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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 20 18:01 |
Philippines |
NBI witness: ‘Kickbacks’ to lawmakers standard in gov’t projects
MANILA, Philippines — It was “general knowledge” that alleged “kickbacks” given to various proponents, including senators, are given by contractors of government infrastructure projects. This was according to NBI investigative agent III …
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| Oct 20 18:01 |
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PCSO lotto results Oct. 20: ₱420.16M jackpot not won
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱420.16 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. The winning combination for Ultra Lotto …
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| Oct 20 18:01 |
Philippines |
Vargas files ‘Basura to Ayuda’ bill
MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas on Tuesday filed a landmark bill that seeks to incentivize recycling of household waste. Vargas said that House Bill No. 11146, or the …
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| Oct 20 18:01 |
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Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Aurora as Rosal approaches
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, suspended sea travel for all motor bancas and other watercraft within its jurisdiction in Aurora province as a precaution …
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| Oct 20 18:01 |
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DepEd orders schools to brace for disruptions as Rosal approaches
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has directed schools and Schools Division Offices (SDOs) in areas potentially affected by Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) to activate disaster preparedness …
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| Oct 20 18:01 |
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Rehabilitated Edsa Busway stations in QC, Caloocan reopen
MANILA, Philippines — Three rehabilitated and modernized Edsa Busway stations in Quezon City and Caloocan City opened to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with improvements aimed at making commuting more comfortable …
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| Oct 20 17:18 |
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First Lady leads legal, medical assistance drive for Bilibid inmates
MANILA, Philippines — First Lady Liza Marcos provided legal and medical assistance to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City on Tuesday.The “Kulay, Kalinga, Katarungan …
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| Oct 20 17:13 |
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First Quad leaders’ summit after two years in Manila next month, Rubio confirms
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Tuesday that the leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue would meet in the Philippine capital next month, marking the group’s first summit in more …
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| Oct 20 16:50 |
Philippines |
NBI seeks Laos cooperation in P3.5B drug smuggling investigation
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will seek the cooperation of Laos authorities in its probe of the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs into the Philippines.
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| Oct 20 16:24 |
Philippines |
Atong Ang slips out, spotted in Cambodia
(UPDATED) FUGITIVE gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang has left the Philippines through unofficial channels and was last reported in Cambodia, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday, raising questions about how the …
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| Oct 20 16:23 |
Philippines |
Dizon removes DPWH officials being probed
(UPDATED) PUBLIC Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday ordered the removal of four Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials from their positions amid investigations into alleged irregularities in flood control …
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| Oct 20 16:22 |
Philippines |
GCash parent makes PSE history with P60.9B IPO
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday lauded Mynt Inc.'s listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), saying more Filipinos can now invest in the stock market using their phones.Mynt, the parent …
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| Oct 20 16:21 |
Philippines |
Remulla: Why was Rimbang not on Duterte’s narco-list?
(UPDATED) INTERIOR Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday said there was no evidence linking the P3.5-billion Laos drug shipment to the Duterte family but questioned why the Mindanao politician identified as the alleged …
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| Oct 20 16:20 |
Philippines |
OMB to get evidence from dropped cases
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro on Tuesday said evidence presented in the three withdrawn impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte would be turned over to the …
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| Oct 20 16:19 |
Philippines |
Senate panel approves P785M budget for OVP
THE Senate Finance Subcommittee approved Tuesday the proposed P785.2-million budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2027.Sen. Imee Marcos moved for its approval, seconded by Sen. Bong Go, with …
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| Oct 20 16:18 |
Philippines |
Most Filipinos favor diplomacy in sea row
NEARLY three in four Filipino adults prefer diplomacy over a show of force in dealing with China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea, even as public opinion remains sharply divided over the …
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| Oct 20 16:17 |
Philippines |
PH bats for tighter Asean coordination vs threats
THE Philippines on Tuesday said no member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should face transnational crimes alone as Manila sought improved coordination to combat security threats in the …
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| Oct 20 16:16 |
Philippines |
Marcos wants drug syndicates uprooted – Malacañang
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered law enforcement agencies to eliminate any transnational drug syndicate that aims to operate in the Philippines and prosecute those in cahoots with them, Malacañang said.Presidential Communications …
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| Oct 20 16:14 |
Philippines |
New bird species found in Rizal
NEW bird species were recently discovered in Rizal province, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said.The bird species discovered in Sitio Karugo, Barangay San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal, were the Philippine Dwarf …
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| Oct 20 16:13 |
Philippines |
PH, Japanese leaders boost bilateral ties, cooperation
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation, Malacañang said.Marcos and Takaichi held a telephone conversation Tuesday ahead of …
