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Bukidnon police arrest 6 drug suspects in buy-busts

Oct 11, 2026

Bukidnon police arrest 6 drug suspects in buy-busts

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Bukidnon police arrested six individuals and seized 25.544 grams of suspected shabu worth P177,356 in anti-illegal drug operations on Friday and Saturday. In Valencia City, operatives arrested a 26-year-old male suspect known as “Jojo” at Purok 18, Poblacion, at 2:02 p.m. on Oct. 10. Seized from him were four heat-sealed plastic

Quiapo Church unveils logo for Nazareno 2027

Oct 11, 2026

Quiapo Church unveils logo for Nazareno 2027

MANILA, Philippines — The Quiapo Church has unveiled the official logo for the Feast of the Black Nazareno in January 2027. The official logo features Jesus, Saint John the Baptist, the church, and the ropes used in the procession. Next year’s theme is “Tuwirin ninyo ang daraanan ng Panginoon,” which means “Make straight the way

4 nabbed over illegal sale of fuel in Pampanga

Oct 11, 2026

4 nabbed over illegal sale of fuel in Pampanga

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Police arrested four men and confiscated P879,000 worth of petroleum products in an operation against unauthorized sale and distribution of fuel in Magalang, Pampanga on Oct. 9. The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) said the Regional Special Operations Group of the Regional Intelligence Division 3 conducted the operation in coordination with

Ilocos Norte first province to surpass 90% HPV vaccination target

Oct 11, 2026

Ilocos Norte first province to surpass 90% HPV vaccination target

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Ilocos Norte has become the first province in the country to surpass the 90 percent target for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among girls aged 9 to 14, with a coverage rate of 95.7 percent, the Department of Health (DOH) Ilocos Center for Health Development said. The province vaccinated 22,039 of

Kanlaon Volcano emits ash on Sunday

Oct 11, 2026

Kanlaon Volcano emits ash on Sunday

MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash on Sunday morning following a moderately explosive eruption the previous day, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Based on Phivolcs’ footage, the ash emission occurred at 5:15 a.m. “The event generated a grayish plume that rose 600 meters above the summit crater before drifting

Candon City gives diesel subsidy to rice farmers amid El Niño threat

Oct 11, 2026

Candon City gives diesel subsidy to rice farmers amid El Niño threat

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The city government of Candon in Ilocos Sur has started rolling out an emergency diesel subsidy program for rice farmers to help sustain agricultural operations amid concerns over the possible effects of El Niño. Under the initiative, qualified rice farmers will receive 20 liters of diesel fuel each for October

2 nabbed in Occidental Mindoro drug sting

Oct 11, 2026

2 nabbed in Occidental Mindoro drug sting

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police arrested two suspected drug dealers during a buy-bust operation in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, on Saturday, Oct. 10. The Sablayan Municipal Police Station said its Municipal Drug Enforcement Team conducted the operation at 1:25 p.m. in Barangay Santo Niño, in coordination with other police units and the Philippine Drug Enforcement

Arturo Daza on working as a line cook in New York City

Oct 11, 2026

Arturo Daza on working as a line cook in New York City

The 33-year-old cook grew up among the most iconic chefs in the Philippines. Now, he’s carving his own path in New York

Marcos: Sara Duterte's alleged China funds pose 'highest-level' national security threat

Oct 11, 2026

Marcos: Sara Duterte's alleged China funds pose 'highest-level' national security threat

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the alleged receipt of funds from China by a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte could pose a national security threat “at the highest level” if proven true.

How Taiwan’s military manpower shortage is undermining its ability to fight

Oct 11, 2026

How Taiwan’s military manpower shortage is undermining its ability to fight

Taiwan’s military is grappling with a worsening manpower shortage, with its volunteer staffing rate remaining below the 80 per cent target for a third consecutive year and concerns mounting over the impact on combat readiness, according to the island’s legislature. The shortages extend deep into frontline formations – including infantry, artillery, missile and air defence units – raising questions over whether Taiwan will have enough trained personnel to operate and maintain the vast quantities...

[Inside the Newsroom] How Rappler uncovered Sara Duterte’s company contracts with Davao City Hall

Oct 11, 2026

[Inside the Newsroom] How Rappler uncovered Sara Duterte’s company contracts with Davao City Hall

Rappler has exposed government officials' conflicts of interest involving infrastructure projects. The story of Sara Duterte and Gencorp revealed that this kind of scheme can also happen in food contracts. And perhaps there are similar stories hiding in procurement records across the country.

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