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Oct 26, 2026

Landbank backs CREC solar projects with P11.7B loan

MANILA, Philippines — The state-run Land Bank of the Philippines is putting nearly P12 billion behind five solar projects by Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) in Batangas as it expands its solar footprint nationwide. In a statement, the state-run lender said it provided P11.68 billion to CREC, which forms part of a P35.014-billion syndicated project finance

Oct 26, 2026

DTI: No price hikes on basic necessities until Dec. 31

MANILA, Philippines — As Filipino consumers prepare for Undas and the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of 190 monitored basic necessities and prime commodities will not increase until Dec. 31, 2026, assuring the public that supplies of the listed products remain sufficient nationwide. In a statement

Oct 26, 2026

AFP ends Territorial defense drill off eastern Mindanao seaboard

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) wrapped up a four-day joint inter-agency defense exercise on Sunday across Surigao City, the Dinagat Islands, and key maritime corridors along the country’s eastern seaboard. Dubbed “Exercise Surigao Sentinel 01-2026,” the Oct. 22–25 maneuvers culminated with the 82nd

Oct 26, 2026

NBI readies arrest of Bato dela Rosa; warns of possible ‘encounter’

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said on Monday that the bureau will arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa with the least possible violence, noting that an “encounter” may happen in locating him. In an interview, Matibag noted dela Rosa’s background as a former chief of the Philippine National Police

Oct 26, 2026

Taiwan-Vatican Ties: The Dynamic Interplay Under Pope Leo XIV

Regardless of the Sino-Vatican agreement, the practical, multifaceted ties between Taiwan and the Holy See have deepened over the past year.

Oct 26, 2026

Dutertes harassed media before, we won’t allow it this time – Ridon

MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has called out members of the Duterte family for the cyber libel cases filed against members of the media, saying that if they were able to do it before, lawmakers will not allow it to happen again. In an interview on Monday at the Batasang Pambansa

Oct 26, 2026

DLSU Manila suspends classes from 1 pm to 6 pm on Oct. 26

MANILA, Philippines – De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila has suspended in-person and online classes from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. The La Sallian, DLSU’s official student publication, said the announcement came from the Office of the Provost, but it has not disclosed the reasons. Classes from 6:00 p.m. onward will

Oct 26, 2026

Flower prices expected to increase as Undas nears

MANILA, Philippines — Less than a week before Undas, flower prices at Dangwa Market in Manila remain at P450 to P1,500 per bundle, but vendors expect prices to rise by Wednesday, Oct. 28. One vendor told INQUIRER.net that a bundle of local white roses costs P450, while Korean roses are priced at P650. Meanwhile, a

Oct 26, 2026

Undas 2026: 4,790 police personnel to be deployed in Soccsksargen

KORONADAL CITY — The Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12) will deploy 4,790 personnel across Soccsksargen (Region 12) to help ensure public safety and maintain peace and order during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day 2026 (Undas 2026). The PRO-12 Regional Public Information said the deployment will cover cemeteries, memorial parks, columbaria,

Oct 26, 2026

Perpetual ends 6-game skid, gets back at Arellano

MANILA, Philippines -- University of Perpetual Help System DALTA got back at Arellano University, 65-58, at the San Juan Arena Monday to end its 6-game skid in the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament. Tied at 58 in the last 2:15, LA Casinillo and Mark Gojo Cruz anchored the Altas 7-0 finishing kick as the Altas avenged their first round loss to the Chiefs -- the very defeat that started their losing spell. Casinillo scored back-to-back baskets before Cruz delivered three free throws with the last two coming in the final 10 ticks to seal the win for Perpetual, which rose to 3-7 for fourth place in Group B. Cruz finished with 14 points, five rebounds, and three assists as Casinillo finished with 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Arellano dropped to 5-5 but stayed in second place in Group B.