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Philippines, Canada wrap up talks for free trade deal

Nov 14, 2026

Philippines, Canada wrap up talks for free trade deal

The Philippines and Canada will work towards the signing of the free trade agreement in 2027

Trump’s ‘late arrival’ won’t affect Asean Summit sked–DFA

Nov 14, 2026

Trump’s ‘late arrival’ won’t affect Asean Summit sked–DFA

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and leaders of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Nov. 17 in Manila will cap the 49th summit of the regional bloc chaired over the past year by the Philippines, an official said on Friday. Assistant Secretary Dominic Xavier Imperial of the Department of Foreign

Brazil’s Lula eyes deeper Asean ties thru PH visit

Nov 14, 2026

Brazil’s Lula eyes deeper Asean ties thru PH visit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking to expand trade ties with the Philippines as he also counts on Manila to back his country’s bid to forge closer ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and upgrade its status into a full dialogue partner. The 81-year-old leftist leader, who recently made

Asean oil-sharing pact pushed  by PH high on summit agenda

Nov 14, 2026

Asean oil-sharing pact pushed  by PH high on summit agenda

The Philippines is anticipating the signing of an emergency oil-sharing framework, a deal it earlier proposed to help boost or stabilize supply in the region, during its hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. At a press conference on Friday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson for Asean issues Dominic Xavier

NBA: Jerami Grant, Grizzlies send Pelicans to fifth straight loss

Nov 14, 2026

NBA: Jerami Grant, Grizzlies send Pelicans to fifth straight loss

Jerami Grant scored a season-high 22 points off the bench to lead 10 players in double figures as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 142-111 in NBA Cup play on Friday night.

Alcantara: P213.75M in kickbacks delivered to Estrada

Nov 14, 2026

Alcantara: P213.75M in kickbacks delivered to Estrada

A total of P213.75 million worth of kickbacks was delivered to a hotel in Manila allegedly for Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Henry Alcantara testified before the Sandiganbayan Second Division on Friday. Speaking as a witness for the prosecution in the continuation of Estrada’s graft trial, Alcantara

Oil price cuts may extend next week

Nov 14, 2026

Oil price cuts may extend next week

Local domestic pump prices may continue to decline in the week of Nov. 17 amid hopes of diplomatic talks, but concerns about further supply disruptions remain. Based on estimates from Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, diesel could decrease by P4 to P5 per liter. Gasoline may likewise have a price drop ranging from P3 to

Wescom chief Javier assumes new role as Navy head

Nov 14, 2026

Wescom chief Javier assumes new role as Navy head

Vice Adm. Alan Javier assumed command of the Philippine Navy on Friday with a pledge to strengthen maritime defense amid increasing security challenges in the West Philippine Sea. Javier, who headed the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Wescom) until his new assignment, succeeds newly retired Vice Adm. Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta.

Ateneo Davao boy dismissed for allegedly beating up schoolmate

Nov 14, 2026

Ateneo Davao boy dismissed for allegedly beating up schoolmate

DAVAO CITY—The Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) on Thursday said it had dismissed the student who allegedly beat up a schoolmate, following a thorough investigation. In a statement posted on its social media account, the university said it had “completed the disciplinary proceedings concerning the student found responsible for the bullying incident in our Junior

COA’s Cordoba newest SC justice

Nov 14, 2026

COA’s Cordoba newest SC justice

Gamaliel Cordoba, under whose leadership the Commission on Audit (COA) found alleged irregularities in government flood control projects and the use of public funds in agencies led by Vice President Sara Duterte, was appointed by President Marcos on Friday as the newest associate justice of the Supreme Court. Cordoba, the COA chair, will be filling

Meralco rate up anew in November at 49 centavos per kWh 

Nov 14, 2026

Meralco rate up anew in November at 49 centavos per kWh 

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will implement a new round of rate hikes in the November billing cycle at P0.4895 per kilowatt-hour. The power distribution giant said this was due to elevated power costs amid a weakening of the Philippine peso and the monthslong war in the Middle East. Meralco said on Friday the overall rate

Prosecution sees no need for more evidence in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Nov 14, 2026

Prosecution sees no need for more evidence in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

The House prosecution panel does not see the need to present more evidence on the alleged unexplained wealth of Vice President Sara Duterte in her ongoing impeachment trial.

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