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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 17 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 17 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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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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Coast Guard drives away foreign fishing vessel off Lawak Island
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday said that it successfully chased off a foreign fishing vessel from the waters of Lawak Island. Fridays operation is the sixth time the PCG drove away a foreign vessel within the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG). The vessels position was monitored 2 nautical miles (nm) northeast
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@philstar 21 hours ago
PDEA-BARMM shuts down drug den in Maguindanao del Norte
Anti-narcotics agents arrestedfive suspected drug den operators in Barangay Sapad in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte, on Thursday, October 22, after they soldshabu to undercover operatives during an entrapment operation aided by local residents.
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@philstar 20 hours ago
P3.7-M worth of shabu seized in two PDEA-12 operations
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 12 seized P3.7 million worth of shabu and arrested three menin separate operations in General Santos City and in nearby Polomolok, South Cotabato on Wednesday, October 21. One of the operations also targeted an alleged drug den.
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Estrada hits winner as Knights escape Stags
Jimboy Estrada hit a game-winning jumper off the glass to tow the Letran Knights over the San Sebastian College - Recoletos Stags, 91-89, in their NCAA Season 102 mens basketball clash Friday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
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@newsinfo 17 hours ago
Rep. Abante eyes filing cyberlibel complaint vs vloggers
MANILA, Philippines – Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday for a potential cyberlibel complaint against vloggers. Abante visited the office of NBI Director Melvin Matibag amid what the lawmaker described as "below-the-belt" allegations online. READ: Abante wants Sara Duterte subpoenaed over P612.5-M confidential
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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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