PH Police find child abuse imagery on devices tied to Thomas Markle
Child sexual abuse material discovered in police investigation with international links.
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Philippine GDP growth to slow to 3% in 2026 — UA&P
Growth forecast falls below government's 3.5%-4.5% target despite expansion hopes.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
CoA flags CAAP over P3.78-billion property discrepancies, unrecorded assets
Aviation authority audit uncovers P3.78 billion in unaccounted assets and discrepancies.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
Palay production declines 18% by volume in Q3
Rice harvest plunged 18% in Q3, worsening food affordability amid price pressures.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Senate impeachment court asks SC to dismiss Go, Padilla voting threshold petition
Senate action on voting threshold could determine whether Vice President faces conviction.
Government
GMA News Online
SC amends e-rules for child witnesses; allows video conference, recorded interviews
New court rules let child witnesses testify via video, protecting them from courtroom trauma.
Government
GMA News Online
Supreme Court finds Martin Romualdez's bid to halt Ombudsman's probe moot
High court ruling clears way for Ombudsman probe of former Speaker Romualdez to proceed.
Government
GMA News Online
Ombudsman suspends 8 DPWH personnel amid Surigao del Norte flood control probe
Suspension of eight infrastructure officials signals serious accountability for failed flood control.
Government
GMA News Online
Immigration intercepts 2 Filipinos bound for conflict zones
Filipinos recruited for armed conflicts via fake jobs face real danger—immigration's interception highlights trafficking risk.
Public safety
philstar.com
NDF-FSMR disputes military account of ex-NPA fighter’s killing in South Cotabato
Disputed military killing raises questions about armed conflict conduct and combatant protection.
Breaking
Davao Today
BJMP probes alleged ‘irregularities’ in Romualdez’s detention
Prison irregularities probe threatens accountability for detained persons' rights and rule of law.
Breaking
philstar.com
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DepEd secures over 172K Apple laptops for public school teachers nationwide
Government delivers 172,000 laptops to public school teachers, addressing equity gap in digital access.
Government
PTV News
DOF advances regional disaster insurance initiative to protect public assets
Regional disaster insurance facility helps Philippines manage fiscal impact of climate disasters.
Economy
Department of Finance
Myanmar nationals ask Philippines' appeals court to act on stalled war crimes case
Myanmar nationals urge Philippines court to advance accountability for alleged military crimes.
World
philstar.com
China’s foreign minister urges Philippines to act prudently on maritime issues
China's top diplomat signals pressure on Philippines over contested waters critical to national security.
World
Interaksyon
‘No rate cuts yet’
BSP holding rates steady as inflation peaks pressures household borrowing and savings decisions.
Economy
philstar.com
SGV out as PLDT external auditor
Major auditor's resignation from Philippines' largest telecom signals financial credibility concerns.
Economy
philstar.com
ICC prosecutors cite 'fabricated' PNP drug war accounts in testimony bid
ICC prosecutors' Duterte drug war case advances with evidence of alleged fabricated PNP accounts.
Government
GMA News Online
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Malacañang warns versus dubious budget insertions
Marcos warns he'll veto unsupported budget amendments, tightening fiscal oversight.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
State auditors flag P532 billion in delayed, inefficient DPWH projects
Audit finds P532 billion in delayed, inefficient DPWH infrastructure projects.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
Alternergy’s P6.7-B Alabat wind farm starts supplying Luzon grid
Major P6.7-billion wind farm begins supplying renewable power to Luzon grid.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Consumers absorbing cost of PHL agri policy with 20% more expensive food, OECD says
Food prices 20% higher due to agricultural policy, significantly impacting household budgets.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
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