Economists expect MAS to tighten monetary policy again in October, though some see room for a pause

The Business Times - Oct 12, 2026

Another ‘very slight’ steepening of the Singdollar policy band is expected on Oct 14

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Maguindanao del Norte village chair shot dead in Sultan Kudarat

Oct 12, 2026

Maguindanao del Norte village chair shot dead in Sultan Kudarat

COTABATO CITY  — A village chair of Maguindanao del Norte was shot dead in Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, on Sunday, police confirmed Monday. Maj. Jeffrey Lazaro, chief of the Esperanza Municipal Police Station, identified the victim as Datu Manalao Mangelen Nur Sr., chairperson of Barangay Dados in Datu Odin Sinsuat town. Nur was aboard his black

Romualdez’s bail hearing for plunder begins

Oct 12, 2026

Romualdez’s bail hearing for plunder begins

MANILA, Philippines – Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s bail hearing at the Sandiganbayan Third Division for his plunder case began Monday, with the accused attending via video conference from detention facility. Romualdez also signed the pretrial order remotely at the New Quezon City Jail of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Barangay Payatas.

‘Maleta boys’ to testify vs Romualdez in plunder bail hearing

Oct 12, 2026

‘Maleta boys’ to testify vs Romualdez in plunder bail hearing

MANILA, Philippines — Two former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, known as the “maleta boys,” are set to testify on Monday in the bail hearing of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, who is facing a plunder case over alleged kickbacks worth P7.44 billion. George Villalon Jr. and Johnny Buduan will take the witness

Fallen Isabela soldier given full military, Islamic honors in Sulu

Oct 12, 2026

Fallen Isabela soldier given full military, Islamic honors in Sulu

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Philippine Army’s 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division paid its final tribute to Corporal Efren Lagmay, who succumbed to injuries following an ambush in Basilan. Lagmay, a member of the 45th Infantry “Gallant” Battalion, died on Friday, October 9, after being wounded in an ambush in Lamitan City the previous

How China harnesses AI microdramas to shape public opinion at home and abroad

Oct 12, 2026

How China harnesses AI microdramas to shape public opinion at home and abroad

Beijing is rapidly scaling up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to produce short-form videos and microdramas in its publicity campaigns, aligning with directives stressing technology’s role in strengthening ideological work and guiding public opinion. In contrast to sensational tropes dominating AI content across Chinese media platforms – such as Cinderella romance, rebirth for revenge and post-apocalyptic survival – a new wave of AI-generated miniseries weaves Chinese culture, policies...

Prosecution unfazed by survey showing Sara Duterte as preferred presidential bet

Oct 12, 2026

Prosecution unfazed by survey showing Sara Duterte as preferred presidential bet

The House prosecution panel remained unfazed amid the latest Pulse Asia survey showing Vice President Sara Duterte as the most preferred presidential candidate

Sara Duterte raises concern over Marcos' remark on national security threat

Oct 12, 2026

Sara Duterte raises concern over Marcos' remark on national security threat

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s remark that the alleged receipt of funds from China by a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte posed a national security threat is cause for concern for Filipino businesses dealing with the country, Duterte said on Monday.

Sara Duterte: Unlike Jejomar Binay, I was impeached 

Oct 12, 2026

Sara Duterte: Unlike Jejomar Binay, I was impeached 

Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said her experience as the country"s second-highest official is nothing compared to former vice president Jejomar Binay, as she was impeached.

Angara urges public to address school violence as a community

Oct 12, 2026

Angara urges public to address school violence as a community

Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday urged the public to work together to address emerging challenges facing young people, particularly school violence.

ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains over parts of PH

Oct 12, 2026

ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains over parts of PH

MANILA, Philippines –  Several parts of the country will experience rains and thunderstorms on Monday due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), easterlies and northeasterly windflow, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau forecast cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Oct 12, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

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

S'wak announces 25pct electricity discount next year, tables RM14.8b budget

Oct 12, 2026

S'wak announces 25pct electricity discount next year, tables RM14.8b budget

The discount will cost the state government RM281 million.

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