LJ Moreno, Jimmy Alapag explain decision to return to PH after 6 years in US

Philstar - Oct 12, 2026

The former actress and Gilas Pilipinas player are back in the Philippines.

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MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives inserted 6,212 new infrastructure projects worth about P180 billion into its version of the proposed 2027 national budget, raising fresh concerns that public works funds are being used to reward political allies and punish districts outside the leadership’s circle. ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio said on Sunday that

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday said he had appointed Lino Cayetano to replace Dave Gomez as head of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). The President confirmed Cayetano’s appointment during a Kapihan interview in Singapore, noting that Gomez had been bypassed by the Commission on Appointments. Mr. Marcos also confirmed that he

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Oct 12, 2026

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Fuel aid, solar irrigation rolled out across PH

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MANILA, Philippines — Emergency fuel assistance, solar-powered irrigation projects and alternative water sources are being rolled out in parts of the country as authorities prepare for the possible effects of El Niño on farms and communities. In Ilocos Sur, the city government of Candon is preparing to declare a state of calamity, with nearly 70

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

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Oct 12, 2026

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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).

Pulse Asia: 89% of Pinoys interested in May 2028 elections

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Nearly nine out of 10, or 89% of Filipinos are interested in the May 2028 national and local elections, the latest survey from Pulse Asia showed.

AirAsia founder denies state bailout talks despite insiders’ claims

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