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This week's milestones: Oct. 25 to Oct. 31
Oct. 26, 1521 The remaining crew of the expedition once led by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan dropped anchor at "Biraham Batulach," known today as Barangay Batulaki, to take shelter from a violent storm. In the detailed account of the voyage, Antonio Pigafetta, a Venetian scholar and explorer, also wrote that Sebastian el Cano had
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Higaonon youth of Agusan del Sur turns coffee waste into cascara tea
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — For the past four decades, the coffee groves tended by the indigenous Higaonon tribe in Sitio San Jose, Barangay Maasin, in Esperanza town, Agusan del Sur, yielded a steady harvest of cherry beans for tribal communities in the area. However, the steady dose of caffeine these coffee plants
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2 Coast Guard personnel slain in Cotabato City shooting
MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel have died following a shooting incident in Cotabato City, the agency confirmed as it mourned their deaths and vowed to pursue justice. In a statement on Saturday, the PCG identified the fatalities as Seaman First Class Reniel Agpalo and Seaman Second Class Louther Jhon Vitor, both
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Tesda chief denies P5-M 'allocation' for Lacson
MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) denied authorizing a P5-million allocation for Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson. "As Tesda Secretary, I did not authorize anyone to offer any allocation or one amounting to P5 million to Senator Ping Lacson," Tesda Director-General Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez said in a
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4 PAF pilots killed in Batangas crash
MANILA, Philippines — Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed after two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight in Batangas on Friday, the Air Force confirmed on Saturday. The PAF has described the incident as an "aviation accident" and could not immediately confirm if what had happened was a collision. Both aircraft went
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5 heat-related ailments may also be compensated – ECC
MANILA, Philippines — Fainting, heat rash and kidney injury are among five additional heat-related conditions that may qualify workers for compensation under expanded guidelines issued by the Employees' Compensation Commission (ECC) amid the looming threat of El Niño. "We came out with a resolution that reiterates the coverage of heat-related diseases while also recognizing the
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SC initiative gives support to grassroots lawyers
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court is formally extending support to public interest lawyers and organizations to help them in their missions while promoting grassroots lawyering as a viable career path. The Supreme Court on Friday released rules promulgated on Aug. 26 for the formal recognition of organizations and legal practitioners devoted to developmental and
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Veteran journo held for libel, 'unaware' of case in Davao
MANILA, Philippines — Following his Saturday morning arrest, veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. remains in the dark about who is behind the cyberlibel complaint lodged against him and what triggered it, with his lawyer saying he was not given due process. Human rights lawyer Dino de Leon, who is representing Lustre in the case, confirmed
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Senate minority bloc urges gov't 'dialogue' with Dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Senate minority bloc on Saturday urged authorities to "dialogue" with fugitive Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and work toward a "peaceful resolution" of the government's efforts to arrest him after it placed a P50-million bounty on his head. The group made the appeal in a statement, where they also
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Decoding a 29-year habit: Data, intent and the future of INQUIRER
As the public's entry points to information continue to evolve, INQUIRER.net uses data not just to measure the effectiveness of its reporting but also to better understand its audience's need for news. While measuring standard metrics remains part of our data strategy, it is important for this newsroom to continually determine which visits to our
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Lacson: Keep cameras rolling during budget talks suspension
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson suggested keeping livestream cameras rolling even when budget deliberations are suspended to prevent corruption from creeping into the 2027 budget measure. His proposal was specifically aimed at bicameral conference committee proceedings. "When the budget bill reaches the bicam, as what happened last year, there were many suspensions where lawmakers
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Lacson: Use 'savings' from Senate budget cuts for El Niño preparations
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson has proposed using the savings from cuts to the Senate's proposed 2027 budget to fund preparations for Super El Niño and other government priorities. Lacson, who chairs the Senate accounts panel, earlier said the Senate was considering cutting about P2 billion from its proposed 2027 budget in the National
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ITCZ to bring rains, thunderstorms over much of PH on Sunday
MANILA, Philippines — The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Visayas, Mindanao, the Bicol Region, Romblon and Palawan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday. Possible flash floods or landslides are likely in these areas due to moderate to, at times, heavy rains,
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INQUIRER at 29: Adapting as Filipinos' news habits change
Last of three parts PART I: The state of Philippine news: Trust falls amid changing media habits PART II: Fewer Filipinos trust the news. Can PH media win them back? MANILA, Philippines — As INQUIRER.net marks its 29th anniversary, the newsroom is adapting to changes in how Filipinos find and consume news, exploring ways to
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Army readies new defense brigade as troops return from BARMM deployment
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The last of the four battalions of the Army's 10th Infantry Division (ID) deployed to help secure the historic Bangsamoro parliamentary elections on Sept. 14 had returned to its home base, clearing the way for the military to shift gears toward territorial defense. In an email to the Inquirer on
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Journalist Philip Lustre posts P50,000 bail in cyberlibel case
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. was released on bail on Saturday after friends in the media pooled funds for his release in less than an hour, following his arrest earlier that day. Lustre was arrested in Quezon City after a Davao court issued a warrant for his arrest on a cyberlibel charge.
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Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrol' after Beijing slams US arms deal
By Ben Blanchard and Ryan Woo TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out another combat patrol near the island, after Beijing threatened to take countermeasures in response to a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger
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Storm Trami lands in Vietnam posing flood risks, toll rises in Philippines
HANOI (Reuters) -Storm Trami hit central Vietnam on Sunday, threatening to trigger heavy rains and dangerous floods after leaving a path of destruction in the Philippines. The Southeast Asian country, with its extended coastline, is prone to storms and floods that often cause significant casualties and property damage. Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60 cm (23.6 inches) on Sunday and Monday, according to the
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Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexicos central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose. Zacatecas Governor David Monreal earlier on Saturday had initially reported a preliminary death toll of 24 people, but the
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Bolivia's Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the government of his former ally, President Luis Arce. Morales posted a video on Facebook taken inside a moving car, showing him sitting in the front passenger seat and at least two bullet holes in the windshield. The driver appeared to have
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