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Teodoro: China's attempt to tow BRP Sierra Madre by force an act of war
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to forcibly tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre would constitute an "act of war" against the Philippines. "Any threat against BRP Sierra Madre will be taken very seriously because it will be an act against a military vessel
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@inquirer Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:32:15
Teodoro hits back at Carlos, backs Tarriela on China criticism
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday hit back at former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos over her criticism of him. Teodoro believes there is no room for such remarks when the countrys sovereignty and territory are at on the line. The secretary also backed Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West
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@inquirer 17 hours ago
Coast Guard drives away foreign fishing vessel off Lawak Island
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday said that it successfully chased off a foreign fishing vessel from the waters of Lawak Island. Fridays operation is the sixth time the PCG drove away a foreign vessel within the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG). The vessels position was monitored 2 nautical miles (nm) northeast
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@inquirer 9 hours ago
Comelec warns vs fake post on BSKE sked
MANILA, Philippines The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday warned the public against another fake social media post claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) would push through in December. READ: SC asks gov't to comment on petition vs deferment of barangay, SK polls The poll body debunked on Facebook a post
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Gibo Teodoro: 'Act of war' if China tries to tow Sierra Madre
MANILA, Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre by force would be considered an "act of war" against the Philippines. Teodoro was responding to a report by a Manila-based Chinese language newspaper that China was considering removing the
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@philstar 22 hours ago
CWC Interiors Fetes ULI Leaders
CWC Interiors president and CEO Fred Yuson hosted a convivial birthday celebration for Urban Land Institute Philippines leaders Raymond Rufino and Delfin Angelo Buds Wenceslao at the elegant penthouse of the CWC Design Center, the 12-story standout destination at Arnaiz Ave. in Makati City, with its Mondrian-inspired faade giving the historic old Pasay Road corridor a contemporary design landmark.
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@philstar 22 hours ago
P50 million bounty up for Batoâ s capture
Saying the gloves are off, the government has put up a P50-million bounty for any information that will lead to the capture of Sen. Ronald Bato dela Rosa, and gave him a week to surrender. In announcing the reward, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the senator, who is considered armed and dangerous, has been given all the courtesy to voluntarily surrender following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant of arrest issued in November 2025.
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@philstar 22 hours ago
Sherwin: Recall of House budget bill unnecessary
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday rejected calls from the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives to recall the chambers budget bill for 2027, saying that the Senate would make the necessary corrections to ensure constitutional compliance without risking a reenacted budget.
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@newsinfo 23 hours ago
Bohol to host PNPA entrance exam for first time
TAGBILARAN CITY — More than 200 aspiring police officers from Bohol are expected to take the Philippine National Police Academy Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) on Sunday, Oct. 25, as the province hosts the entrance examination for the first time. The examination will be held at Tagbilaran City College after Gov. Aris Aumentado requested that the
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Claire Castro stays; she's a 'treasure in this gov't' – PCO Sec. Cayetano
MANILA, Philippines —Palace Press Officer Claire Castro will remain at the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) amid a recent leadership change in this office. This comes as PCO Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano considers her combative approach a "treasure" in communicating Malacañangs message to the public. In a media interview on Friday, Cayetano confirmed that appointees under
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@newsinfo 23 hours ago
P50-M bounty for capture of 'armed and dangerous' Bato Dela Rosa – DILG
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday announced that Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa is now considered armed and dangerous and placed a P50 million bounty for his capture. "As of today, Sen. Bato will be considered armed and dangerous. We are placing a bounty of P50 million for his capture," Remulla told
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@newsinfo 23 hours ago
AWOL cop nabbed in Cagayan de Oro drug bust
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A policeman who went absent without leave, previously flagged for illegal drug use, was arrested along with a civilian in a buy-bust operation here yesterday afternoon. In an emailed advisory, the Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) said the police corporal, categorized as a high-value target, was apprehended at 3:19 p.m. on
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Marcos inaugurates P91-million solar irrigation system in Leyte
KANANGA, Leyte — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated a P91-million solar-powered irrigation system in this town, a project expected to provide water to 155 hectares of farmland and benefit 66 farmers from two barangays amid the threat of prolonged dry conditions associated with El Niño. Marcos assured farmers that the national government would
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