Automatic passport control extended to 33 countries

Bangkok Post - Nov 4, 2026

Thailand has expanded access to automated passport control to travellers from 33 countries and territories to speed up immigration processing, reduce queues and ease congestion at airports.

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Manila archdiocese orders safety checks on churches, schools

Nov 4, 2026

Manila archdiocese orders safety checks on churches, schools

MANILA, Philippines — The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) has ordered churches, schools and other church-run institutions to immediately inspect their facilities for potential safety hazards, including unstable crucifixes, religious statues, hanging fixtures and electrical installations. In Circular No. 2026-101 dated Nov. 3 and released on Wednesday, Msgr. Reginald Malicdem, Vicar General and Moderator

Dangerous heat index to persist in Iloilo in next 2 days, Pagasa says

Nov 4, 2026

Dangerous heat index to persist in Iloilo in next 2 days, Pagasa says

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Dangerous heat index levels of up to 43 degrees Celsius are expected to persist in parts of Iloilo province on Thursday and Friday this week (Nov. 5 and 6), raising the risk of heat exhaustion and potentially fatal heat stroke, particularly among people exposed to prolonged outdoor heat. The Philippine Atmospheric,

Negros Occidental to honor 2 national artists, top taxpayers

Nov 4, 2026

Negros Occidental to honor 2 national artists, top taxpayers

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Two Negrenses who were recently named National Artists will be honored as this year’s Outstanding Negrenses at the Cinco de Noviembre rites at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City on Thursday,  Nov. 5, in commemoration of the 128th year after the Negrense revolt. President Marcos earlier named

Groups seek transfer of 55,000 excess Move It riders to other platforms

Nov 4, 2026

Groups seek transfer of 55,000 excess Move It riders to other platforms

MANILA, Philippines — Advocacy groups are urging regulators to distribute more than 55,000 excess Move It riders among other motorcycle taxi platforms to protect their livelihoods after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) imposed a P555.75-million penalty on the company for exceeding its authorized rider allocation. Move It was authorized to operate with

Police set to file parricide raps vs 15-year-old boy over ma’s killing

Nov 4, 2026

Police set to file parricide raps vs 15-year-old boy over ma’s killing

PANGLAO, BOHOL, Philippines — A 15-year-old boy who admitted killing his own mother in Barangay Looc, Panglao, Bohol, is expected to face a parricide complaint before the prosecutor’s office within the week, police said. Police Captain Kentbel Ceasar Parcon, chief of the Panglao Municipal Police Station, said investigators are rushing the preparation of documents needed

NTF-Elcac: Nearly 1,500 CTG members neutralized in 2026

Nov 4, 2026

NTF-Elcac: Nearly 1,500 CTG members neutralized in 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 1,500 members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) have been neutralized nationwide in 2026, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) said Wednesday. During the 10th NTF-Elcac executive committee meeting in Malacañang, Executive Director Usec. Danilo Pamonag presented to President Marcos the task force’s accomplishments in recent

DSWD pours P884.7M in aid to sugarcane farmers, laborers in Negros

Nov 4, 2026

DSWD pours P884.7M in aid to sugarcane farmers, laborers in Negros

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released P884,778,900 under its disaster assistance program to support sugarcane farmers and laborers affected by red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) pest infestations in Negros Island. The amount released was as of Monday, Nov. 2. The Negros-wide financial relief distribution has reached

Nov. 4 PCSO lotto results: P333.42M jackpot not won

Nov 4, 2026

Nov. 4 PCSO lotto results: P333.42M jackpot not won

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the P333.42 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the P15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. According to the PCSO results provided, the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw produced the winning combination 17-22-04-54-01-41, which carried a jackpot prize

China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks

Nov 4, 2026

China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks

US and Chinese defence officials met in Washington for the first meeting of a Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group established under an agreement announced in September when leaders of the two nations met. The two sides agreed on the importance of “advancing practical communication measures” to reduce risks between the US and China, according to a Pentagon readout of the meeting released Tuesday. Delegates also discussed “additional channels” to promote “effective” crisis...

Asian-American voters, younger turnout fuel blue wave for Democrats in midterms

Nov 4, 2026

Asian-American voters, younger turnout fuel blue wave for Democrats in midterms

Democrats scored a sweeping victory in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with Asian-Americans and other voters of colour playing a key role, according to a new voter poll released on Wednesday. The 2026 Midterm Election Voter Poll surveyed 10,141 voters, including 2,130 Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters, between October 20 and November 3. It offers insights into voting trends across racial groups. Taeku Lee, a Harvard professor of government and a researcher for the poll, said...

Manila Water repair works to affect NCR, Rizal areas

Nov 4, 2026

Manila Water repair works to affect NCR, Rizal areas

MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Metro Manila and Rizal may experience water interruptions starting Wednesday evening, Nov. 4, due to emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance work of Manila Water. The Manila Water said the maintenance activities aim to help maintain and ensure 24/7 water supply to residential homes. “Manila Water is advising all residents

5 takeaways from US midterms as Democrats sweep Congress and Trump faces Iran reckoning

Nov 4, 2026

5 takeaways from US midterms as Democrats sweep Congress and Trump faces Iran reckoning

A Democratic victory that reached from Texas to Kansas changed the terms of Donald Trump’s final two years in office. When the new US Congress convenes in January, Democrats will control both chambers. They can block his legislation, challenge spending on the war in Iran and scrutinise the deals he strikes with Beijing. The day after his party lost control of Congress, Trump invited reporters to the construction site of his new White House ballroom to watch workers raise the final steel...

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