Mark Villar seeks more quality jobs, stronger protection for workers

Inquirer.net - Nov 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar is calling for a comprehensive employment strategy focused on skills development, industry-responsive training, and stronger worker protection to curb unemployment and underemployment. In a statement on Tuesday, Villar cited figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showing the number of employed Filipinos reached 49.21 million in July 2026. However,

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Lanao Sur renews call for DNA samples for Marawi siege victims

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ILIGAN CITY — The Lanao del Sur provincial government has appealed anew to the families of the missing victims in the 2017 Marawi siege to submit DNA samples, as only over a hundred families of the 400 unidentified remains buried at the Maqbara Muslim cemetery in Marawi City have provided specimens. Abdul Mikhail Balindong, a

DPWH witness: No knowledge Jinggoy Estrada requested insertion

Nov 10, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday admitted to having no personal knowledge that Sen. Jinggoy Estrada personally requested an insertion under the agency’s budget in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA).  Peter Paul Cortez, DPWH programming division chief, testified during the bail hearing of Estrada

Cebu shipping firm: Not under probe for alleged cigarette smuggling

Nov 10, 2026

Cebu shipping firm: Not under probe for alleged cigarette smuggling

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Shipping company Gothong Southern has denied involvement in an investigation into the alleged illegal transport of foreign cigarettes, after reports linking shipping industry personalities to the multimillion-peso smuggling case. In a statement, the shipping company said it is not currently under investigation for the alleged violation of customs regulations involving the

AFP probing into alleged Air Force data breach

Nov 10, 2026

AFP probing into alleged Air Force data breach

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it is investigating an alleged data breach involving the Philippine Air Force (PAF) following online claims that sensitive military personnel and administrative records had been compromised. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said military cybersecurity units were examining the allegations but had

Caap: Plane crash in Davao del Sur town a false alarm

Nov 10, 2026

Caap: Plane crash in Davao del Sur town a false alarm

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Tuesday confirmed that the private plane carrying foreign nationals did not crash and landed safely at an airport in Butuan City. Reports of the aircraft crashing in Barangay Sinoron, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur at around 8 a.m. was confirmed by the Digos

Gun confiscated from teenaged student in Sultan Kudarat

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MANILA, Philippines — A defense witness testified in court that the more than P64,000 in compensation Vice President Sara Duterte received from the Davao City government in 2023 represented a salary differential for the time when she served as mayor in 2020 to 2021. She clarified that the fund was not payment for another service

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is not getting enough for what she is paying her legal team for the impeachment trial if they will present evasive and lying witnesses like the Davao City assessor, prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers said. In a press briefing during a break in Duterte’s trial on Monday,

Tacloban public schools shift to morning classes amid rising heat

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Tiangco files resolution urging scrutiny of House’s own budget

Nov 10, 2026

Tiangco files resolution urging scrutiny of House’s own budget

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PNP to motorists: Plan your trip, follow traffic rules during Asean meet

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PNP to motorists: Plan your trip, follow traffic rules during Asean meet

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged motorists to observe traffic rules and cooperate with authorities during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit from Nov. 15 to 18. “Let us follow traffic protocols and respect our fellow motorists to avoid any incidents and ensure the safety of all travelers during

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