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Oct 16
16:23
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos to summon Chinese envoy over ‘threat’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday he intends to meet with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over the envoy’s remark that China can “easily win” by using force.Quan has said in a …
Oct 16
16:21
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Pag-IBIG welcomes DMCI as housing partner
THE Pag-IBIG Fund, formally known as the Home Development Mutual Fund, partnered with DMCI Homes on Friday, as part of the “government’s continuing efforts to expand housing opportunities” under the Expanded Pambansang …
Oct 16
16:20
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Finance veteran named new SSS chief
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as the new president and CEO of the Social Security System (SSS).Limlingan takes over from Robert Joseph de Claro, …
Oct 16
16:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
200 OFWs to be repatriated amid attacks in Saudi Arabia
THE government is preparing to repatriate an initial 200 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks following missile and drone attacks that disrupted flights from Riyadh, the Department …
Oct 16
16:17
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Baligod, 14 maleta boys arrested
​LAWYER Levi Baligod and 14 of the 18 “maleta boys” were arrested by the San Juan City Police for unjust vexation on Friday.​The 18 "maleta boys" are a group of former security …
PH
Oct 16
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Red Cross, DepEd tie up for emergency readiness
THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Department of Education (DepEd) announced Friday their partnership for school emergency readiness.​The emergency preparedness plan includes promoting mental health awareness, as well as peer support …
Oct 16
16:15
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
AI may perpetuate past injustices – SC’s Leonen
​ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) could perpetuate past injustices by reproducing biases in historical data and overlooking the circumstances of individual cases, Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said.​“A past injustice is never …
Oct 16
16:14
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PhilHealth medicine coverage cost sought
​PHARMACEUTICAL and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) president Dr. Diana Edralin urged PhilHealth to expand medicine coverage, improve drug supply, and speed up review processes to make treatments more accessible to …
PH
Oct 16
16:13
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
DepEd seeks P150B for unfunded learning programs
THE Department of Education (DepEd) has sought the Senate’s intervention to restore and augment its funding under the 2027 national budget, citing key operational gaps and unfunded learning programs.​Under the current draft …
PH
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 …
Oct 16
16:06
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Villar pushes tax credits for seniors, PWDs
​SEN. Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill (SB) 2494, or the proposed Tax Credit for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disability Discount Act.​The measure seeks to amend Republic Act (RA) 9994, or …
PH
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
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
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
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.
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
Baligod, 14 ‘maleta boys’ arrested over ‘unjust vexation’ case
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Levito Baligod, and 14 of his clients, known as the “maleta boys,” were arrested in San Juan City on Friday over an “unjust vexation” case, police said. San …
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
Manila Water: Service interruptions scheduled in parts of NCR, Rizal
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Metro Manila and Rizal may experience water service interruption due to the scheduled maintenance works of concessionaire Manila Water Company, Inc. starting Friday evening, Oct. 16. …
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
Victor Limlingan named new SSS chief
MANILA, Philippines — Finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan has been appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the new president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS). …
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
Senators back restoration of funding for DepEd’s Aral Program
Screengrab Senate of the Philippines / YouTube MANILA, Philippines — Senators are eyeing the restoration of funding for the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (Aral) program. During the …
PH
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 …