Chinese fugitive ‘oversaw mule accounts worth B2.5 billion’

Bangkok Post - Oct 17, 2026

Thai police have arrested a Chinese fugitive in Bangkok for allegedly managing mule accounts that circulated over 500 million yuan and arranging visas for members of transnational criminal gangs.

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Filipino voice legend Pinky Aseron on lifting and staying strong at 64

Oct 17, 2026

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No matter what age you are, you could start turning back the clock—it’s never too late. Take it from Filipino voice legend Pinky Aseron, who is thriving in her fitness journey.

Senators want more for DepEd’s remedial class program Aral 

Oct 17, 2026

Senators want more for DepEd’s remedial class program Aral 

MANILA, Philippines — Some senators deliberating on the draft 2027 national budget on Friday saw the need to restore funding for the Department of Education (DepEd) program that seeks to help underperforming students through remedial classes. During a hearing of the Senate committee on finance, Senate President Win Gatchalan, and Sens. Bam Aquino, Joel Villanueva,

DepEd adopts ‘buddy system’ for students’ mental health

Oct 17, 2026

DepEd adopts ‘buddy system’ for students’ mental health

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday launched a “buddy system” in schools to provide students a “safe space” where they could help and support one another. In a statement, the DepEd said that students will be organized into structured buddy pairings or small peer groups through its “My Buddy System” program,

DPWH: Fuel costs, rising prices weigh on failed classroom bids

Oct 17, 2026

DPWH: Fuel costs, rising prices weigh on failed classroom bids

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 on Friday during the Senate

Baligod, 4 ‘maleta boys’ post bail after arrest for unjust vexation

Oct 17, 2026

Baligod, 4 ‘maleta boys’ post bail after arrest for unjust vexation

MANILA, Philippines — Levito Baligod and four of the so-called “Maleta boys” posted bail on Friday early evening after the lawyer and his 14 clients were arrested in San Juan City on Friday morning for “unjust vexation.” San Juan City Police Chief Police Col. Anthony Gantang said the confessed bagmen were arrested along with their

Sara Duterte camp: NBI probe another persecution

Oct 17, 2026

Sara Duterte camp: NBI probe another persecution

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday accused the Marcos administration of using the National Bureau of Investigation to persecute her politically, even branding the bureau’s findings on her alleged misdeclared properties a “shameless smear campaign.” Duterte’s spokesperson Salvador Paolo A. Panelo Jr. questioned NBI Director Melvin Matibag’s decision to

Pulse Asia poll: Food prices still top concern

Oct 17, 2026

Pulse Asia poll: Food prices still top concern

MANILA, Philippines — Affordable food prices remained the leading concern that Filipinos want the national government to address, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the Stratbase group. The survey, conducted Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, found that 35 percent of Filipinos said national government leaders should prioritize making food more affordable, particularly

NBI summons podcast hosts over remarks vs Kris Aquino’s PWD son

Oct 17, 2026

NBI summons podcast hosts over remarks vs Kris Aquino’s PWD son

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation on Friday said it has issued subpoenas to the hosts of the now-terminated podcast “Machong Chismisan,” which drew online outrage and criticism following their remarks mocking the autism spectrum of Kris Aquino’s eldest son Joshua. According to NBI Director Melvin Matibag, the five hosts were summoned to

N Sembilan PKR presses MB over alleged letter on Tuanku Muhriz's position

Oct 17, 2026

N Sembilan PKR presses MB over alleged letter on Tuanku Muhriz's position

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De Lima: ‘Tokhang mindset’ showed in QC triple slays

Oct 17, 2026

De Lima: ‘Tokhang mindset’ showed in QC triple slays

MANILA, Philippines — It was only right to disband the Quezon City government’s Task Force Disiplina following the death of three teenagers in the hands of one of the enforcers, Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima said on Friday. De Lima said positions of power or authority in such organizations should not be given to

Pulse: Sara Duterte’s trust, approval ratings still higher than Marcos

Oct 17, 2026

Pulse: Sara Duterte’s trust, approval ratings still higher than Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — It’s apparently a tough crowd for both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte as a new survey showed that Filipinos were not as impressed with their performance in the last quarter as the country’s top officials. The latest Pulse Asia quarterly survey released Thursday showed that trust and approval

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