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LOOK: Paolo Duterte files libel raps vs Matibag, GMA
DAVAO CITY Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte filed a libel and cyberlibel complaint against several GMA News personalities, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, and former policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. on Friday. The complaint stemmed from allegations by Gracioso, a former security aide of former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, that he delivered
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LTO to deploy over 100 personnel for Undas
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026 to help ensure road safety and orderly traffic flow during the expected surge in travelers. The deployment will include 70 Law Enforcement Service enforcers, 50 Information, Education, and Communication team members, and 18 Philippine Coast Guard
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Gatchalian questions repeated extensions of estate tax amnesty
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian on Friday raised concerns over the repeated extensions of estate tax amnesty programs, particularly the underlying reasons for the recurring need for such measures. Gatchalian made the remarks during a Senate panel hearing on another proposed extension of the estate tax amnesty program, this time until 2028.
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Senate wants House to follow suit with proposed P2-B budget cut
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate hopes the House of Representatives will follow the example of the upper chamber as it considers cutting its 2027 budget by P2 billion, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said on Friday. The Senate proposed reducing its 2027 budget by about P2 billion from the P7.7 billion allocation in the National Expenditure Program
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DOTr aims to bid out P103 billion MRT-3 concession
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday announced that it is set to bid out the P103.6-billion Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) concession this year. According to Transportation Sec. Giovanni Lopez, the bidding will be held amid privatization efforts on MRT-3, with the DOTr retaining its authority over fares. READ: Heavy
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What lies beneath: Why archaeological checks matter before construction
MANILA, Philippines — The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) highlighted the importance of archaeological impact assessments (AIAs) as it marked International Archaeology Day this month. "Let us understand what AIA is and why it is important before building any structure," NMP-Cebu said, reminding the public that a specific area might be a potential archaeological
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P146-M 'smuggled' cigarettes, equipment seized at Zambales pier
IBA, Zambales — More than P146 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and abandoned equipment were seized at a pier in Palauig, Zambales, as authorities formed a composite team to investigate the shipment and track down the vessel that unloaded it. Based on reports, examiners from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) began the inventory on
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Marcos inaugurates solar-powered irrigation project in Leyte
MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems as the Super El Niño looms. He made the remarks during the inauguration of the Tugbong Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in Barangay Tugbong, Kananga, Leyte. READ: Palace: Collect rainwater from Super Typhoon Rosal Now, all
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No need for House to recall 2027 budget bill, says Gatchalian, Lacson
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sen. Panfilo Lacson said there is no need for the House of Representatives to recall its 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) as a response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, which declared unconstitutional key provisions of the last 2024 to 2026 national budgets. Gatchalian shared that recalling
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Bohol to host PNPA entrance exam for first time
TAGBILARAN CITY — More than 200 aspiring police officers from Bohol are expected to take the Philippine National Police Academy Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) on Sunday, Oct. 25, as the province hosts the entrance examination for the first time. The examination will be held at Tagbilaran City College after Gov. Aris Aumentado requested that the
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Claire Castro stays; she's a 'treasure in this gov't' – PCO Sec. Cayetano
MANILA, Philippines —Palace Press Officer Claire Castro will remain at the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) amid a recent leadership change in this office. This comes as PCO Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano considers her combative approach a "treasure" in communicating Malacañangs message to the public. In a media interview on Friday, Cayetano confirmed that appointees under
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P50-M bounty for capture of armed and dangerous Bato Dela Rosa – DILG
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday announced that Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa who is now considered armed and dangerous and placed a P50 million bounty for hos capture. "As of today, Sen. Bato will be considered armed and dangerous. We are placing a bounty of P50 million for his capture," Remulla
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AWOL cop nabbed in Cagayan de Oro drug bust
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A policeman who went absent without leave, previously flagged for illegal drug use, was arrested along with a civilian in a buy-bust operation here yesterday afternoon. In an emailed advisory, the Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) said the police corporal, categorized as a high-value target, was apprehended at 3:19 p.m. on
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Marcos inaugurates P91-million solar irrigation system in Leyte
KANANGA, Leyte — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated a P91-million solar-powered irrigation system in this town, a project expected to provide water to 155 hectares of farmland and benefit 66 farmers from two barangays amid the threat of prolonged dry conditions associated with El Niño. Marcos assured farmers that the national government would
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Protecting Masinloc's marine sanctuary earns forester recognition
MASINLOC, Zambales — Protecting a 7,558-hectare marine and coastal landscape requires more than enforcing environmental laws. It also means working with communities, creating livelihood opportunities, and building partnerships to sustain conservation efforts. For Donaver Guevarra, community environment and natural resources officer (CENRO) of Masinloc, Zambales, these efforts have been central to protecting the Masinloc and
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Cops seize P367,000 in 'shabu' in Dipolog City buy-bust
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur Police operatives arrested a high-value drug suspect, seizing from him around P367,200 worth of suspected meth or shabu during a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay Miputak, Dipolog City on Tuesday evening, October 20. Police Lt. Col. Shellamie Chang, information chief of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 9, said
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5-year-old boy reported abducted in Laguna, found safe in Rizal
LUCENA CITY — A five-year-old boy, who was reported to have been abducted in Calamba City in Laguna, was safely reunited with his family after he was found in the Rizal town of Tanay on Thursday. Calamba City police said a concerned citizen found the child crying outside San Ildefonso Church in Barangay Aldea and
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Crabs stuffed inside roasted pigs highlight Cagayan festival
BUGUEY, Cagayan Thousands of spectators feasted on mangrove crabs stuffed in roasted pigs on Friday during this years Crab, Mangrove and Nipa Festival in this Cagayan town. The event is an annual environmental and cultural celebration held in Buguey, which is a neighboring community of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA). The popular McBuchon,
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EV charging now at six NLEX service stops; 2 more by December
MANILA, Philippines — Electric vehicle owners can now charge at six tollway service facilities (TSFs) along the North Luzon Expressway, with two more set to open by December, NLEX Corp. said in a statement on Friday. The six stations offer 20 charging points in total, with power ratings from 22 kW to 240 kW. Northbound motorists
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Truck helper killed, 2 injured in Quezon bypass road accident
LUCENA CITY — A 24-year-old truck helper was killed, while the driver and a second helper were injured on Thursday after their vehicle reportedly suffered brake failure and overturned along the bypass road in Gumaca, Quezon. Quezon police on Friday (October 23) said the truck was carrying 200 plastic crates containing approximately 1,200 live chickens
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