago Sports Arena in Isabela.  Galanza continued to lead the Cool Smashers’ balanced attack with 16 points and 11

Michelin Guide awards new PH star

Oct 29, 2026

Michelin Guide awards new PH star

MANILA, Philippines — A new Michelin-starred restaurant has arrived in town, as the prestigious dining guide unveiled its second Philippine edition on Thursday, bringing the country’s roster of Michelin-starred establishments to 10. Flow, a fine-dining restaurant along Chino Roces Avenue in Makati, was the lone newcomer to the coveted one-star category, joining eight other establishments

INQToday: Teodoro rejects China’s claim of abuse of Asean chairmanship

Oct 29, 2026

INQToday: Teodoro rejects China’s claim of abuse of Asean chairmanship

MANILA, Philippines — Here are the stories for INQToday, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Teodoro rejects China’s claim of abuse of Asean chairmanship Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. rejected on Thursday China’s accusation that the Philippines abused its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) defense meetings to obstruct Beijing’s

Ex-BARMM official to appear before PDEA on Nov. 5 over Laos drug probe

Oct 29, 2026

Ex-BARMM official to appear before PDEA on Nov. 5 over Laos drug probe

MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang, whom authorities have identified as the alleged financier of the Laos drug shipment, is expected to appear before the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Nov. 5. PDEA spokesperson Joseph Frederick Calulut said Rimbang’s lawyers had committed to bringing him to the agency’s office

Elena Rybakina secures year-end top rank with Tokyo win

Oct 29, 2026

Elena Rybakina secures year-end top rank with Tokyo win

TOKYO–World number one Elena Rybakina hailed her “amazing achievement” after securing the year-end top ranking with a 6-2, 6-3 win over fellow Kazakh Yulia Putintseva in Japan on Thursday. Rybakina became world number one for the first time last month in winning the US Open, replacing Aryna Sabalenka at the summit. She ensured she will

LPA trough to bring rains to parts of Visayas, Mindanao on Oct. 30

Oct 29, 2026

LPA trough to bring rains to parts of Visayas, Mindanao on Oct. 30

MANILA, Philippines — The trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Friday, Oct. 30, the state weather bureau said. In its 4 p.m. weather advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical

PCSO Lotto Results: Lone Lotto 6/42 bettor wins over P21M jackpot on October 29, 2026

Oct 29, 2026

PCSO Lotto Results: Lone Lotto 6/42 bettor wins over P21M jackpot on October 29, 2026

A Lotto 6/42 bettor won more than P21 million in the draw on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced.

DENR starts restoring wetlands, rivers critical for El Niño

Oct 29, 2026

DENR starts restoring wetlands, rivers critical for El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched a nationwide ecosystem restoration program focusing on critical wetlands, rivers, and coral reefs to protect communities against the impacts of extreme dry heat expected from the onset of a very strong El Niño. “We are ensuring that our ecosystems remain functional buffers against

SC acquits woman who killed husband after 11 years of being abused

Oct 29, 2026

SC acquits woman who killed husband after 11 years of being abused

MANILA, Philippines — A woman chose prison over an abusive home — after 11 years of enduring escalating physical and psychological abuse from her husband, a police officer. Court records showed she was beaten about four times a week, starting after she caught him in bed with another woman. When she threatened to leave, he

Parents team up with teachers, tutors to help kids love math again

Oct 29, 2026

Parents team up with teachers, tutors to help kids love math again

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is mobilizing teachers, tutors, and parents nationwide to strengthen mathematics learning recovery through the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Mathematics Program. Under DepEd Memorandum No. 060, s. 2026, ARAL Mathematics will be implemented in public elementary and secondary schools for grades 1 through 10 beginning in

Aboitiz Power 9-mo profit rises to P26.2B

Oct 29, 2026

Aboitiz Power 9-mo profit rises to P26.2B

MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Power Corp. posted a 13-percent jump in its bottom line from January to September, driven by a stronger electricity generation segment. The group’s net income rose to P26.2 billion from P23.3 billion in the same period last year. Core earnings also climbed 11 percent to P25.5 billion from P23.1 billion. READ:

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