India Cut 130 Million From Voter Roll, Fueling Protests Against Modi

New York Times - Oct 6, 2026

Public anger is growing over an exercise that critics say undermines the world’s largest democracy, particularly disenfranchising Muslims under the Hindu nationalist government.

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MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III has extended his leave for another week and is now expected to return to the agency on Oct. 16, MMDA Chair Atty. Don Artes said Tuesday. Torre was initially expected to return on Oct. 8 but extended his leave to attend to

Widow of Kidapawan radioman welcomes guilty verdict for killers

Oct 6, 2026

Widow of Kidapawan radioman welcomes guilty verdict for killers

COTABATO CITY  – The widow of slain Kidapawan radio journalist Eduardo “Ed” Dizon lauded a Quezon City court for the guilty verdict rendered on Tuesday against two men accused of murdering him in 2019. “Justice is served.  I thank all friends of Ed Dizon, thank you for your prayers, and to DXND people,” Madonna Dizon, wife

PCW seeks swift referral pathway to curb violence vs women in politics

Oct 6, 2026

PCW seeks swift referral pathway to curb violence vs women in politics

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Tuesday called for the formation of a rapid referral pathway in the government to immediately address concerns of violence against women in politics (VAWP). PCW Senior Gender and Development Specialist Caryl Joyce Gutapia made this recommendation during the hearing of the House committee on women

Ridon: Sara Duterte’s focus on my past consultancy shows ‘nervousness’

Oct 6, 2026

Ridon: Sara Duterte’s focus on my past consultancy shows ‘nervousness’

MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Tuesday that Vice President Sara Duterte’s decision to dig up his past consultancy work with the city government of Davao betrays her nervousness about the impeachment trial. In an ambush interview on Tuesday, Ridon confirmed that he indeed worked as a consultant for Davao City in

Group hits ‘veiled threats’ to journalists in Sara Duterte’s trial

Oct 6, 2026

Group hits ‘veiled threats’ to journalists in Sara Duterte’s trial

MANILA, Philippines — The International Association of Women in Radio and Television–Philippines (IAWRT) defended on Tuesday the journalists’ right to report Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings, accusing her camp of making “veiled threats.” That was their reaction after defense lawyer Mark Vinluan enumerated the penalties under the Anti-Money Laundering Act while cross-examining prosecution witness

Cagayan de Oro OKs P8.5-B city hall loan despite infra backlog

Oct 6, 2026

Cagayan de Oro OKs P8.5-B city hall loan despite infra backlog

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Despite glaring backlogs in local infrastructure, the City Council has officially authorized the local government to secure a P8.5 billion loan for a sprawling new government complex. The measure passed the council on Monday, with 15 councilors voting in favor, three voting against, and one abstention. This decisive approval overrides

Sara Duterte: Mom prefers Baste for national politics

Oct 6, 2026

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DAVAO CITY—Vice President Sara Duterte told journalists here on Tuesday that her mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, had advised her to “come home” and leave national politics to her brother, Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, the city’s incumbent mayor. Duterte made this revelation at a press conference during which she denied accusations that she received money stuffed in suitcases from

La Union school denies reported shooting threat

Oct 6, 2026

La Union school denies reported shooting threat

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A La Union high school has denied reports circulating online about an alleged shooting threat on its campus, saying its verification and investigation found no basis for the claim. In a Tuesday advisory, the administrators of Don Eulogio de Guzman Memorial National High School in the La Union town of

PH hockey looking for new head coach

Oct 6, 2026

PH hockey looking for new head coach

MANILA, Philippines — Hockey Philippines on Monday said they are looking for a new head coach for their national team. Earlier this year, Czech coach Václav Drábek coached the men’s national team to a winless campaign at the recent International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships Division 3B in Hong Kong. Drábek replaced Finnish mentor Juhani Ijäs only last February, before the country’s campaign in the recent world championships. “Hockey Philippines is looking for a dedicated and qualified Ice Hockey Coach to join our program,” the federation said. “We are seeking someone who can bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to developing our athletes and growing Philippine ice hockey,” it added. The national team was supposed to be relegated to Division IV for 2027, but remained in division 3B because the lower division did not play their divisional tournament because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Stolen 1914 brass bell sold for P17,000 recovered in Bohol town

Oct 6, 2026

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TAGBILARAN CITY— A brass bell, believed to be over a century old, has been recovered after police traced it to a scrap-metal buyer in Bohol who paid P17,000 for it. The bell, reportedly made in 1914, was stolen from Saint Peter the Apostle Parish Church (popularly known as Loboc Church) in Loboc town, and discovered

DepEd expands program to empower parents as co-educators

Oct 6, 2026

DepEd expands program to empower parents as co-educators

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has expanded its Kaagapay Program nationwide to equip more parents, guardians, and caregivers with practical tools to act as co-educators — preventing bullying, fostering positive discipline, and reinforcing values among students. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stressed the program’s significance when he and Education Secretary Sonny Angara

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