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@rappler 9 hours ago
SolGen to seek clarification, partial reconsideration of SC ruling on unprogrammed funds
The Office of the Solicitor General notes that the 12 separate opinions accompanying the Supreme Court ruling 'reflect the complexity of the constitutional questions presented and the differing judicial perspectives on their resolution'
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@rappler 8 hours ago
Rappler Recap: Race for next chief justice begins with Leonen, Caguioa
The Judicial and Bar Council interviews Marvic Leonen and Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa as part of its process of short listing nominees to replace retiring Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo
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@rappler 8 hours ago
Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws
The emergency shutdowns of banking, airline, rail, tax and government services show how much public and corporate systems rely on PHP, and how hard it is to fix such flaws quickly once they are made public
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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 10 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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@inquirer 10 hours ago
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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@inquirer 4 hours ago
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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@inquirer 3 hours ago
West PH Sea: AFP rejects China claim it OK'd BRP Sierra Madre resupply
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday rejected Chinas claim that it had approved the latest Philippine resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, stressing that Manila does not need Beijings permission to carry out military operations in the West Philippine Sea. "Who believes them?
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@inquirer 2 hours ago
LIST: Comelec cancels registration of 50 party-list groups
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has canceled the registration of 50 party-list groups, including Bayan Muna, for failing to meet participation or electoral performance requirements. Under Resolution 11281, the poll body revoked the registration of party-list groups, organizations and coalitions that either failed to participate in the two preceding elections or failed
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@inquirer 16 minutes ago
Comelec: Batanes bets must register online campaign platforms by Nov. 16
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has required candidates in the Nov. 28 Batanes special election to register their official online campaign platforms by Nov. 16. In a social media post, the poll body said the registration period runs from Oct. 20 to Nov. 16 through its Education and Information Department. The requirement
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