EY ex-managing partner Max Loh appointed chair of Singapore Institute of Directors

The Business Times - Oct 15, 2026

He succeeds former PwC Singapore executive chairman Yeoh Oon Jin

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MANILA, Philippines — More senators on Thursday disputed the statement of Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson, Atty. Paolo Panelo, who questioned the majority bloc’s silence after three of four articles of impeachment were dropped. Panelo, in a statement, scrutinized the senator-judges’ “lack of outrage” on the time and resources that were supposedly wasted since days

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Matibag: NBI will also check Paolo Duterte’s SALN

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will also check on the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte, according to Director Melvin Matibag. Matibag said this in a press conference on Thursday after mentioning that a mansion near a resort—not the resort itself—on

WATCH: VP retains majority approval, trust tops INQToday’s newscast

Oct 15, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Vice President Sara Duterte retains the approval and trust of a slim majority of Filipinos, while nearly half of respondents disapprove of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s performance and distrust him, a new survey shows. Meanwhile, the Philippine peso hits a record low against the US

Marcos to DOTr: Brace for El Niño, ensure efficient transport of goods

Oct 15, 2026

Marcos to DOTr: Brace for El Niño, ensure efficient transport of goods

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to address bottlenecks in the transportation network, citing their impact on the movement of essential goods as the country gears up for the effects of Super El Niño. He made the call during the grand opening of the United Parcel

LTFRB pursues private vehicles giving transport services to online sellers

Oct 15, 2026

LTFRB pursues private vehicles giving transport services to online sellers

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said it launched a crackdown against private vehicles operating as transport or logistic services without proper permit or registration. According to LTFRB, it conducted a probe upon receiving reports from legitimate operators that several private vehicles are being used for truck-for-hire for

Nuns open drop-in center for street dwellers in Quezon City

Oct 15, 2026

Nuns open drop-in center for street dwellers in Quezon City

MANILA, Philippines — A religious community has opened a drop-in center in Kaliraya, Quezon City, providing street dwellers access to basic hygiene and washing facilities. Blessed by Cubao Bishop Elias Ayuban Jr., CMF, the facility, called Silong Palau, is an initiative of the Carmelite Missionaries, a religious institute of consecrated life for women. Ayuban said

Bukidnon bridge shows cracks; P150-M retrofitting works set

Oct 15, 2026

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IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon — Motorists along the Sayre Highway should expect travel delays and holiday traffic congestion due to a one-lane, stop-and-go traffic scheme at Atugan Bridge in Barangay La Fortuna, Impasugong, Bukidnon, which started Tuesday, after the discovery of the bridge’s structural defects. Shara Vinessa Garcia, spokesperson for the Department of Public Works and Highways

PNP-WCPC rescues 16, nabs 2 in anti-online child abuse operations

Oct 15, 2026

PNP-WCPC rescues 16, nabs 2 in anti-online child abuse operations

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police – Women and Children Protection Center (PNP-WCPC) rescued 16 victims, and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the online sexual exploitation of minors during separate operations in Rizal and General Santos City. The operations conducted on October 13, led to the arrest of a 20-year-old woman and a

Senators slam mockery of persons with autism

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MANILA, Philippines — Several senators on Thursday condemned the mockery of persons with autism, saying such behavior has no place in society or in the digital space. The senators’ reactions came amid public backlash over comments made by the hosts of the video podcast “Machong Chismisan” about Joshua “Josh” Aquino, the eldest son of television host

China-led team hits 83% success rate anticipating earthquakes in ‘seismo-ripples’ study

Oct 15, 2026

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Pagadian sea patrol intercepts P2.3-M ‘smuggled’ cigarettes

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Pagadian sea patrol intercepts P2.3-M ‘smuggled’ cigarettes

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Four men were arrested and at least P2.3 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes were seized in a joint maritime law enforcement operation in Barangay White Beach here Wednesday morning. Capt. Derf Jay Maquinta, spokesperson for the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office (ZSPPO), said the four suspects are

'Irresponsible explanation': Lawyers slam police chief, demand murder probe

Oct 15, 2026

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