In the wider market, losers beat gainers 343 to 240, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion change hands
Nov 13, 2026
MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for patience amid the disruptions caused by the country’s hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit was “insulting and insensitive,” progressive group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said on Friday. In a statement, Bayan said Marcos had asked Filipinos to bear with temporary inconveniences brought about
MANILA, Philippines — A new resolution which reiterates the need for a congressional investigation on the large-scale dredging operations in Zambales has been filed by Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, saying that the ecosystem damage continues if this issue remains unchecked. In a statement, de Lima said she filed House Resolution No. 1601
Fisherfolk in Zambales province have reiterated their opposition to the proposed construction of a United States (US) ammunition factory in Subic Bay, warning that the project could pave the way for the return of a US military presence in the area. Fisherfolk group Pamalakaya said in a statement on Friday that local fisherfolk associations joined
MANILA, Philippines — A Senate inquiry into accidents and public safety hazards caused by dangling and poorly maintained electrical and utility wires is being sought following several reported incidents involving motorists, pedestrians, and children. Senate Resolution No. 776, filed by Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday, seeks to direct the Senate Committee on Public Services to
BUTUAN CITY — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has immediately suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) of MV Georgia 1 after the vessel ran aground at the Port of Surigao in Surigao City early Thursday. In a statement, Marina said the suspension was done in keeping with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Transportation Secretary
MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued 372 special permits to passenger buses to accommodate the expected increase in travelers during the five-day Asean holiday break. The board said on Friday that the additional buses would help meet passenger demand as workers and students take advantage of the break to travel
LUCENA CITY – As many as 83 Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings, locally known as “pawikan,” were released into Tayabas Bay off Sariaya, Quezon, on Wednesday, marking the first batch released this nesting season. The hatchlings were released at 4:30 p.m. along the shoreline of Barangay Bignay 2, drawing cheers from fishermen and
MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) warned that police would arrest or take legal action against persons who will hold demonstrations outside the designated freedom parks. This warning is in effect during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit that will happen from Nov. 15 to 17. Several groups
CALAPAN CITY — Headline inflation in Oriental Mindoro accelerated to 9.3 percent in October from 7.7 percent in September, according to official government data released on November 10. The sharp increase brought the province’s average inflation rate from January to October to 6.1 percent, up from 1.8 percent in October last year. Data from the
BAGUIO CITY — Dining out and commuting by public transportation were a bit pricey in October, as shown by inflation rates of 9.3 percent in Baguio City and 9.2 percent in the Cordillera region. The October inflation was the highest rate yet this year for the mountain resort city and the highland provinces of Ifugao,
Algeria’s military has released footage showing what appears to be the export variant of China’s YJ-12 supersonic anti-ship missile being test-fired along the country’s Mediterranean coast, offering a rare glimpse of an advanced Chinese weapon in service with one of Beijing’s African military customers. The weapon was launched from a mobile coastal-defence system near the western Algerian city of Oran on Tuesday, striking a target at sea during the country’s Mediterranean Falcon 2026 military...
A January 2026 interview clip released months before the ICC unsealed the warrant recirculated on social media and was falsely presented as a current update on Dela Rosa’s arrest