Inflation, peso deepen discontent with Marcos as ratings deteriorate
Rising inflation and peso weakness are eroding household purchasing power across the nation.
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Philippine news on November 1, 2026
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Philippines urged to prioritize self-reliance in military buildup
Expanding defense partnerships with Japan and allies strengthen military modernization.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
PHL seeks oil hub deal with UAE
Energy partnership with UAE could secure oil supply and potentially reduce fuel costs.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
69% of ODA-backed projects found to be behind schedule
Delayed infrastructure projects threaten Philippines' development pace and economic growth.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Mine asset surrender rule to damage investor confidence — Japan chamber
Proposed mining regulation risks foreign investment critical to resource sector growth.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
Metro Cebu air quality reaches ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ level on Kalag-Kalag
Air quality spikes to unhealthy levels during Kalag-Kalag cemetery visits.
Public safety
Cebu Daily News
2 vessels barred from sailing after Cagayan, Bohol mishaps
Two vessels barred from sailing pending safety inspections after mishaps.
Public safety
philstar.com
8 crew rescued after banca partially submerges off Cagayan
Eight crew rescued as vessel partially submerges off Cagayan.
Breaking
philstar.com
Rubio says Quad leaders meeting in Manila to be announced soon
Quad alliance meeting in Manila strengthens Philippines' role with major regional powers.
World
GMA News Online
Carl Jammes Martin upsets Picasso, wrests WBC Silver title
Filipino boxer Carl Jammes Martin won a WBC Silver title in an upset upset victory.
Sports
Cebu Daily News
Largest crypto theft: $6B stolen from Binance in hack tied to N. Korea
Largest cryptocurrency theft on record could affect thousands of Filipinos with crypto holdings.
Economy
Cebu Daily News
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PH, Germany sign climate resilience agreement
Philippines bolsters climate resilience and low-carbon development through new partnership with Germany.
Government
GMA News Online
Indigenous groups wary of weakened protections in new FPIC guidelines
New consent guidelines for indigenous communities concern activists as protections for ancestral lands weaken.
Government
Davao Today
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