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Oct 16
16:11
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Podcast program apologizes anew to Kris Aquino family
MACHONG Chismisan podcast apologized late on Thursday to the family of Kris Aquino after the program hosts’ comments about her son, Josh.In a statement, the podcast said they admitted accountability for their …
PH
Oct 16
16:10
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
BFP identifies cause of MV June Aster fire
CHLORINE mixed with asphalt caused the fire that ravaged the MV June Aster, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported Friday.At a Palace press briefing, Chief Superintendent Wilberto Rico Neil Ang Kwan …
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Oct 16
16:05
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Go pushes proactive El Niño measures
SEN. Bong Go urged the government to step up preparations for the anticipated Super El Niño.​“Early warning is important, but it must be immediately followed by early action,” Go said on Friday.​The …
PH
Oct 16
16:04
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Expert pushes HPV shots for boys
​HUMAN papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination should be administered to boys and girls as protection against HPV-related diseases, said Dr. Maria Lorena Santos, past president of the Philippine Infectious Disease Society for Obstetrics and …
Oct 16
16:01
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Valenzuela reclaims ‘Most Business-Friendly LGU’ title anew
VALENZUELA City has reaffirmed its status as a premier business hub after reclaiming the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) honor from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) at Wednesday’s …
PH
Oct 16
16:00
PH PhilStar Global
Philippines
Rizal murder suspect nabbed in Quezon City
A man who allegedly killed a woman who was found stuffed in a refrigerator in an apartment in Rodriguez, Rizal last month was arrested in Quezon City on Thursday, the Philippine National …
PH
Oct 16
16:00
PH PhilStar Global
Philippines
Phinma Education gathers partners in NCR
To help more young people gain education, the Philippine Investment Management Education brought together PhinmaEd partners in the National Capital Region in an effort to reach underserved youth, open pathways to college …
PH
Oct 16
15:55
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
House Young Guns fire back at Chinese envoy’s ‘we easily win’ remark
MANILA, Philippines — House Young Guns lawmakers on Friday rejected Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s claim that China loves peace despite his warning that Beijing could easily defeat the Philippines by force.“If we …
Oct 16
14:11
PH GMA Network
Philippines
PCSO Lotto Results: Lone Megalotto 6/45 winner bags over P115 million jackpot
A Megalotto 6/45 bettor is P115 million richer after the October 16 draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Friday evening.
PH
Oct 16
12:27
CN CGTN state media
China
China vows to deter any sabotaging moves in South China Sea
China's Defense Ministry has vowed to take resolute and effective measures to deter any sabotaging moves in the South China Sea and uphold regional peace and stability.
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Oct 16
12:08
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lawyer of fugitive lawmaker, Zaldy Co, 4 others in cash delivery case post bail
MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co and four of he 18 marines linked to the delivery of cash in suitcases to ranking government officials posted bail Friday after …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Solon hopes seniors can soon enjoy discounts even for items on promos
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker still believes that the 20 percent discount for purchases made by senior citizens should still apply to goods and services that are under promotional offers or value …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
DILG tags ex-Bangsamoro official, 10 others in Laos shabu haul
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday named 11 persons of interest, including a former member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament, in the seizure of 521 kilograms of shabu …
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
PNP identifies person of interest in the killing of Batangas village chair
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has identified a person of interest in the killing of a 50-year-old barangay chairman in Batangas on Thursday. Dennis Austria, chairman of Barangay Sta. …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
World Food Day 2026: Can PH celebrate amid hunger?
