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@rappler Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:30:00
FACT CHECK: Jinggoy Estrada not acquitted of plunder; bail hearing ongoing
For non-bailable cases like plunder, a petition for bail needs to be filed. The court then holds summary hearings to determine whether the evidence of guilt is strong.
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@rappler Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00
Cebu, save your sensilyo! BSP's coin machines could arrive by January 2027
After more than a year on pause, the central bank's popular coin deposit machines could return in January 2027, this time with a rollout beyond Metro Manila taking priority
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inquirer.net
@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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@inquirer Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:35:33
Heavy security ready for historic BARMM inaugural session on Friday
COTABATO CITY Heavy security and comprehensive operational measures are already in place for the Bangsamoro Parliaments historic inaugural session on Friday, Oct. 30, according to the military. The assurance came amid social media reports circulating in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) about possible disruptions as the first regular parliament begins its
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@inquirer Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:32:54
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 29
MANILA, Philippines — Preparations are underway across the Philippines for Undas 2026, as authorities gear up for the influx of cemetery visitors and travelers heading to their home provinces to observe All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. A mass exodus began as early as Thursday, October 29, as Filipinos took advantage of the long
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@inquirer Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:04:00
Bangsamoro starts new chapter
COTABATO CITY–The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) starts a new chapter today as the first elected parliament holds its inaugural session starting at 1:30 p.m. at the regional legislature's Plenary Hall. The session will be opened by Sheikh Muslim Guiamaden, the Bangsamoro Wali or ceremonial head, who is expected to oversee the election
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@inquirer Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:49:17
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — Preparations for Undas 2026 are in place across the country, with authorities ready to manage the influx of cemetery visitors and travelers heading to their home provinces for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. READ: Undas 2026 in Manila: Grave finders, visiting hours, traffic advisories Follow our live updates for the
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@gmanetwork Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:49:00
The Master Cutter 2: Manang Cita, pinayuhan sina Atoy at Audrey! (Episode 124)
Aired (October 29, 2026): Pinayuhan ni Manang Cita (Rio Locsin) sina Atoy (Dingdong Dantes) at Audrey (Max Collins) na matutong magkompromiso at makinig sa isa't isa upang mapanatili ang maayos na pagsasama bilang mag-asawa. Mahaba pa ang sinulid na tatahiin! Don't miss the latest episodes of 'The Master Cutter', weekdays at 8 PM on GMA Prime, starring Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins, Jo Berry, Polo Ravales, Ketchup Eusebio, Max Eigenmann, KC Montero, Kuya Kurt, and Ms. Rio Locsinalso featuring Sienna Stevens, Charlie Fleming, Prince Carlos, Ericca Laude, Herlene Budol, Kelvin Miranda, and many more! #TheMasterCutterAnakNgSinulid #TheMasterCutter #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso
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@gmanetwork Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:50:32
The Master Cutter 2: Janine and Ibyang help Audrey see Oscar in a new light! (Episode 124)
Aired (October 29, 2026): Hindi namalayan nina Ibyang (Sienna Stevens) at Janine (Ericca Laude) na nabago nila ang pananaw ng kanilang inang si Audrey (Max Collins) tungkol sa pagkatao ni Oscar (Tom Rodriguez), lalo na sa usapin ng pagiging pamilya kahit hindi magkadugo. Mahaba pa ang sinulid na tatahiin! Don't miss the latest episodes of 'The Master Cutter', weekdays at 8 PM on GMA Prime, starring Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins, Jo Berry, Polo Ravales, Ketchup Eusebio, Max Eigenmann, KC Montero, Kuya Kurt, and Ms. Rio Locsinalso featuring Sienna Stevens, Charlie Fleming, Prince Carlos, Ericca Laude, Herlene Budol, Kelvin Miranda, and many more! #TheMasterCutterAnakNgSinulid #TheMasterCutter #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso
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@gmanetwork Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:58
The Master Cutter 2: Oscar, nag-MAOY sa inuman! (Episode 124)
Aired (October 29, 2026): Sa pagbabalik-tanaw nina Atoy (Dingdong Dantes) at Oscar (Tom Rodriguez) sa kanilang mga pinagsamahan noong nasa militar pa sila, muling nabuhay kay Oscar ang hinanakit mula sa mapait na karanasan nila sa huling misyon. Mahaba pa ang sinulid na tatahiin! Don't miss the latest episodes of 'The Master Cutter', weekdays at 8 PM on GMA Prime, starring Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins, Jo Berry, Polo Ravales, Ketchup Eusebio, Max Eigenmann, KC Montero, Kuya Kurt, and Ms. Rio Locsinalso featuring Sienna Stevens, Charlie Fleming, Prince Carlos, Ericca Laude, Herlene Budol, Kelvin Miranda, and many more! #TheMasterCutterAnakNgSinulid #TheMasterCutter #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso
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