House panel OKs bills declaring new holidays

Inquirer.net - Oct 5, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Revision of Laws on Monday approved several measures seeking to declare new holidays to commemorate historical, religious and national events. Among the measures is a group of bills seeking to declare Jan. 22 a special working holiday to be known as National Farmers’ Day. The House bills were

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MANILA, Philippines — The number of focus crimes recorded by the Philippine National Police fell by 36.05% in September from the same month last year, police said Monday. The PNP recorded 2,063 cases in September, down from 3,226 in September 2025. “We welcome this improvement, but we are not letting our guard down,” PNP chief

Impeachment court allows AMLC exec to testify despite defense objection

Oct 5, 2026

Impeachment court allows AMLC exec to testify despite defense objection

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Monday denied the motion of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team to exclude as a witness an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) official expected to testify about Duterte’s alleged suspicious transactions flagged by the agency. Presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero made the ruling after defense counsel Atty. Mark

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Oct 5, 2026

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Zheng Qinwen survives another three-set test at China Open, Djokovic ousts No 1 seed

Oct 5, 2026

Zheng Qinwen survives another three-set test at China Open, Djokovic ousts No 1 seed

Home hope Zheng Qinwen survived another three-set test to advance to the last 16 at the China Open on Monday, while former world No 1 Iga Swiatek staged a comeback in Beijing. China’s Zheng was tested by Marie Bouzkova, enduring her third three-setter of the tournament to beat the Czech player 7-6, 4-6, 7-5. Zheng, who reached the quarter-finals of the US Open last month on the back of a return to form, voiced frustration in each set at movement outside the court, including as she tried to...

LOOK: San Beda def. Letran (74-65)

Oct 5, 2026

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Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0: Si Michael Sager ang bagong wonderful member ng pamilya ni Kuya

Oct 5, 2026

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WATCH: AMLC exec takes oath as prosecution witness in Duterte trial

Oct 5, 2026

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The Humanoid Robot Future Has Arrived at a South Korean Park. Sort of.

Oct 5, 2026

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Velascos no-show at NBI; lawyer confirms ex-Speaker knows Gracioso

Oct 5, 2026

Velascos no-show at NBI; lawyer confirms ex-Speaker knows Gracioso

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, on Monday failed to appear before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to comply with the invitation letters sent to them over the “cash delivery” claims of dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. Instead, the Velasco couple were only represented by their three

PLDT internet services fully restored after cable cut

Oct 5, 2026

PLDT internet services fully restored after cable cut

MANILA, Philippines — PLDT said its internet services were fully restored nationwide Sunday afternoon following a service disruption caused by a submarine cable cut between the Philippines and Singapore. In an advisory, PLDT said services returned to normal at 4:30 p.m. “Services have fully normalized nationwide following the submarine cable cut between the Philippines and

Escudero reminds impeach parties to practice civility, professionalism

Oct 5, 2026

Escudero reminds impeach parties to practice civility, professionalism

MANILA, Philippines — Presiding officer and Senator-judge Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday reminded all parties before the Senate impeachment court to observe civility and professionalism as tensions continued to rise in the proceedings, including those arising from “rantings or tantrums inside or outside the courtroom.” READ: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 5,

Cops verify ownership of gun seized from student in Cotabato

Oct 5, 2026

Cops verify ownership of gun seized from student in Cotabato

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