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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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:38:00
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 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:30:00
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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@inquirer Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:35:00
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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@inquirer Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:43:30
WestMinCom: Chinese carrier fleet seen traversing Mindanao waters
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur A Chinese Navy carrier fleet was spotted passing through waters off Mindanao last week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) disclosed on Monday. In a statement, WestMinCom said its Maritime Situational Awareness Center (MSAC-WM) and other maritime units tracked the Peoples Liberation Army
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@inquirer Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:46:56
Macalintal asks SC to hold oral arguments on BSKE postponement law
MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to hold oral arguments on a petition to abolish the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) Postponement Law. He filed the urgent motion electronically before the SC on Oct. 25, reiterating that the law was intended solely to postpone the November 2026
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@inquirer Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:40:15
Security ramped up for first session of BARMM's elected parliament
COTABATO CITY — Military and police forces are on full alert ahead of the inaugural session of the newly elected Bangsamoro Parliament on Friday, Oct.30, with troops and armored tanks deployed in strategic parts of the city despite no specific security threats monitored by the intelligence community. Brig. Gen. Edgar Catu, commander of the Army's
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@inquirer Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:23:01
Comelec to reopen voter registration on Nov. 10 for 2028 polls
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resume its voter registration on November 10, 2026, until July 30, 2027,ahead of the 2028 national and local elections, its Chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Wednesday. Garcia said the poll body scheduled the registration early so it will have enough time to process and cleanse
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@inquirer Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:01:02
Gov't assures security for first Bangsamoro Parliament session
COTABATO CITY — The national government on Wednesday said security measures were in place for the inaugural session of the newly elected Bangsamoro Parliament on Friday, Oct. 30. Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento, Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), said the government-Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities met
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@inquirer Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:02:08
Comelec: Batanes polls' canvassing results to be sent via messaging app
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will utilize a messaging platform for the canvassing of votes for the special elections in Batanes on November 28. Comelec chairperson George Garcia on Wednesday said this is to enable the quick transmission of results and the proclamation of winner. The poll chief said that the pilot
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@philstar Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:04:00
Bahay, Alas steer Blue Eagles past Bulldogs
Jared Bahay and Kieffer Alas heated up just in time to carry the Ateneo Blue Eagles past the red-hot National University Bulldogs, 69-65, in the UAAP Season 89 mens basketball tourney Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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@philstar Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:46:00
13 kids, woman hospitalized after eating 'tuba-tubaâ fruits
Thirteen school children and an adult were confined to a hospital after feasting on ripe tuba-tuba fruits, resembling the edible lanzones, in Barangay Topland in Koronadal City in South Cotabato on Monday.
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@philstar Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:47:00
Tamaraws clip Falcons to regain winning ways
Far Eastern University trampled their way back to the win column after keeping the Adamson Soaring Falcons at bay, 73-66, in their UAAP Season 89 mens basketball clash Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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@philstar Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:49:00
Eala storms back vs Gibson to punch quarters ticket in Toray Pan Pacific tilt
Alex Eala came from behind and grinded out a three-set victory over Talia Gibson, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0, to barge into the quarterfinal round of the Toray Pan Pacific Tennis Open Wednesday evening in Japan.
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@philstar Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:25:00
Bolick, Winston push Road Warriors one win away from PBA semis
Robert Bolick and Schonny Winston produced 31 points each to push the NLEX Road Warriors to a huge 124-117 victory over the Phoenix Fuel Masters in Game 2 of their PBA Governors Cup quarterfinal clash Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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