Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans

Rappler - Oct 5, 2026

ASEAN's reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil, coupled with rising global prices, has prompted discussions on implementing regional fuel-security measures and long-term initiatives like the ASEAN Power Grid and renewable energy deployment

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Most foreigners and international students in Australia can no longer apply for a student visa from within the country under new rules that took effect on Oct. 2.

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Oct 5, 2026

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The secret to the Lopez family’s enduring control of ABS-CBN

Oct 5, 2026

The secret to the Lopez family’s enduring control of ABS-CBN

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Highlights: Day 33 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 5, 2026

Oct 5, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – On the 33rd day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution presented Anti-Money Laundering Council Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura as its witness for Article II, which covers allegations of unexplained wealth. The Senate impeachment court denied a defense motion to exclude Buenaventura, with Presiding Officer Francis Escudero ruling

US seeks to revoke citizenship of 2 China-born men convicted in Beijing-linked cases

Oct 5, 2026

US seeks to revoke citizenship of 2 China-born men convicted in Beijing-linked cases

The US Justice Department (DOJ) is seeking to revoke the citizenship of a former Navy sailor convicted of spying for China and a Florida man convicted of conspiring to act as an agent of Beijing, it announced on Monday. Jinchao Wei and Ping Li are among 40 people facing denaturalisation actions in what the department described as the largest batch of such filings under the Trump administration. The civil proceedings remain pending, with no determination of liability, the DOJ said. The case...

Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 34: What to expect

Oct 5, 2026

Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 34: What to expect

Anti-Money Laundering Council Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura is set to return to the witness stand on Tuesday for the continuation of his cross-examination by the defense panel at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

New Bangsamoro Parliament building breaks ground

Oct 5, 2026

New Bangsamoro Parliament building breaks ground

COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) broke ground on Monday for a new 10-story Parliament building inside the Bangsamoro Government Center here, weeks before the region’s first elected legislature takes office. BTA Parliament Speaker Mohammad Yacob led the ceremony with other Parliament officials. The new building will rise on the site of the

US accuses mainland China of targeting Taiwan leader’s family in surveillance case

Oct 5, 2026

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Gov’t resumes education aid for decommissioned MILF fighters, kin

Oct 5, 2026

Gov’t resumes education aid for decommissioned MILF fighters, kin

COTABATO CITY — The national government has resumed distributing educational financial aid to decommissioned Moro rebels and their dependents as part of the implementation of the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). MILF decommissioned combatants (DCs) and their next of kin enrolled in the government’s

Manila Water cleans over 94,000 septic tanks amid El Niño

Oct 5, 2026

Manila Water cleans over 94,000 septic tanks amid El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water prepares its additional water sources and strengthens network resilience measures ahead of the anticipated stronger El Niño in early 2027, the company is also ramping up its sanitation and wastewater management efforts, desludging more than 94,000 septic tanks across its East Zone concession area from January to August 2026 to

UST suspends 4 student activists over PAF exhibit incident

Oct 5, 2026

UST suspends 4 student activists over PAF exhibit incident

MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has suspended four student activists who faced disciplinary complaints following a confrontation with military personnel at a Philippine Air Force (PAF) exhibit on campus last April 21. The Varsitarian, UST’s official student publication, reported on Monday, Oct. 5, that the university’s Office of Student Affairs had

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Oct 5, 2026

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