American University of Afghanistan at Risk of Closure Amid Funding Cuts

New York Times - Oct 1, 2026

The State Department has denied its funding for the next two years, jeopardizing the education of hundreds of female Afghan students.

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Gracioso lie detector test result: No deception

Oct 1, 2026

Gracioso lie detector test result: No deception

MANILA, Philippines — Former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.’s polygraph examination showed “no deception indicated” in his sworn affidavit in connection with the suitcases of cash he delivered to Vice President Sara Duterte. According to the polygraph examination result, the findings of his polygraph showed “no specific physiological reactions indicative of deception.” The examination was

Pangasinan town bans live pigs, frozen pork over ASF fears

Oct 1, 2026

Pangasinan town bans live pigs, frozen pork over ASF fears

BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan – This central Pangasinan town has temporarily banned the entry and exit of live pigs and fresh and frozen pork to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). Executive Order No. 156 was issued after an emergency meeting on Thursday, after isolated ASF cases were detected in six barangays in the town.

Magnitude 4.5 quake hits Ilocos Norte

Oct 1, 2026

Magnitude 4.5 quake hits Ilocos Norte

CALASIAO, Pangasinan – A magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolted Solsona town in Ilocos Norte at 2:42 pm on Thursday, with a depth of 10 km, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The earthquake was felt in  parts of Abra, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur Phivolcs measured Intensity II in Batac City in

Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 32: Presentation of bank transactions rescheduled, Trillanes excluded as witness

Oct 1, 2026

Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 32: Presentation of bank transactions rescheduled, Trillanes excluded as witness

The 32nd day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was expected to be the longest day of the proceedings, with four witnesses, including former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, scheduled to take the stand.

Palace: No need to hoard water amid threats of super El Niño

Oct 1, 2026

Palace: No need to hoard water amid threats of super El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday told the public that there is no need to hoard potable water as the government is preparing to prevent a water supply shortage amid the possible impact of a super El Niño. The state weather bureau recently warned that a “very strong El Niño” is likely to emerge between October

Trillanes to reveal Friday (Oct. 2) contents of supposed trial testimony

Oct 1, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV will reveal on Friday, October 2, the contents of his testimony that he would have delivered before the Senate Impeachment Court if he was called as a witness of the prosecution. Trillanes said this in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Thursday. This comes after he

Sultan Kudarat town halts classes after magnitude 4.9 earthquake

Oct 1, 2026

Sultan Kudarat town halts classes after magnitude 4.9 earthquake

KORONADAL CITY — Classes at all levels in public and private schools in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, were suspended Thursday afternoon following a magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck off the municipality. Mayor Myrna Kapina ordered the suspension through Executive Order No. 040, citing possible structural damage, falling objects, aftershocks, and other earthquake-related hazards that could put

Duterte trial ends early over late AMLC docs, ‘confidential’ mark

Oct 1, 2026

Duterte trial ends early over late AMLC docs, ‘confidential’ mark

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WTA announces equal prize money at all combined 1000-level tournaments from 2027

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WTA announces equal prize money at all combined 1000-level tournaments from 2027

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Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups in parts of Metro Manila – DENR

Oct 1, 2026

Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups in parts of Metro Manila – DENR

MANILA, Philippines — The air quality in some parts of Metro Manila remained “unhealthy for sensitive groups” levels on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. The DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) said that high PM2.5 levels, which refer to fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter,were

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