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@inquirer Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:46:43
Marcos prefers diplomacy over declaring Chinese envoy persona non grata
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. does not want to declare any foreign diplomat persona non grata, including Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan, as the country remains keen on resolving issues through diplomatic means, Palace press officer Claire Castro said Monday. This comes as the Senate is eyeing a resolution on the
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@inquirer Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:54
West Philippine Sea: Teodoro reiterates PH troops not troublemakers
MANILA, Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday maintained that Philippine troops in the West Philippine Sea were defending the country's rights under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) and were not seeking to provoke trouble. "Consistent with our earlier pronouncements, number one, we refute all allegations made
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@inquirer Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:14:02
PH Senate reso urging DFA to declare Jing Quan persona non grata filed
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution urging the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to recommend declaring Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata was filed at the Senate on Monday. Sen. Erwin Tulfo filed Senate Resolution No. 739 following Jing's statement that China "may easily win" if it wanted to use force in a confrontation over
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@inquirer Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:21:29
Teodoro: China uses propaganda to sow division among Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro on Monday said China uses propaganda efforts aimed at influencing people and sowing division among Filipinos over the country's territorial sovereignty. Teodoro, during the Senate hearing on the 2027 budget of the Department of National Defense and its attached agencies, affirmed that China's People's Liberation Army employs
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@inquirer Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:10:36
Iqbal welcomes Palace vow not to meddle in BARMM chief selection
COTABATO CITY – Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Peace Implementing Panel chairperson Mohagher Iqbal has welcomed the national governments assurance that it will not intervene in the Bangsamoro Parliaments selection of the regions next chief minister. Iqbal , an elected Member of Parliament (MP), thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for what he called a clear
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@inquirer Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:15:35
Comelec starts printing ballots for Batanes special polls, Naga plebiscite
[Updated Oct. 20, 2026, 5 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) began printing ballots on Tuesday, Oct. 20, for the special election in Batanes and the plebiscite in Naga City. Comelec is overseeing the ballot printing process at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City. Ballot printing, initially scheduled for Oct. 14, was
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@inquirer 21 hours ago
Ejercito flags possible pro-China trolls on social media
MANILA, Philippines —Is China using social media trolls to spread propaganda that would sow division among Filipinos over the country's territorial sovereignty? Sen. JV Ejercito raised this issue with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday during the hearing on the 2027 budget of the Department of National Defense (DND). Ejercito, the chair of the
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@inquirer 21 hours ago
China says tracked US Navy ship in Escoda Shoal
BEIJING, China — Chinas military said Tuesday it had sent forces to "track and monitor" a U.S. Navy vessel that sailed through disputed waters in the West Philippine Sea. The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) said the USS Charleston, a littoral combat ship, had "illegally intruded into waters adjacent to Xianbin Jiao," Chinas name for the
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@inquirer 21 hours ago
Comelec to implement WFH setup every Monday starting November
MANILA, Philippines The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will implement a work-from-home arrangement every Monday, as part of the government's energy-saving efforts. In an announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 20, the poll body said the arrangement would take effect on Nov. 9, 2026, and remain in place until March 29, 2027. The setup will cover the
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@inquirer 14 hours ago
AFP monitors 31 Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy monitored 31 Chinese coast guard and naval vessels around four key features in the West Philippine Sea from Oct. 13 to 19, up from 27 the previous week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent
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@inquirer 3 hours ago
Eastern Visayas Army commander to youth: Shun West PH Sea lies
TACLOBAN CITY — The Army's Eastern Visayas commander has urged young people to stay informed about issues affecting the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty and guard against disinformation amid renewed tensions between the Philippines and China over the West Philippine Sea. Brig. Gen. Peter Burgonio, commander of the Army's 8th Infantry Division based in Catbalogan
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@gmanetwork 4 hours ago
Love, Siargao: Siargao curse is real
Tila napatunayan nina Jao (Alden Richards) at Kara (Nadine Lustre) ang tunay na mahika sa likod ng Siargao curse, na naging isang magical experience para sa kanila dahil natagpuan nila ang isa't isa. Huwag papalampasin ang finale ng 'Love, Siargao' ngayong Biyernes, 9:35 p.m. sa GMA Prime at 11:28 p.m. sa GTV.
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@gmanetwork 4 hours ago
Born To Shine: Full Episode 180 (October 21, 2026)
Aired (October 21, 2026): Nais makipagbati nina Minchie (Manilyn Reynes) at Dara (Vina Morales) kay Vanna (Sheryl Cruz) upang muling maayos ang kanilang relasyong tatlo. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso
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@gmanetwork 4 hours ago
KITCHEN RAID with Umami Mommy, Chef Rosebud Benitez! | Farm To Table
Aired (October 18, 2026): Legendary Celebrity Chef Rosebud Benitez reveals the secret behind her 'Umami' empire at her new restaurant, 201 Brunch and Bistro! But as the Truffle Miso Pasta hits the plate, Chef JR threatens to turn the heat up with his kitchen raid! #FarmToTable For more Farm to Table Highlights, visit this link: https://shorturl.at/JiWPM Watch the full episodes of your favorite GMA shows on the new GMA Play app. Download now on Google Play and App Store. Also available on GMANetwork.com/GMAPlay and Android TVs! ATM is your lifestyle channel bringing you the inspo to live your best lives at the moment with the trendiest food, travel, events, personal style, beauty favorites, and everything in between! #AdventureTasteMoments #GMANetwork #ATM
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@gmanetwork 3 hours ago
Born To Shine: Vanna Grande wants grand revenge against Dara and Minchie! (Episode 180)
Aired (October 21, 2026): Hindi titigil si Vanna (Sheryl Cruz) hangga't hindi siya nakakapaghiganti kina Dara (Vina Morales) at Minchie (Manilyn Reynes). #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso
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