ASEAN leaders to arrive in PH starting Nov. 14 for 2026 summit

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ASEAN leaders to arrive in PH starting Nov. 14 for 2026 summit

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Heat, crowd limits top safety measures for 462nd Fiesta Señor in Cebu

Nov 13, 2026

Heat, crowd limits top safety measures for 462nd Fiesta Señor in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With threats of intense heat looming over next year’s Fiesta Señor, church and city officials are tightening crowd-control and safety measures for the religious celebration. Augustinian friars at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu on Thursday, Nov. 12, outlined plans to manage crowds and prevent heat-related illnesses during the

Cops bust drug suspect in Lanao del Norte; P374,000 in meth, gun seized

Nov 13, 2026

Cops bust drug suspect in Lanao del Norte; P374,000 in meth, gun seized

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — An alleged high-value drug trafficker known as “Boss Dexter” was arrested after yielding P374,000 worth of suspected crystal meth and a loaded handgun during a police sting operation in Tubod town, Lanao del Norte, on Wednesday morning, Nov. 11. The 43-year-old local resident was cornered by operatives of the

DepEd-8 distributes 10,534 MacBooks in Eastern Visayas

Nov 13, 2026

DepEd-8 distributes 10,534 MacBooks in Eastern Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — More than 10,000 MacBook Neo laptops are being distributed to teachers and other personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Eastern Visayas to strengthen digital learning, improve workplace efficiency, and enhance the delivery of basic education services across the region. DepEd Regional Director Salustiano Jimenez said the distribution of

Defense: Carpio backing sports not issue, topic is unexplained wealth

Nov 13, 2026

Defense: Carpio backing sports not issue, topic is unexplained wealth

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel has no issue with Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband Manases Carpio, supporting young athletes, but lawyer Benjamin Tolosa Jr. clarified that questions had to be asked of a defense witness whose testimony touched on credit card expenses discussed before. In a press briefing on Thursday, Tolosa, one of the

94 fresh troops boost Army division’s combat capacity in Mindanao

Nov 13, 2026

94 fresh troops boost Army division’s combat capacity in Mindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Fresh from a grueling 30-day training on close-quarters combat and hostage rescue, 94 newly minted Army privates are officially joining the ranks of the 10th Infantry  Division to bolster its territorial defense operations in Mindanao. Maj. Ruben Gadut told the Inquirer the new troopers—93 men and one woman—capped off

Road reblocking, repairs on southbound Edsa start Nov. 13 to 15

Nov 12, 2026

Road reblocking, repairs on southbound Edsa start Nov. 13 to 15

MANILA, Philippines — Road reblocking and repairs will be conducted over the southbound portion of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue or Edsa from Nov. 13 to 15, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Thursday, ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. According to the DPWH in an advisory,

PDEA destroys P162.5-M illegal drugs, expired medicines in Zamboanga Sur

Nov 12, 2026

PDEA destroys P162.5-M illegal drugs, expired medicines in Zamboanga Sur

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Anti-narcotics operatives on Thursday destroyed P162.52 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs and regulated medicines in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, in a bid to prevent the seized contraband from being recycled back into the streets. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Zamboanga Peninsula (PDEA-9) led the thermal destruction of

[Vantage Point] Follow VP Sara’s money, not her alibis

Nov 12, 2026

[Vantage Point] Follow VP Sara’s money, not her alibis

Vice President Sara Duterte need not personally own a restaurant counter for her financial relationship with its operator to warrant scrutiny

Friday the 13th Plot Twist: Mercury and Venus team up for a major cosmic reset

Nov 12, 2026

Friday the 13th Plot Twist: Mercury and Venus team up for a major cosmic reset

If your group chat has been filled with stories of glitches, exes appearing out of nowhere, budget panics, and pure chaos over the past few weeks, take a deep breath. The cosmic comedy of errors (and horrors) may finally be winding down, starting on the most feared date of all: Friday the 13th.

Is pooping during stressful situations normal? 

Nov 12, 2026

Is pooping during stressful situations normal? 

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Two weather systems to bring rain in parts of PH on Friday, Nov. 13

Nov 12, 2026

Two weather systems to bring rain in parts of PH on Friday, Nov. 13

MANILA, Philippines — Two different weather systems are forecast to bring rain over various parts of the country on Friday, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in its latest weather forecast, the northeast monsoon or “amihan” will continue to affect and bring rain over parts

Garcia: Poll converting Naga into HUC ‘will not be a walk in the park’

Nov 12, 2026

Garcia: Poll converting Naga into HUC ‘will not be a walk in the park’

MANILA, Philippines — The outcome of Naga City’s upcoming plebiscite on its proposed conversion into a highly urbanized city (HUC) remains uncertain, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia said on Thursday. Garcia said the plebiscite “will not be a walk in the park,” as either the “Yes” or “No” vote could prevail. He

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