World Food Day, observed every Oct. 16 by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is meant to draw attention to the goal of eliminating hunger and ensuring access to safe, …
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Solar-powered irrigation system offered to Ilocos Norte farmers
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The Philippine Rice Research Institute in Batac, Ilocos Norte, is promoting a mobile solar-powered irrigation system to help farmers cut costs and cope with water shortages amid El …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Filing of plunder cases vs Legarda, Leviste forthcoming – ombudsman
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said the filing of a plunder case against Sen. Loren Legarda and her son Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste before the Sandiganbayan …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Oriental Mindoro celebrates 4th-place PLE topnotcher’s roots
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Oriental Mindoro is celebrating the fourth top-ranking examinee in this year’s Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), who has family roots in Calapan City. A graduate of the University …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
LTFRB to PUVs: Honor mandatory PWD discounts, ensure accessibility
MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday reminded public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to honor the mandatory 20 percent fare discount for persons with disabilities (PWDs) …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
DENR turns to bamboo, soil conservation to help farms withstand El Niño
MANILA, Philippines – Bamboo plantations that help the soil retain moisture, structures that keep topsoil from eroding, and water impounding systems that provide alternative supplies for farms are among the measures the …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Senate Electoral Tribunal junks anew disqualification case vs Erwin Tulfo
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Electoral Tribunal on Friday dismissed once again an amended version of the quo warranto petition to unseat Sen. Erwin Tulfo. This type of petition challenges a person’s …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Remulla to ask House prosecution for evidence on Duterte’s ‘secret funds’
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said he will ask the House prosecution panel in the Senate impeachment court to submit evidence pertaining to the alleged misuse of confidential …
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
BIR intensifies crackdown on illegal vapes in multi-region operations
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) inspected 65 establishments selling vape products during its nationwide Tax Compliance Verification Drive (TCVD) on October 7, 2026, as part of its intensified …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Coast Guard awards Rep. Brian Poe for public service, disaster response efforts
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) awarded FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-List Rep. Brian Poe the Medal of Merit and the Medal of Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation in recognition of his …
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
DOLE to issue labor advisories on workplace safety as El Niño looms
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will issue four labor advisories outlining safety measures for employers and workers amid extreme heat during the El Niño phenomenon, Labor Secretary …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
INQToday: China envoy’s remark a threat, not a ‘slip’ – Teodoro
Teodoro: Chinese envoy’s remarks a threat, not a ‘slip’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday backed the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) assessment of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks, saying his …
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
DOTr expediting railway project relocation sites for affected families
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday said it is speeding up the construction of relocation sites for families affected by the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in Pampanga. The …
PH
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Storm outside PAR may affect, enter PAR early next week – Pagasa
(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Champi, which is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) may affect the country as early as Monday, Oct. 19, the …
PH
Oct 16
11:50
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Severe tropical storm may enter PAR next week, to bring rains in Visayas, Mindanao — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A severe tropical storm may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday next week while its trough could bring rains to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao …
PH
Oct 16
11:47
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Gibo Teodoro hits Chinese envoy's statements: We are being threatened
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro slammed the apparent threat from the Chinese envoy to the Philippines, saying his department is currently studying the statement.
Oct 16
11:44
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Who is Edrieza Rimbang, the ex-solon allegedly linked to the P3.5-B shabu from Laos?
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has revealed the Mindanao politician tagged in the attempted smuggling of shabu from Laos to the Philippines: former Bangsamoro Parliament member Edrieza Rimbang. But …
Oct 16
10:58
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
‘They were aware’: Bukit Aman on five Malaysians held in Tokyo with cocaine in their shoes
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 16 — Five Malaysians arrested for concealing five kilograms of cocaine in their shoe soles at Han...
Oct 16
10:45
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ringgit strengthens on robust Q3 GDP estimate
The statistics department’s advance estimate shows Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.3% in Q3 2026.
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Oct 16
10:34
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Philippines eyes billions in investment from Pax Silica tech hub, but farmers fear for their livelihoods
A proposed industrial park in Tarlac province under the United States-led Pax Silica initiative could create thousands of jobs, but residents and experts are raising concerns over transparency, displacement and pressure on …
PH
Oct 16
09:44
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Marcos seeks stronger, more ready PCG amid maritime challenges
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday renewed his administration"s commitment to strengthening the capabilities and readiness of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in order to better respond to evolving maritime issues.
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Oct 16
09:34
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PNP assures ‘no politics’ in Laos drug bust case build-up
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said there was absolutely no politics involved in the ongoing case build-up against the Mindanao politician tagged in the multi-billion drug bust …
Oct 16
09:14
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Ombudsman files 3 graft charges vs ex-Pampanga lawmaker over P611M flood control projects
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed three graft charges against former Pampanga representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. over his alleged financial interest in a construction firm awarded more …
Oct 16
08:44
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia’s fury rises as Indonesian haze shuts schools, blankets region, and sparks calls for accountability
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Closed schools, shuttered sports centres and mass mask handouts. Indonesian wildfire haze h...
Oct 16
07:24
PH GMA Network
Philippines
All Pax SIlica issues to be 'properly addressed', says envoy
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manual “Babe” Romualdez said that all of the issues concerning the controversial Pax Silica initiative will be addressed.
Oct 16
07:14
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Marcos likely to meet Trump during ASEAN Summit in Manila
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and US President Donald Trump will likely meet during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in November, according to Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose …