Dizon, Lopez swap agencies in latest Cabinet revamp

Inquirer.net - Oct 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has reassigned Vince Dizon to head the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and appointed Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez as secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano announced on Monday. The agency swap marks the latest shake-up in Marcos’ Cabinet. READ: New PCO

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KORONADAL CITY — A fire that hit an ukay-ukay (used clothes) market in General Santos City late Sunday night destroyed at least 30 stalls and about two dozen houses, causing an estimated P1.75 million in damage, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. The fire broke out around 11:25 p.m. on Sunday at Purok Islam

Cayetano to peers: Declare to reject VP post if Sara Duterte convicted

Oct 26, 2026

Cayetano to peers: Declare to reject VP post if Sara Duterte convicted

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday urged his fellow senator-judges to declare that they would refuse the vice presidency should Vice President Sara Duterte be removed from office. In a Facebook post, Cayetano expressed support for Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s statement that he would reject any offer to assume the

Visayas grid on yellow alert on Monday, Oct. 26

Oct 26, 2026

Visayas grid on yellow alert on Monday, Oct. 26

MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid will be placed under a yellow alert on Monday, Oct. 26, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said. In an advisory, the NGCP said the yellow alert would be in effect from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. READ: NGCP: Mindanao reserves may run out by 2028 “A

Army boosts readiness with new Davao del Sur facilities

Oct 26, 2026

Army boosts readiness with new Davao del Sur facilities

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In a bid to bolster its operational readiness and territorial defense capabilities, the Army’s 39th Infantry Battalion (39IB) has opened its newly constructed command facilities in the erstwhile conflict-torn town of Matanao in Davao del Sur. Maj. Gen. Alvin Luzon, commander of the 10th Infantry Division, and Davao del Sur

INQUIRER.net leads PH news websites in first 9 months of 2026  — Similarweb

Oct 26, 2026

INQUIRER.net leads PH news websites in first 9 months of 2026  — Similarweb

MANILA, Philippines — INQUIRER.net remained the most visited Philippine news website in the first nine months of 2026, recording 76.87 million visits from January to September, according to data from web traffic analytics firm Similarweb. The data showed that INQUIRER.net maintained its lead over other major local news websites, including GMA Network, ABS-CBN, Philstar Online

LIST: Water interruptions in Metro Manila, Rizal this week

Oct 26, 2026

LIST: Water interruptions in Metro Manila, Rizal this week

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Metro Manila and Rizal will experience water interruptions starting Oct. 26, due to maintenance activities. According to Maynilad Water Services Inc., the maintenance work will affect parts of Caloocan and Quezon City as the company seeks to keep the water distribution system “safe, reliable and in good condition.” READ: Approval

NBI files cyberlibel, obstruction of justice referral vs. ex-Sara Duterte aide, Jefry Tupas

Oct 26, 2026

NBI files cyberlibel, obstruction of justice referral vs. ex-Sara Duterte aide, Jefry Tupas

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday filed a referral with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against former Davao City chief information officer Jefry Tupas.

House leaders defend 2027 budget amendments amid questions over project details

Oct 26, 2026

House leaders defend 2027 budget amendments amid questions over project details

House leaders on Monday defended the amendments made by the chamber to the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, saying these were purportedly based on agency proposals and had been made on valid grounds.

ITCZ to bring rain to parts of Mindanao until Wednesday

Oct 26, 2026

ITCZ to bring rain to parts of Mindanao until Wednesday

MANILA, Philippines — Overcast skies and rain are forecast over the western parts of Mindanao on Monday due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the ITCZ is expected to affect the area until Wednesday. READ: PH Weather Updates Today:

Thailand's tourist hotspot Phuket paralyzed by flash floods, mudslides

Oct 26, 2026

Thailand's tourist hotspot Phuket paralyzed by flash floods, mudslides

Flash floods on Monday inundated several areas of the island of Phuket in Thailand, one of the country's major tourist destinations, following heavy rainfall overnight, officials said.

Flag gaffe: Akmal still on the hook for threatening public order, questions why singled out

Oct 26, 2026

Flag gaffe: Akmal still on the hook for threatening public order, questions why singled out

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Suspected murder of man at Malaysian underground gig raises safety concerns

Oct 26, 2026

Suspected murder of man at Malaysian underground gig raises safety concerns

The death of a 21-year-old delivery rider at an underground gig in Malaysia, now being investigated as murder, has highlighted concerns over crowd safety and regulatory flaws in the country’s independent live music scene, industry players say. Police reclassified the case on Sunday, four days after the man died from head injuries sustained at the gig in the southern state of Melaka, where the event was reportedly held without the necessary permits and local authority approval. The...

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