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Inquirer.net - Oct 7, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police and environmental authorities arrested two alleged illegal miners and seized several pieces of mining equipment during a joint crackdown on unauthorized small-scale mining in two upland villages in Surigao City on Oct. 6. The suspects were identified as Emiliano Minglana Solana, 52, of Purok 1, Barangay San Juan,

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QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Miriam College and the Inquirer Foundation signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Sept. 29, 2026, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding student internships, faculty and professional development, and community extension programs. ​The agreement was signed by Ms. Connie Kalagayan, Executive Director of the Inquirer Foundation, and Dr. Marilu Madrunio,

Comelec unit finds ‘inconsistencies’ in Marcoleta’s statements

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MANILA, Philippines — The Political Finance and Affairs Division (PFAD) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) found “inconsistencies” between Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s statements during his TV interview, where he admitted to receiving campaign donations from “friends,” and the verified position paper he submitted to the poll body. During Marcoleta’s trial before the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division

Highlights: Day 35 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 7, 2026

Oct 7, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – On the 35th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Wednesday, representatives of multiple banks testified on the financial records of Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, as the prosecution continued presenting evidence on alleged unexplained wealth.  Witnesses from Asia United Bank, Philippine Savings Bank, Metrobank, Security Bank, BPI, PNB,

Man nabbed after surrendering unlicensed firearm in Oriental Mindoro

Oct 7, 2026

Man nabbed after surrendering unlicensed firearm in Oriental Mindoro

CALAPAN CITY — Police arrested a man after he surrendered a carbine with nine rounds of ammunition during a follow-up operation into a reported armed incident on Suguicay Island in Bulalacao town, Oriental Mindoro on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Bulalacao Municipal Police Station (MPS) said the operation stemmed from information provided by a concerned citizen

Proposal to track House spending, a district’s infra projects nixed

Oct 7, 2026

Proposal to track House spending, a district’s infra projects nixed

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a budget amendment proposed by Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco that would have mandated public disclosure of the chamber’s spending and listing all infrastructure projects allotted to each congressional district. The proposed amendments, Tiango said, were aimed at strengthening the “credibility of the House as an

No jackpot winners in Oct. 7 Grand, Mega Lotto draws

Oct 7, 2026

No jackpot winners in Oct. 7 Grand, Mega Lotto draws

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 26-31-46-23-12-06 for a jackpot of ₱253.98 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. READ: No jackpot winners in Oct. 6 PCSO lotto

Jeepney driver and transport activist ‘Tatay Elmer’ dies

Oct 7, 2026

Jeepney driver and transport activist ‘Tatay Elmer’ dies

MANILA, Philippines — Jeepney driver Tatay Elmer, who was hospitalized after participating in a nationwide transport strike last September, has passed away, his social media handler confirmed in a post on Wednesday. “Our hearts are heavy as we let you know that Elmer Miralles Cordero also known by many as “Tatay Elmer” has passed away

4 arrested in anti-illegal gambling operation in Ilocos Sur

Oct 7, 2026

4 arrested in anti-illegal gambling operation in Ilocos Sur

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Four individuals were arrested during an anti-illegal gambling operation in Barangay Resurreccion, San Juan town in this province on Tuesday, Oct. 6, police said. The San Juan Municipal Police Station said the four were caught playing “Pining-Pining,” an illegal card game, with bet money. Police said the operation was carried

Prosecutor, clerk scolded for inefficiencies in impeachment trial

Oct 7, 2026

Prosecutor, clerk scolded for inefficiencies in impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — It appears that the long hours of the impeachment trial are finally taking its toll, as both the prosecution panel and the clerk of court secretariat were scolded for some minor inefficiencies during the proceedings on Wednesday. During the latter part of the trial, Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero called out

BOC: P12.31M raised from auction of forfeited refrigerant gases

Oct 7, 2026

BOC: P12.31M raised from auction of forfeited refrigerant gases

MANILA, Philippines — About P12.31 million was raised from two public auctions of forfeited refrigerant gases by the Port of Manila, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said. According to the agency, the BOC-Port of Manila generated a combined collection of P12.318 million from the Sept. 10 and Sept. 30 auctions of refrigerant gases. Five sale

Federations welcome Coca-Cola’s commitment to use Negros sugar

Oct 7, 2026

Federations welcome Coca-Cola’s commitment to use Negros sugar

BACOLOD CITY— The Sugar Council welcomed Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines’ (CCEAP) assurance that it would use sugar produced in Negros but called on the company to expand its commitment to locally sourced sugar nationwide. “We welcome Coca-Cola’s commitment to use 100 percent locally produced premium refined sugar in Negros, but we appeal to CCEAP to

House OKs P7.2-T spending bill on 2nd reading

Oct 7, 2026

House OKs P7.2-T spending bill on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed on second reading a P7.2-trillion spending bill that would fund the government through next year. Lawmakers approved on second reading via voice vote House Bill No. 10858, the 7,408-page spending measure detailing a record national budget to fund state operations, government salaries, infrastructure projects and

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