Bato dela Rosa’s fellow PMAer Lacson ‘praying’ for his peaceful arrest
Arrest of former senator and ex-police chief affects security leadership and governance.
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BIR suspends online registration badge rule amid privacy concerns
The suspension protects online sellers and content creators from privacy risks linked to displaying business details.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
Watchdog flags over P1- trillion insertions in 2027 budget
Massive budget irregularities could mean billions in government funds diverted from intended purposes.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
CoA flags P1.4B in LWUA accounting discrepancies
Accounting gaps at the state water company could mean investments aren't being tracked or accounted for properly.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
Up to $5-B US loan could be available to support PHL nuclear power dev’t
Major US financing could accelerate the Philippines' shift to nuclear energy and reduce fossil fuel dependence.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
Bill filed establishing ecozone for Pax Silica ops, other critical industries
Government establishes AI industrial zone for US Pax Silica initiative and domestic job creation.
Government
GMA News Online
Almost P64: Peso sinks to record P63.95 to a dollar
Peso slides to new record low against dollar, worsening costs for importers and remittance receivers.
Economy
philstar.com
PH to host 20th ADMM, 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu
Philippines hosting region's defense ministers' meeting highlights country's regional security role.
Government
PTV News
Peso continues record fall, hits 63.8:$1
Record currency weakness increases import costs and inflation pressure on households.
Economy
Cebu Daily News
3 Filipinos stopped in Davao over military jobs in Eastern Europe
Overseas workers targeted for military jobs in Europe with false P200,000 monthly promises.
Public safety
philstar.com
Suspect in brazen RPG attack vs Maguindanao Sur mayor nabbed
Arrest of top suspect in RPG attack signals progress on violent crime targeting government officials.
Public safety
PTV News
Dizon returns to DOTr, Lopez takes over DPWH
New leaders of transportation and public works affect infrastructure and daily commute for millions of Filipinos.
Government
Cebu Daily News
Old playbook vs Duterte critics resurfaces in journalist Philip Lustre's arrest
Journalist's arrest raises concerns about government treatment of critics and press freedom.
Government
philstar.com
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Sandiganbayan allows 2 DOH officials to testify in Duque, Lao graft case
Major corruption case against former Health Secretary Duque advances with court allowing witness testimony.
Government
GMA News Online
Supreme Court strikes down 2024, 2025 budget laws over congressional overreach
Court ruling limits Congress's power to boost budgets, affecting which public services and infrastructure get funded.
Government
Davao Today
Philippines denies undersea cable arrangement with Taiwan
Philippines' denial of Taiwan undersea cable reflects geopolitical tensions affecting regional ties.
World
philstar.com
Upcoming 49th ASEAN Summit causes multiple flight cancellations
Flight cancellations from ASEAN summit preparations disrupt travel and commerce.
Public safety
Unbox PH
NGCP: Visayas grid under yellow alert on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Visayas power grid under yellow alert today, threatening electricity reliability.
Public safety
GMA News Online
PNP To Coordinate With UK, US In Probing Thomas Markle Over Child Abuse Images
International law enforcement coordination targets child exploitation networks operating locally.
Public safety
OneNews
Government billed P1.8 billion for railway delays
Railway project delays waste billions in taxpayer money and slow infrastructure development.
Economy
philstar.com
Philippines infrastructure spending slows down in August
Spending decline for 14th straight month signals sustained economic slowdown nationwide.
Economy
philstar.com
DPWH blacklists 7 erring construction firms
DPWH blacklists construction firms linked to P491.9M corruption and right-of-way scam.
Government
philstar.com
Gatchalian: Absentee senators not receiving salaries, office funds
Senate confirms salary and office fund freeze for four absent senators in impeachment trial.
Government
philstar.com
‘Five transnational drug networks operating in Philippines’
Five transnational drug networks with P3.5B shabu haul threaten national security.
Public safety
philstar.com
Widow, schoolmates mourn PAF pilot killed in training flight
Air Force pilot's training flight death raises concerns about military readiness.
Breaking
Cebu Daily News
More BSP hikes underway as inflation risks intensify
Upcoming BSP rate hikes will increase borrowing costs for mortgages and consumer loans.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Pork import permits to be suspended starting mid-Nov.
Pork import suspension will increase meat prices and affect grocery shopping costs.
Public safety
BusinessWorld Online
DA backs state of calamity declaration as agri losses mount due to El Niño
El Niño-driven agricultural losses threaten food security and farmer incomes nationwide.
Public safety
BusinessWorld Online
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