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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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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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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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'Stars Reignited' concert reunion adds November show
Stars Reignited: The Metropop Star Search Concert Reunion will stage a repeat performance on November 28 at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan, following the reported sellout of its September 5 show at Teatrino.
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Pangilinan to Marcos: You sent Duterte and Romualdez to jail, you can expel Chinaâ s envoy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to face pressure from lawmakers to expel Chinas ambassador, this time from Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, who reminded him that hisgovernment was able toput former President Rodrigo Duterte and his own cousin behind bars.
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Heart Evangelista generates $9.8 million in media impact value at Milan Fashion Week
Heart Evangelista generated $9.8 million(approximately P620 million)in Media Impact Value (MIV) during Milan Fashion Week (MFW) Spring/Summer 2027, according to fashion analytics company Launchmetrics.
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Batanes placed under Signal No. 2 due to â Rosalâ
Batanes has been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 as Super Typhoon Rosal(international name: Champi) maintained its strength while moving west-northwestward over the sea east of Northern Luzon.
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ICC prosecutors drop one drug war killing from Rodrigo Duterte case
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have dropped one alleged killing of a high-value drug target from their case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, after judges ruled it fell outside the time frame of the charge, according to a court filing.
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Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Aurora as Rosal approaches
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, suspended sea travel for all motor bancas and other watercraft within its jurisdiction in Aurora province as a precaution against Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi). In a sea travel advisory, the PCG Coast Guard Station Aurora ordered the temporary suspension to
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DepEd orders schools to brace for disruptions as Rosal approaches
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has directed schools and Schools Division Offices (SDOs) in areas potentially affected by Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) to activate disaster preparedness and learning continuity measures as the powerful cyclone moves toward Northern Luzon. In its preparedness advisory issued at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October
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Rehabilitated Edsa Busway stations in QC, Caloocan reopen
MANILA, Philippines — Three rehabilitated and modernized Edsa Busway stations in Quezon City and Caloocan City opened to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with improvements aimed at making commuting more comfortable and accessible. The stations in Bagong Barrio and Monumento in Caloocan City and North Avenue in Quezon City are now open following rehabilitation
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NBI: 'Boyet' Toledo linked to Laos drug seizure has multiple cases
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday said that one of the persons of interest in the alleged attempt to smuggle illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines have multiple cases. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said that they discovered that former pilot Rioklyn Pizarras Toledo, also known as "Boyet", has cases,
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Luistro: Prosecution ready to turn over evidence to Ombudsman
MANILA, Philippines — House lead prosecutor, Batangas Rep. Gerville "Jinky" Luistro, said Tuesday that the prosecution was ready to turn over evidence from Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial to the Ombudsman, but favored waiting for the agency's subpoena before submitting. Luistro said the panel would promptly respond to a formal request for records on
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Mans Carpio's P200,000 restaurant bill could feed 3 barangays – Ridon
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry L. Ridon, on Tuesday questioned the more than P200,000 restaurant bill allegedly charged to the credit card of lawyer Manases "Mans" Carpio, saying the amount covering a single meal could already feed residents of three barangays. Carpio is the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte,
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Duterte family's alleged mansions, luxury spending, appalling – Luistro
MANILA, Philippines — House lead prosecutor, Batangas Rep. Gerville "Jinky" Luistro, on Tuesday questioned the Duterte family's image of simple living amid reports of alleged mansions and expensive purchases linked to the family. "They tried to give an impression to us na sila ay simpleng pamilya lang na may simpleng buhay, but how can we
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