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| Oct 20 16:10 |
Philippines |
LTFRB OKs over 1K special bus permits
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved over 1,100 special passenger bus permits for trips during this year's observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.Acting LTFRB Chairman …
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| Oct 20 16:08 |
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First lady distributes rice packs in Caloocan
FIRST lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led a rice relief distribution drive in Caloocan City on Tuesday, continuing her office's efforts to assist vulnerable communities through direct food aid.Held at the Caloocan Sports Complex …
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| Oct 20 16:07 |
Philippines |
Gesmundo inaugurates CTA building ahead of retirement
CHIEF Justice Alexander Gesmundo inaugurated the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) Building III in Diliman, Quezon City, on Monday, expanding the court’s facilities for handling tax and customs disputes.The six-story building, whose …
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| Oct 20 16:06 |
Philippines |
Police told to protect barangay workers
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership has directed local police chiefs to strengthen coordination with barangay officials to identify security threats and address risks arising from their duties.PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio …
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| Oct 20 16:05 |
Philippines |
Isko leads renovation of Jose Vicencio Health Center
MANILA City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso led a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the Jose Vicencio Health Center in Santa Ana on Tuesday.The renovation will cover 17 areas of the health …
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| Oct 20 16:04 |
Philippines |
Go urges continued support for tennis great Alex Eala
SEN. Bong Go called on Filipinos to keep rallying behind tennis sensation Alex Eala and support the country’s hosting of major international tennis tournaments, highlighting how her historic achievements brought pride to …
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| Oct 20 16:03 |
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Palace: Jing's apology must come from the heart
MALACAÑANG said Tuesday that nothing short of a sincere apology should come from Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, following his contentious remark on the Philippine-China territorial dispute.Jing offended the Philippine government by stating …
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| Oct 20 16:02 |
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Palace backs BOC’s proposed budget
MALACAÑANG expressed support for the original proposed budget of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) after the Department of Budget and Management reduced the allocation to P5.9 billion from the initial request of …
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| Oct 20 16:01 |
Philippines |
Lacson to DND: Improvise, bridge defense gaps
SEN. Panfilo Lacson said the Department of National Defense (DND) should develop cost-effective defense capabilities because the Philippines cannot match the military spending of China.“There seems to be a glaring disparity in …
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| Oct 20 16:00 |
Philippines |
Marcos inaugurates Sulu Hall of Justice
President Marcos has committed to make judicial services more accessible to every Filipino as he and Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo inaugurated and turned over the Sulu Hall of Justice in Patikul town …
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| Oct 20 16:00 |
Philippines |
1.5 million sea travelers expected on Undas
Up to 1.5 million people are expected to travel by sea to spend All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in the provinces, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
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| Oct 20 16:00 |
Philippines |
NCRPO launches borderless policing system vs crime
The National Capital Region Police Office has launched a “borderless policing” system, allowing NCRPO units in Metro Manila to coordinate operations and pursue criminals across city boundaries without delays caused by jurisdictional …
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| Oct 20 16:00 |
Philippines |
PNP records 9.2 million ordinance violations
The Philippine National Police recorded 9.2 million local ordinance violations nationwide from January to September this year, led by traffic offenses, curfew violations and breaches of smoking ban under the PNP’s Safer …
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| Oct 20 16:00 |
Philippines |
99 OFWs repatriated from Riyadh
Ninety-nine overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia have returned to the country, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
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| Oct 20 15:49 |
Philippines |
PNP intensifies crackdown on fake PWD IDs
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has directed concerned police units to intensify intelligence-gathering and monitoring against the proliferation of fake identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs).This is in …
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| Oct 20 14:16 |
Philippines |
PCSO Lotto Results: No winner of P420M Ultra Lotto prize in Oct.20 draw
No bettors took home the Ultra Lotto 6/58 prize of over P420 million after no winners were announced in any of the major lotto jackpot draws on October 20, 2026, the Philippine …
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| Oct 20 13:42 |
Philippines |
Chinese warship, research vessel spotted at Bajo de Masinloc
A Chinese warship and research vessel were spotted in separate occasions by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the waters of the Bajo de Masinloc.
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| Oct 20 13:24 |
Philippines |
Lawmakers who seek expulsion of Beijing's top envoy to Manila not welcome in China — embassy
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers who asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expel or declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata are "not welcome" in China, the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Tuesday …
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| Oct 20 12:55 |
Philippines |
Sara tops Marcos in latest poll; Robin Padilla leads 2028 Senate race
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte continues to enjoy higher public ratings than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., while Sen. Robin Padilla leads early preferences for the 12 Senate seats at stake …
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| Oct 20 12:36 |
Philippines |
Pagasa issues Signal No. 1 to 6 areas, gale warning for Luzon seaboards
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is up in six areas, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).The wind signal was raised ahead of direct effects …
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