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FACT CHECK: Duterte not back in PH; post takes out of context old news report, video
On October 13, the same day the false post circulated, former president Rodrigo Duterte physically appeared at the fourth status conference of his case in the International Criminal Court
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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 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:48:58
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 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:23:08
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 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:26:22
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 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:46:41
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 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:33
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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@inquirer 3 hours ago
Tarriela to Carlos: You failed to defend WPS rights as security adviser
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela accused former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos of failing to defend the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea during her tenure, claiming the government's transparency initiative began only after she was replaced. Tarriela questioned Carlos' record as
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Tarriela hits back at Carlos: You're angrier at me than at China
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela fired back at former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos after she told him to shut up and called him a "troublemaker," questioning why she appeared angrier at him than at China. "Tinuruan ako ng aking mga magulang na
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Palawan authorities warn of another China rocket launch
Puerto Princesa City — The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of the Palawan provincial government warned the public on Thursday about another Long March 8 rocket the People's Republic of China is set to launch on Sunday, October 25. The launch is scheduled between 9:42 a.m. and 10:43 a.m., after which rocket debris is expected
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Bimby Aquino, malaking kunsiderasyon si Josh sa paghahanap ng love life
Naging emosyonal si King of Talk Boy Abunda nang balikan ang napag-usapan nila ni Bimby Aquino, ang bunsong anak ni Kris Aquino, tungkol sa kaniyang Kuya Josh. Si Kris Aquino ang isa sa special guests ng batikang host sa kanyang birthday week sa Fast Talk with Boy Abunda. Pagbabahagi ni Boy, "She talked about how generous, how pure Josh is. She spoke about how Bimb stayed with her in this journey." Ayon sa batikang host, sa pagtatapos ng kaniyang interview sa Queen of All Media ay sumama si Bimby. Dito, naging emosyonal na si Boy nang balikan niya ang mga sinabi ng bunsong anak ni Kris tungkol kay Josh na may special needs. Ang nakaka-touch din, si Bimb. When he spoke about Josh, sabi niya, the kindest, most generous, 'I will only marry a girl who can accept kuya. Because I know that one day, when mama is gone, I will take care of him.' Nakaka-proud, sabi ni Boy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kapuso PR (@kapusopr) Nagbahagi rin umano si Bimby ng mga posibilidad sa kaniyang buhay at karera. Sa katunayan, sabi ni Boy, dapat abangan ang sagot ng young star sa kaniyang huling tanong. You should watch out for my last question, I said, 'When you turn 40, 45, do you see yourself as president of this country?' Bantayan n'yo 'yung sagot, sabi ni Boy. TINGNAN ANG PAGKABINATA NI BIMBY SA GALLERY NA ITO: Kamakailan lang ay naging laman si Josh ng mga balita dahil sa mga komento ng Machong Chismisan hosts. Pag-amin ni Boy, pinili niyang 'wag nang banggitin kay Kris ang naturang kontrobersiya, pero in-acknowledge naman niya ang paghingi nila ng paumanhin. Maganda naman na nag-apologize because that's acknowledging our wrongdoing. Pero may mga pagkakamali that fall under the law at hindi ko 'yan panghimasukan. Ngayon na may kaso ang NBI laban sa kanila, tama lamang na nag-apologize sila dahil marami ang nasaktannasaktan kayo, nasaktan ako, sabi ni Boy. Pagpapatuloy pa ng King of Talk, And thank you for realizing that what you did was wrong. You mocked and insulted a young man who has no power to fight back. Pero tama lang, thank you for apologizing. Related gallery: Is Bimby Aquino Yap ready to enter showbiz?
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