Senate approves on 2nd reading social media restrictions for minors

Inquirer.net - Oct 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – A bill that restricts minors or those below 18 years old from using social media has been approved on second reading at the Senate. Senate Bill No. 2424, or the Child Online Safety and Protection Act, which seeks to protect children from physical, mental and social harms from social media platforms, was

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Heavy rains expected over Metro Manila, Luzon areas Thursday afternoon

Oct 1, 2026

Heavy rains expected over Metro Manila, Luzon areas Thursday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains with thunderstorms are expected to prevail over Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1, the state weather bureau said. In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 2:05 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that heavy rain showers with lightning and strong

Pangasinan tops 2025 Ilocos Region economic performance

Oct 1, 2026

Pangasinan tops 2025 Ilocos Region economic performance

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Pangasinan province’s economy grew by 4.3 percent in 2025 and maintained its lead in the Ilocos region, posting P408.45 billion in economic output as poverty incidence dropped to 8.6 percent. This was based on the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) during the 2025 Provincial

Makabayan: Prioritize gov’t workers, education, services in 2027 budget

Oct 1, 2026

Makabayan: Prioritize gov’t workers, education, services in 2027 budget

MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers urged the House Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) to prioritize education, government employees, social services, and agriculture as it begins deliberations on amendments to the 2027 national budget bill. The House of Representatives wrapped up its plenary deliberations on the P7.2-trillion budget bill last week. The BARSc, composed of

Marcos ‘respects’ SC dismissal of petitions vs impeachment vote

Oct 1, 2026

Marcos ‘respects’ SC dismissal of petitions vs impeachment vote

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. respects the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to dismiss three petitions seeking to invalidate the Senate impeachment court’s Sept. 23 decision to lower the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, Palace press officer Claire Castro said. At a briefing on Thursday, Castro said the high court

Ex-Sara Duterte aide, Jefry Tupas, denies receiving cash on behalf of VP

Oct 1, 2026

Ex-Sara Duterte aide, Jefry Tupas, denies receiving cash on behalf of VP

Former Davao City chief information officer Jefry Tupas on Thursday denied the claim of dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he received suitcases containing cash on behalf of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?

Oct 1, 2026

Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?

Capt. Smit Machchhar suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.

Water concessionaires told: Look for alternate sources due to stronger El Niño

Oct 1, 2026

Water concessionaires told: Look for alternate sources due to stronger El Niño

Metro Manila"s water concessionaires have been instructed to look for alternative sources as a more severeNWRB El Niño looms across the country.

Defense, prosecution debate AMLA's confidentiality provision in Duterte trial

Oct 1, 2026

Defense, prosecution debate AMLA's confidentiality provision in Duterte trial

The House prosecution and Vice President Sara Duterte"s defense counsel clashed over the Anti-Money Laundering Council"s (AMLC) confidentiality provision on the 32nd day of the trial.

DPWH exec admits relying on Sunwest reports at times amid staff shortage

Oct 1, 2026

DPWH exec admits relying on Sunwest reports at times amid staff shortage

MANILA, Philippines — The project engineer of the allegedly substandard road dike project in Oriental Mindoro told the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division on Thursday that he needed to rely on the reports of contractor Sunwest at times when he or his staff were not around to personally inspect the activities for the project. Felisardo Casuno, former engineer

Asian Games: Amaya Cojuangco, Juliana Candelaria cop silver as Alex Eala bags bronze

Oct 1, 2026

Asian Games: Amaya Cojuangco, Juliana Candelaria cop silver as Alex Eala bags bronze

Archer Amaya Amparo Cojuangco bagged a silver medal in archery, while the country's taekwondo jins scored silver and a bronze medals in the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday. Tennis ace Alex Eala, meanwhile, secured a bronze to lift the Philippines' medal haul up to 22 medals.

5 Quezon crushing facilities lose permits over alleged violations

Oct 1, 2026

5 Quezon crushing facilities lose permits over alleged violations

LUCENA CITY – The local government of Infanta, Quezon has cancelled the business permits of four crushing plants and a mobile crusher following alleged violations of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) permitting requirements. In a report posted on Facebook on Thursday, Infanta officials said the permits were cancelled after the DENR issued a

SNAPSHOT | Ministry funding spat 'resolved'; department looking into Sungai Perak fish deaths

Oct 1, 2026

SNAPSHOT | Ministry funding spat 'resolved'; department looking into Sungai Perak fish deaths

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