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Oct 24, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte on Friday filed libel and cyberlibel complaints against several individuals, a television network and its officials and journalists over allegations of bribery that he said were “untrue” and meant to destroy his reputation. Duterte, who personally appeared at the Davao City Prosecutor’s Office, filed the complaints
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday announced it will bid out next year the P103.6-billion concession for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). “Through public-private partnership, we bring in the expertise and investment this line needs,” Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said in a statement by his agency. “What we need here
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems amid the threat of the Super El Niño anticipated by year-end until early 2027. He made the remarks during the inauguration of the Tugbong Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in Barangay Tugbong, Kananga, Leyte. “All
MANILA, Philippines — There is no need for the House of Representatives to recall its 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) in response to a recent Supreme Court decision which declared as unconstitutional key provisions of the 2024 to 2026 national budgets, according to two Senate leaders. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the high court’s Oct.
A new price hike for diesel is expected next week due to worsening geopolitical conflicts. In an advisory on Friday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said diesel prices may increase by P2 to P2.50 per liter. But motorists may also get small relief, with gasoline scheduled for a rollback of P1 to P1.50 per liter.
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026” to ensure road safety and orderly traffic with the expected surge in travelers. READ: Undas practices continue at home for those absent in cemeteries, columbaria The deployment will cover Manila-Cavite Expressway, South Luzon Expressway, Skyway, STAR
ANTIPOLO—Coach Yeng Guiao remained adamant that any opponent will be a tough customer for Rain or Shine in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. “You can’t afford [to take] any team [for granted] from the group because all of them are capable of winning the championship,” Guiao said on Friday after the Elasto Painters closed out
Sparkle actress Shuvee Etrata is excited for the 'PBB Collab 3.0' housemates that will enter Bahay ni Kuya tonight, October 24.
NAGOYA—King James Reyes bagged a bronze medal in the men’s 1,500-meter T46, delivering the Philippines’ first athletics podium finish at the fifth edition of the Asian Paralympic Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium here Friday. The 24-year-old from Loreto in Agusan del Sur, who lost an arm after falling from a macopa tree at age
National U aims to keep its winning form when it opens its second-round campaign in Season 89 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament against dangerous Adamson at Blue Eagle Gym in Katipunan, where the Bulldogs hope to again have Reinhard Jumamoy leading the pack. Jumamoy ended the first round as the MVP statistical points leader
CEBU CITY — A 16-year-old boy is now in the custody of state social workers after being accused of grooming minors online and encouraging them to engage in violent activities, including school shootings, the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) said on Friday. The teenager allegedly participated in an online group whose members
Although Mylene Paat-Rezanova and Trisha Tubu share the same position as opposite hitters—a setup that would normally limit their individual opportunities—the two have found a way to thrive together for Farm Fresh under the all-to-play format of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. The two have complemented each other, giving the Foxies a potent option
