Comelec assumes chairmanship of international orgs

GMA Network - Oct 12, 2026

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday announced that the Philippines will assume the chairmanship of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) and the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA).

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Weekly Capricorn Horoscope for Oct. 12-18, 2026

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Weekly Sagittarius Horoscope for Oct. 12-18, 2026

Sagittarius, not everything needs to be discussed openly this week.

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For Scorpio in the week of Oct. 12-18, 2026, You can take your ambitions seriously without agreeing to someone else"s opinions.

Weekly Libra Horoscope for Oct. 12-18, 2026

Oct 12, 2026

Weekly Libra Horoscope for Oct. 12-18, 2026

We"re fresh off the Libra New Moon last Saturday evening, October 10, Philippine time. With less than three months left in 2026, think about the decisions you"ve made so far this year.

Vietnamese eclipse Koreans as second largest foreign group in Japan's census after 59% jump in 5 years

Oct 12, 2026

Vietnamese eclipse Koreans as second largest foreign group in Japan's census after 59% jump in 5 years

Vietnamese have overtaken Koreans as the second largest foreign group in Japan's census, turning a 2020 deficit of more than 51,000 residents into a lead of more than 210,000.

After RTD suspension, Chery M'sia issues recall for Omoda 5 variants C, H

Oct 12, 2026

After RTD suspension, Chery M'sia issues recall for Omoda 5 variants C, H

This comes after an Omoda's rear axle came loose on the road.

Weekly Virgo Horoscope for Oct. 12-18, 2026

Oct 12, 2026

Weekly Virgo Horoscope for Oct. 12-18, 2026

Virgo, this week's horoscope advises you to say no to one extra task this week, and use that time to rest

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

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Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

Weekly Leo Horoscope for Oct. 12-18, 2026

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