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@rappler 12 hours ago
Will the Senate consider a P2-B budget cut for 2027?
'If we are asking other government agencies to exercise fiscal discipline and justify every peso of their budget, then the Senate should lead by example,' says Senate finance committee chair JV Ejercito
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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 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:33:04
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 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:03:34
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 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:18:45
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 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:14
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 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:46:46
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 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:01:53
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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@inquirer 7 hours ago
Comelec warns public against fake post on BSKE schedule
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday warned the public against another fake social media post claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) would push through in December. In a post on its official Facebook page, the poll body debunked a post by Gallaza Sharly Paradise claiming that the elections
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@inquirer 7 hours ago
Teodoro: China's attempt to tow BRP Sierra Madre by force an act of war
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to forcibly tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre would constitute an "act of war" against the Philippines. "Any threat against BRP Sierra Madre will be taken very seriously because it will be an act against a military vessel
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@inquirer 6 hours ago
Teodoro hits back at Carlos, backs Tarriela on China criticism
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday hit back at former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos over her criticism of him. Teodoro believes there is no room for such remarks when the countrys sovereignty and territory are at on the line. The secretary also backed Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West
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@gmanetwork 13 hours ago
Yves opens pop-up exhibition 'A Little of BOTH' across five Asian cities including Manila
Seoul-based artist Yves, whose music connects K-pop with global alternative pop, invites audiences to see the world through her lens with A Little of BOTH photographs and notes by Yves.
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@gmanetwork 13 hours ago
RK Bagatsing, inspirasyon ang kuya Raymond sa pagpasok sa showbiz
Bilang nagmula sa pamilya ng mga aktor at pulitiko, may dalawang landas na maaaring tahakin si RK Bagatsing. Ngunit pinili ng 'Honor Thy Mother' star na maging aktor, at malaki umano ang naging impluwensya rito ng kaniyang kuya na si Raymond Bagatsing. Sa 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda' nitong Huwebes, October 22, ibinahagi ni RK na na-inspire siya sa kaniyang kuya Raymond na pasukin ang entertainment industry bilang aktor. When I was a kid, dinadala niya ako sa set ng mga teleserye niya and I always watched behind the camera and sobrang tuwang-tuwa ako sa nangyayari, sa chaos, and how scenes are being made, and eventually, sabi ko, 'Parang gusto kong gawin 'yan,' sabi ni RK. Alamin ang buong kuwento ng pagsisimula ng karera ni RK sa showbiz sa gallery na ito:
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@gmanetwork 12 hours ago
TiktoClock: Kontesero, boksingero ba o singer?
Aired (October 23, 2026): Sa unang tingin sa pangalan, aakalain mong aakyat ito ng ring, pero sa entablado pala siya magpapakitang-gilas. Konteserong si James Donaire, pinamalas ang kanyang galing sa pag-awit.
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