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Palace says Marcos listens to the public; Duterte leads in trust ratings
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. listens to public concerns and considers the needs of different sectors when planning and implementing government programs, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said…
ASEAN Statement Calls on Nations to Safeguard Journalism Against Artificial Intelligence
ASEAN countries adopted a Joint Declaration in Bali to protect journalistic works from unauthorized use by digital platforms and AI.
Kapunan: Were VP Duterte’s earlier bank balances declared?
MANILA, Philippines — Bank balances in Vice President Sara Duterte’s accounts that were later withdrawn would not show whether she correctly declared the money she allegedly held in previous years, private prosecutor…
Spikers’ Turf: Clearskiiin turns back 3B for winning debut
ANTIPOLO — Clearskiiin debuted in style in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, taking down 3B, 21-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-16, on Thursday at Ynares Center Antipolo. Veteran Ruvince Abrot rallied the UV…
Gov’t eyes raising bioethanol blend to 15%
MANILA, Philippines — The government plans to raise the mandatory bioethanol blend in gasoline to 15 percent (E15) to help curb high fuel prices and boost domestic production, an energy official said. According to…
Benitez hits “cruelty” vs Josh Aquino: Respect the autistic people
BACOLOD CITY — House Deputy House Speaker and Bacolod City Rep. Alfredo Benitez on Thursday strongly condemned the discriminatory and insulting remarks directed at Josh Aquino in a viral podcast. He warned that freedom…
Peace agreement anniversary: Gov’t, MILF shift focus to normalization
COTABATO CITY — The government (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday, Oct. 15, marked the 14th anniversary of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB), with the government’s top peace…
DTI: Prices of water, basic goods stable amid looming ‘Super El Niño’
MANILA, Philippines — Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Roque on Thursday said supplies and prices for basic and prime commodities, including bottled water, remain stable despite the looming effects of Super El Niño. In a…
Water shortage grips Northern Samar capital as El Niño begins to be felt
TACLOBAN CITY— Some 31 of the 55 barangays of Catarman in Northern Samar are already experiencing reduced water supply as the dry conditions brought by the El Niño phenomenon begins to prevail. This situation prompted…
Tinio urges Senate to make ‘necessary corrections’ to 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Thursday urged the Senate to make “necessary corrections” to the House-approved P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 as senators prepare to review the spending…
