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Lawmakers hail Supreme Court ruling voiding billions in budget items
Lawmakers have welcomed the Supreme Courts ruling declaring key provisions of the 2024, 2025and 2026 General Appropriations Acts (GAA) unconstitutional, describing the decision as a decisive victory for public accountability.
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COA flags P397M 'duplicate,' 'overlapping' AICS payments
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) said it found P397.45 million worth of "duplicate, multiple and overlapping" payments to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In its 2025 annual audit report, COA noted that some beneficiaries of the AICS program
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INQToday: Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakens off Aparri, Cagayan
Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakens off Aparri, Cagayan Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakened on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as it moved west-northwestward east of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau said. Solgen to appeal SC ruling on 2024, 2025 budgets The Office of the Solicitor General will file a motion for reconsideration to the Supreme
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Walang pasok: Oct. 22 classes suspended in some areas due to Rosal
MANILA, Philippines — Classes and work in government offices were suspended in some areas on Thursday, Oct. 22, due to the expected impact of Super Typhoon Rosal. As of 9 p.m. on Oct. 21, classes at all levels in public and private schools in Batanes were suspended for Oct. 22. Work in government offices in
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Kapunan: Pursuing grave threat issue vs VP might have diverted trial
MANILA, Philippines — The grave threats impeachment article filed against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte could have diverted attention away from the charges against her, as it would have allowed her to revisit allegations involving threats to her own life — thus prolonging the trial. That was the reason the prosecution dropped the fourth impeachment
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Manila Water keeps system losses below 15% for El Niño readiness
MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water strengthens its preparations for the anticipated impacts of a looming strong El Niño, the company continues to maximize every available drop of treated water by keeping its non-revenue water (NRW), or system losses, below 15 percent, a performance level comparable to that achieved by many utilities in developed countries. In
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PCSO lotto results Oct. 21: ₱291.39-M jackpot unwon
MANILA, Philippines — No jackpot winner emerged in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, according to results provided for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Grand Lotto 6/55 draw produced the winning combination 13-08-42-14-30-12, carrying a jackpot prize of ₱291.39 million. No ticket holder matched all six
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Negros police to mobilize over 3,000 personnel for 'Undas'
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) will mobilize some 3,119 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), partner agencies, and force multipliers from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, to strengthen security, intensify crime prevention, and safeguard the public during the observance of All Saints' Day and
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PCG suspends small vessel trips in northern Quezon due to Rosal
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended small-vessel operations in northern Quezon on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as rough seas generated by Super Typhoon Rosal threatened sea travel. In a public advisory, the PCG station in Real, Quezon, cited the 5 p.m. weather bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
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Classes suspended in Cotabato school after killing of councilman
KABACAN, Cotabato – Classes in a school in Barangay Lower Paatan here were suspended following Wednesdays attack that led to the killing of a village councilman and his brother. Lower Paatan Punong Barangay Abdulracid Dima ordered the temporary suspension of classes at Lower Paatan Elementary School, effective Wednesday, as a precaution for the safety of
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Alleged ex-rebel, Caraga's 10th most wanted, falls in Agusan del Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 33-year-old man described by authorities as a former communist rebel and ranked as the Caraga region's 10th most wanted person was arrested during a joint police and military operation in Trento, Agusan del Sur, on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, director of Police Regional Office 13
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Capiz creates El Niño task force, sets 15-day deadline for action plan
ILOILO CITY — Capiz Gov. Fredenil Castro has ordered the creation of a provincial El Niño Task Force and given it 15 days to prepare an action plan to address potential water shortages, agricultural losses and health risks caused by prolonged dry spells. Under Executive Order No. 31, signed Oct. 21, 2026, the task force
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MMDA flags 5 major cemeteries for Undas traffic management
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has designated five major cemeteries in Metro Manila as priority areas for traffic management during Undas 2026, the agency said on Wednesday, Oct. 21. MMDA Traffic Discipline Office Director Atty. Vic Nuñez identified the cemeteries as Manila North Cemetery, Manila South Cemetery, Loyola Memorial Park in
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NBI rescues child from alleged online sexual abuse, exploitation
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Wednesday it had rescued a 9-year-old child from alleged online sexual abuse and exploitation. The suspect, who is over 30 years old, was brought to NBI headquarters in Pasay City following his arrest. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the bureau's Anti-Human Trafficking Division conducted the
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Quezon activates task force as El Niño threatens farms, water supply
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Quezon provincial government has activated its El Niño Task Force and stepped up preparations to mitigate the potential effects of prolonged dry conditions and extreme heat on agriculture, public health and community safety. "Our El Niño Task Force is now activated. We have already identified the measures we will undertake
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Forcing employees to perform in Christmas parties a form of bullying
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) reminded employers that forcing employees to perform during company events, including Christmas parties, is a form of bullying. Dole-7 Regional Labor Information Officer III Roberto "Bob" M. Cabardo said that making employees participate in a dance or any presentation against their will for an event
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Flu-like illnesses up in Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Cases of flu-like illnesses have been on the rise across Oriental Mindoro as public health facilities in the province heighten preparations to manage an expected increase in heat-related cases brought about by the El Niño phenomenon. Dr. Cielo Ante, Provincial Health Officer, confirmed the upward trend, reporting that flu-like
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DENR records big colony of endangered fruit bats in Aurora forests
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — More than 8,000 endangered fruit bats have been recorded at a roosting site in Aurora Memorial National Park in the Sierra Madre mountain range, highlighting the importance of protecting the park's forest habitats to help ensure their survival and sustain natural forest regeneration. In a statement on Wednesday, the Department of
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Bukidnon planters seek fixed price for raw sugar
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — A key leader of the sugar sector in Bukidnon province on Wednesday urged industry regulators to peg raw sugar prices to at least P2,800 per 50-kilogram bag for farmers "to earn fairly" as the province prepares for an early milling season amid fears of a severe impact of the El
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In Bohol, cloud seeding begins to save farms
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Bohol has launched cloud-seeding operations to help farmers cope with drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, as initial agricultural damage in the province approaches P300 million. The aircraft conducted its first cloud-seeding flight on Monday, followed by a second operation on Tuesday, as the provincial government intensified efforts to
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