1k students in Cebu receive anti-lice treatment, dental services from GMA Kapuso Foundation

GMA Network - Oct 16, 2026

A total of 1,000 students in Northern Cebu received dental services and anti-lice treatment from the GMA Kapuso Foundation through its Linis Lusong Kapusong Kabataan project.

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MANILA, Philippines — Rising fuel prices and contractors’ concerns over project costs have contributed to failed bidding attempts for classroom construction projects under a P21.4-billion agreement between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This was reported by DPWH Undersecretary Lara Marisse Esquibil during the Senate finance subcommittee

Baligod, 14 others arrested over ‘unjust vexation’ case

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MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Levito Baligod, counsel for 18 individuals known as the “maleta boys,” and 14 others were arrested in San Juan City on Friday over an “unjust vexation” case, police said. San Juan City Police Chief Police Col. Anthony Gantang confirmed the arrests in a phone interview with reporters. He said the Zambales

WATCH: Marcos to summon Chinese envoy, fuel price changes top INQToday

Oct 16, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to summon Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over his remarks that the Philippines could easily lose in a conflict with China topped INQToday’s afternoon newscast. Also in the lineup were the expected rollback in gasoline prices and a slight hike in diesel prices next week, as well as

2 dead in separate road accidents in Quezon

Oct 16, 2026

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LUCENA CITY – Two motorists died in separate road accidents along the Maharlika Highway in Quezon province on Thursday and Friday, police reported. In Sariaya town, a 25-year-old motorcycle rider died after his vehicle crashed into the rear of a parked dump truck along the highway in Barangay Sto. Cristo at around 11 p.m. on

2,200 bamboo seedlings planted in Zambales reforestation drive

Oct 16, 2026

2,200 bamboo seedlings planted in Zambales reforestation drive

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — To help restore vegetation cover and protect the local ecosystem, 2,200 Kawayan Bayog seedlings have been planted in a 69.8-hectare forest plantation in Barangay Guinabon in Sta. Cruz, Zambales.  In a statement on Friday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Luzon said that the planting activity brought

NBI summons ‘Machong Chismisan’ hosts over derogatory remark

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NBI summons ‘Machong Chismisan’ hosts over derogatory remark

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday said it has already issued subpoenas to the hosts of the now-terminated podcast, “Machong Chismisan,” which drew widespread criticism after their derogatory remarks about actress Kris Aquino’s eldest son, Josh. READ: ‘Macho’ hosts turn meek, apologize for mocking Kris Aquino son Josh NBI Director

Mindanao politician linked to Laos drug case faced past drug cases – PNP

Oct 16, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The politician from Mindanao who allegedly financed the chartered flight linked to the 521-kilogram shabu seizure in Laos had previously been involved in illegal drug cases, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) earlier dentified the financier behind the drug operation as being based in Mindanao.

Heli crash: Preliminary report finds facility flaws, victims died from blaze, not impact

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Heli crash: Preliminary report finds facility flaws, victims died from blaze, not impact

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De Lima backs QC task force axing: No authority for ‘utak-Tokhang’

Oct 16, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The disbanding of Quezon City’s Task Force Disiplina following the death of three teenagers at the hands of its members is justified, as no authority must be given to agencies that still have a “Tokhang” mindset, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima. In a statement on Friday, de Lima said individuals who disregard

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MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed three counts of graft against former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. over his alleged links to construction firms that secured Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) contracts while he was in office. Ombudsman personnel went to the Sandiganbayan to file the informations

Gibo Teodoro hits Chinese envoy's statements: We are being threatened

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Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro slammed the apparent threat from the Chinese envoy to the Philippines, saying his department is currently studying the statement.

Northern Samar mourns political ‘titan’ Raul Daza, 91

Oct 16, 2026

Northern Samar mourns political ‘titan’ Raul Daza, 91

TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar mourned the death of Raul Daza, a political titan who served the province as governor and congressman for decades, with local leaders honoring his legacy of public service, democratic principles, and contributions to the province’s development. Daza, 91, died on Monday, Oct. 12, after a lingering illness, his family announced

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