DFA: Yes, PH delegation joined walkout during Netanyahu’s UN speech

Rappler - Sep 27, 2026

DFA spokesperson Analyn Ratonel says the Philippines takes part in a 'call for all parties to desist from unilateral actions that erode the conditions of peace and undermine the visibility of a future Palestine state'

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PNP sees more time to prepare after deferment of barangay, SK polls

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PNP sees more time to prepare after deferment of barangay, SK polls

MANILA, Philippines—With the next barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections moved to November 2028, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said it will use the extra time to strengthen its election security preparations. “We have more time to prepare, so let’s use it well. We can look at what worked, what needs to be improved, and what

Albay in-person classes suspended on Sept. 29-30 due to transport strike

Sep 27, 2026

Albay in-person classes suspended on Sept. 29-30 due to transport strike

LEGAZPI CITY — The Albay provoncial government has ordered the suspension of in-person classes on Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 29 and 30) due to a two-day transport strike. Albay Gov. Noel Rosal said all public and private schools must shift to alternative learning modalities for all levels. Government and private offices were advised to arrange

Lacson hits DPWH chief’s remark on Taguig projects

Sep 27, 2026

Lacson hits DPWH chief’s remark on Taguig projects

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday dared Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon to explain how an infrastructure project in Taguig City, which supposedly contained coordinates pointing outside verified project limits, should not be flagged as a “ghost” project. This followed Dizon’s earlier statement that there are “no ghost projects” in

PNP goal: Raise Unified 911 efficiency from 96.15% to 100%

Sep 27, 2026

PNP goal: Raise Unified 911 efficiency from 96.15% to 100%

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership has challenged its personnel to achieve a 100-percent efficiency rate in handling Unified 911 calls, up from 96.15 percent recorded in the first eight months of 2026. “An efficiency rate of 96.15 percent is a strong performance, but for a service as critical as Unified 911, every second

Impeach court expecting swift SC ruling on petitions vs vote threshold

Sep 27, 2026

Impeach court expecting swift SC ruling on petitions vs vote threshold

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court is optimistic that the Supreme Court would immediately decide on the petitions challenging its decision to reduce the number of votes needed to convict — or acquit — Vice President Sara Duterte.   “Yes, that’s the expectation of our presiding officer [Sen. Francis Escudero] and the whole impeachment court.

Marcos meets with Eastern Visayas troops; lauds security, peace efforts

Sep 27, 2026

Marcos meets with Eastern Visayas troops; lauds security, peace efforts

TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the headquarters of the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division (8ID) in Catbalogan City, Samar on Friday and expressed full support for soldiers carrying out security and peace-building missions in Eastern Visayas. Marcos, who is also commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), met with

Day-long brownout hits parts of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat

Sep 27, 2026

Day-long brownout hits parts of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat

TUPI, South Cotabato — A day-long power supply interruption on Sunday struck parts of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat due to preventive maintenance operations. This prompted some residents in areas served by the South Cotabato I Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO I) to head to spring resorts to escape the heat. The National Grid Corp of the

Keep out: why Greenland is the US military’s new eyes in the Arctic on China

Sep 27, 2026

Keep out: why Greenland is the US military’s new eyes in the Arctic on China

Washington’s proposed military bases and expanded defence presence in Greenland will be akin to a “keep out” sign against potential Arctic military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow, according to analysts. The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a defence deal on Tuesday that allows Washington to build two new military bases on the world’s largest island, while reaffirming Denmark’s sovereignty over it. The deal – which updates and amends a 1951 defence agreement between Denmark and the US –...

Central Visayas workers to get P42 daily wage hike by October

Sep 27, 2026

Central Visayas workers to get P42 daily wage hike by October

MANILA, Philippines – Private sector workers in Central Visayas will receive a P42 increase in their daily minimum wage starting Oct. 14, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. Under the new rates, the daily minimum wage will increase to P582 (from P540) for Class A areas and P542 (from P500)  for Class B

Sibol nails maiden Asian Games esports medal with Pokemon Unite bronze

Sep 27, 2026

Sibol nails maiden Asian Games esports medal with Pokemon Unite bronze

The Sibol Pokemon Unite team of Lance David, Ducke Harnold Leoncio, Lawrence Anthony Gatmaitan, Kim Rey Salazar, Robert Jon Mempin, and Michael Vaughn Ocio earn the Philippines' first-ever esports medal in the Asian Games

33 animals recovered in Palawan anti-illegal wildlife trade operation

Sep 27, 2026

33 animals recovered in Palawan anti-illegal wildlife trade operation

CALAPAN CITY — Four people were arrested and 33 live animals were recovered during an operation against illegal wildlife trading in Taytay, Palawan, authorities said Sunday. The operation was conducted on Friday in Sitio Ibangley, Barangay Abungan, Taytay, by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD), together with the City Mobile Force Company, Police Station

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