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@rappler Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:06:50
FACT CHECK: Marcos not impeached, replaced by Sara Duterte
There is no vacancy in the presidency, nor is there any ruling or order from the Supreme Court that impeaches President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., allowing Vice President Sara Duterte to replace him
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@rappler Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:55:50
Rappler Talk: The nerds watching the national budget
Rappler reporter Patrick Cruz sits down with People's Budget Coalition co-convenor Ken Abante to unpack their findings on the proposed 2027 national budget, from more than P1 trillion in potential red flags to congressional budget insertions.
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@rappler Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:00:00
Here's why persons with disabilities must register under new ID system
The National Council on Disability Affairs targets to register all 2.9 million persons with disabilities under the unified ID system by December 2027, before phasing out the old cards possibly by 2030
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@rappler Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:17:51
Solar for whom? What Philippines can learn from Pakistan's rooftop boom
As rooftop solar begins to catch on in the Philippines, Pakistan shows why the country must make sure the boom reaches more Filipinos without leaving the power grid struggling to keep up
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@inquirer Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:04:00
Bangsamoro starts a new chapter
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) starts a new chapter today as the first elected parliament holds its inaugural session starting at 1:30 p.m. at the regional legislature's Plenary Hall. The session will be opened by Sheikh Muslim Guiamaden, the Bangsamoro Wali or ceremonial head, who is expected to
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@inquirer Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:49:17
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — Preparations for Undas 2026 are in place across the country, with authorities ready to manage the influx of cemetery visitors and travelers heading to their home provinces for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. READ: Undas 2026 in Manila: Grave finders, visiting hours, traffic advisories Follow our live updates for the
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@inquirer Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:22:44
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 31
MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of Filipino families are expected to visit cemeteries and travel to their home provinces on the eve of Undas to pay tribute to their departed loved ones, as authorities intensify security and traffic management operations. Airports, seaports, bus terminals and major roads are also bracing for increased passenger and vehicle volume
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@inquirer Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:24:59
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Nov. 1
MANILA, Philippines — Millions of Filipinos are expected to visit cemeteries and memorial parks across the country on Sunday, November 1, to pay tribute to their departed loved ones as they observe All Saints' Day. Follow this page for reports and latest developments in the situation at cemeteries and memorial parks nationwide, including crowd conditions,
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@inquirer Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:39:04
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Nov. 2
MANILA, Philippines — As the long Undas weekend draws to a close, Filipinos who traveled to their home provinces to observe All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are expected to begin their journey back to Metro Manila and other urban centers on Monday. Bus terminals, seaports and airports are bracing for an influx of
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@inquirer Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:32:56
Army's 75IB honored for roles in peaceful BARMM elections
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — The Armys 601st Infantry Brigade has honored the 75th Infantry Battalion (75IB) for its service and contributions to maintaining peace and security in the Bangsamoro region, particularly during the first parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, 2026. Brig. Gen. Gremel Brual, commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade, led the tribute
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@inquirer Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:21:38
Teodoro warns: Future generations risk losing WPS resources
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday warned that future generations of Filipinos could lose access to the countrys maritime resources if the Philippines fails to defend its rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Teodoro said the country would increasingly need to rely on the sea for resources to
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@inquirer Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:40:50
Barangay certificates, cedulas not valid for voter registration – Comelec
MANILA, Philippines — Barangay certificates and cedulas will not be accepted as proof of identity for voter registration, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia said. The voter registration period will run from Nov. 10 to July 30, 2027, allowing Filipinos to register, transfer their registration or reactivate their voter status. READ: Comelec reopens
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@inquirer Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:48:32
Naga City, 6 Batanes towns to skip Nov. 10 voter registration reopening
MANILA, Philippines — Naga City and six municipalities in Batanes will not participate in the nationwide reopening of voter registration on November 10, due to a scheduled plebiscite and special elections, respectively, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Thursday. Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said voter registration in Naga City would be temporarily suspended due
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@inquirer Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:34:29
1Sambayan says 'definitive resolution' needed in WPS issue
MANILA, Philippines — The 1Sambayan political coalition urged for a resolution grounded in international law amid the continued aggression by China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The 1Sambayan said that the unresolved issues in the WPS should once again be brought before a tribunal constituted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of
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