First week of November sees up to P3/L gasoline hike, slight rollback for diesel
Fuel price increases directly raise transportation and business costs nationwide.
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GFA #3 (Final) - Region 11 (Davao Region)
Davao Region placed under fire alert as dry season conditions intensify fire risks.
Breaking
Latest Alerts from Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
VP Sara, Velasco camps deny allegations of alias Chris
Sitting VP and former House Speaker face new corruption allegations that demand public accountability.
Government
GMA News Online
Budla-an fire displaces 22 families, causes over P300,000 in damage
Over 100 residents displaced by fire in Cebu City, highlighting urgent housing and disaster response needs.
Breaking
Cebu Daily News
Bernardo claims Binay, Poe also received alleged kickbacks
Named senators in corruption probe add political stakes to expanding DPWH kickback investigation.
Government
Cebu Daily News
Men can also be victims of sexual violence — Supreme Court
The Supreme Court affirmed men can be victims of sexual violence, closing a significant gap in legal protection.
Government
philstar.com
Truth Commission: Probe doctors who signed drug war death certificates
Medical inconsistencies in death certificates trigger government probe into drug war accountability.
Government
GMA News Online
Undas 2026: Stricter Transport Safety, Security Checks Sought
Stricter transport checks ordered for Undas holiday to ensure safer travel to cemeteries and provinces.
Public safety
OneNews
BAN Toxics warns of chemicals in Halloween toys
Hazardous chemicals found in Halloween toys sold in Philippines pose health risks to children.
Public safety
philstar.com
Weak peso pushes NG debt to record P19.66 trillion
Record national debt from peso weakness will likely require future tax increases or spending cuts.
Economy
philstar.com
Moody’s cuts Philippine 2026 growth forecast to 3.3 percent
Slower growth forecast reduces job creation and wage growth prospects for workers and businesses.
Economy
philstar.com
DPWH execs suspended over ghost farm-to-market roads worth P94 million
Ombudsman action targets misuse of public funds meant for rural infrastructure development.
Government
philstar.com
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