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6 more DPWH officials relieved amid Davao City flood control probe
MANILA, Philippines — Six more officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been removed from their posts amid the recommendation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to file cases against individuals involved in alleged anomalous flood control projects in Davao City. In a memorandum dated Wednesday, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon
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Probe into 'lapses' in Atong Ang's 'backdoor exit' needed – Palace
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation on the possible lapses in the reported departure of gambling tycoon Charlie "Atong" Ang from the country. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla earlier revealed that Ang had already left the country through the "backdoor." Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, however, maintained that Ang is still
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'Flood control-like' scandal flagged in DA's 2027 proposed budget
MANILA, Philippines — Several red flags were raised in the Department of Agriculture's (DA) proposed budget for 2027, particularly in infrastructure projects like farm-to-market roads whose grid coordinates were found in dubious locations, including Benham Rise and the Celebes Sea. During a Senate hearing, People's Budget Coalition Ken Abante warned of a possible repeat of
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4 containers with 'smuggled' cigarettes found at Zambales pier
IBA, Zambales — Four containers of suspected smuggled cigarettes were found at an illegally constructed pier in Palauig town in Zambales province, which has been under a cease-and-desist order since 2022, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Zambales, an unidentified vessel unloaded the containers at BNB Pier in Sitio
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MMDA starts early Undas preps amid Asean Summit buildup
MANILA, Philippines—Traffic and road management preparations for Undas will begin earlier than usual this year as the observance coincides with the activities for the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) made the announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Asean summit will take place from November 16
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Mindoro chemist lands Top 6 in 2026 licensure exam
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A chemistry graduate from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and a Mindoro native has secured sixth place in the October 2026 Chemists Computer-Based Licensure Examination with a rating of 93.50 percent. The CALABCO community recognized John Dominic T. Romasanta, a former member, for his achievement in the
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Revilla says evidence vs him calls for acquittal in malversation case
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Bong Revilla said an examination of the evidence against him presented by special prosecutors before the Sandiganbayan calls for his acquittal in the malversation case. He made this argument in his 24-page demurrer to evidence, attached to a motion for leave filed before the anti-graft court on Monday. The document
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Palace laughs off Duterte's remark that Marcos must 'stop politicking'
MANILA, Philippines —Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday laughed off Vice President Sara Duterte's call for the Marcos administration to "start working and stop politicking." Duterte had accused the government of attempting to bring her down by linking her to a business venture allegedly involving Chinese funding and a drug bust in Laos supposedly
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Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakens off Aparri, Cagayan
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakened on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as it moved west-northwestward east of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in its 5 p.m. weather advisory, reported that Rosal's eye was located 725 kilometers (450 miles) east of Aparri as
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SC: Filing raps over budget hikes next step to exact accountability
MANILA, Philippines The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that any criminal or administrative liability in the illegal increase and transfer of funds by lawmakers in the 2024 and 2025 national budget should be filed in the appropriate tribunals. Camille Ting, the high tribunal's spokesperson, said that proper cases should be filed against certain government
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Marcos, Angara roll out Yakap health caravan in Sulu
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara spearheaded on Tuesday the rollout of the Yaman ng Kalusugan (Yakap) health caravan at Kawmpang Elementary School in Patikul, Sulu, which will directly benefit over 1,600 young students, parents, and school personnel. Students and staff from Martirez Elementary School in Jolo also
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Marcos urged: Address unfinished gov't peace pact with MILF
MANILA, Philippines — A civic group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss the exit agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), a key step toward completing the peace process. In a statement Tuesday, AMANA BARMM welcomed Palace press officer Claire Castro's announcement that
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Ombudsman dismisses Dagupan treasurer over alleged P1M 'ghost' purchase
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it had ordered the dismissal of a Dagupan City treasurer over the alleged ghost purchase of two wooden motorboats worth almost P1 million. Romelita Fonseca Alcantara was also stripped of her retirement benefits, disqualified from holding public office, and had her civil service eligibility
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2026 Galing Pook Awards: Marcos names 10 outstanding governance programs
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday named the 10 outstanding local governance programs at the 2026 Galing Pook Awards ceremony at Malacañan Palace. This year's awardees were selected through a national search for local governance programs and evaluated based on the following criteria: positive results and impact; promotion of people's participation and
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4 arrested over alleged illegal petroleum trading in Payatas
MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals were arrested for allegedly illegal petroleum trading in Quezon City, police said Wednesday. The entrapment operation was conducted at around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday beside a gasoline station along Payatas Road. READ: Cops seize P1M worth of marijuana, arrest suspect in GenSan Undercover officers allegedly bought 12 liters of petroleum
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Ombudsman suspends DICT exec over alleged conflict in P1.5-B deal
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it ordered the preventive suspension of a Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary for alleged conflict of interest in contracts worth more than P1.5 billion. In a seven-page order, the Ombudsman said it found sufficient grounds to place DICT Undersecretary for e-government
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Clean water finally reaches Zambo Peninsula Indigenous People
MANILA, Philippines — For the Subanen people living in Barangay Sipakong, Bacungan, Zamboanga del Norte, getting water for their daily needs used to call for a long walk — 500 meters uphill — to reach springs and other water sources, a journey that took 30 to 45 minutes from the nearest road, depending on the
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NBI: 26 more suspected anomalous flood control projects under probe
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said it is investigating 26 more cases of alleged anomalous flood control projects across the country. According to the NBI, these are in addition to the 47 flood control projects that were flagged in the first district of Davao City. Of the 26 cases,
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Kapunan: Evidence filed early to prevent delays in Nov. 9 VP trial
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel filed its formal offer of evidence on Tuesday, deliberately ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to prevent procedural delays from disrupting the resumption of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte's impeachment trial on Nov. 9, according to private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan. "It hasnt been a break for us, really,
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Iligan eyes modern waste facility to reduce landfill waste
ILIGAN CITY — The city government of Iligan is moving to modernize its solid waste management system through a proposed 23-hectare integrated "circular economy" facility aimed at reducing landfill waste, boosting recycling, and converting organic discards into useful resources. The initiative took a step forward on Tuesday with the signing of a memorandum of agreement
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