Joel Villanueva blames 'forces of darkness' behind flood control scam allegations

GMA Network - Oct 10, 2026

Senator Joel Villanueva on Sunday recalled the emotional toll of the corruption allegations linking him to the flood control scandal, claiming that political forces had joined forces to destroy his reputation and hurt his family and religious community.

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PH bet Gabrielle Galapia finishes 3rd runner-up at Miss Asia Pacific International 2026

Oct 10, 2026

PH bet Gabrielle Galapia finishes 3rd runner-up at Miss Asia Pacific International 2026

Philippine bet Gabrielle Galapia finished as third runner-up at the Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 pageant held at the Cebu Coliseum on Saturday night.

6,000 openings up in Eastern Visayas job fair

Oct 10, 2026

6,000 openings up in Eastern Visayas job fair

TACLOBAN CITY — More than 6,000 employment opportunities were offered to jobseekers in three cities in Eastern Visayas through a series of job fairs organized by the Office of Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The Tacloban leg of the employment caravan was held Saturday, Oct. 10,

PH bet MJ Ordillano finishes 2nd runner-up at Mister Global 2026

Oct 10, 2026

PH bet MJ Ordillano finishes 2nd runner-up at Mister Global 2026

Philippine bet MJ Ordillano finished as second runner-up at the Mister Global 2026 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday night.

Emma Tiglao takes final walk as Miss Grand International 2025, says it's her last pageant

Oct 10, 2026

Emma Tiglao takes final walk as Miss Grand International 2025, says it's her last pageant

Emma Tiglao has taken her final walk as Miss Grand International 2026, and perhaps her final walk in pageantry.

What to expect at 4th ICC status conference in Rodrigo Duterte's case

Oct 10, 2026

What to expect at 4th ICC status conference in Rodrigo Duterte's case

PRAGUE, Czechia - The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III will convene the fourth status conference on Tuesday, October 13, to discuss procedural matters before the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte on crimes against humanity charges.

Calabarzon workers to get up to P45 wage hike starting Oct. 26

Oct 10, 2026

Calabarzon workers to get up to P45 wage hike starting Oct. 26

MANILA, Philippines — More than 1.56 million minimum wage earners in Calabarzon are expected to benefit from a daily wage increase of up to P45 starting Oct. 26, following the approval of a new wage order by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB 4A). Under Wage Order No. IVA-23, the maximum P45 daily

Pulong Duterte questions NBI's move to 'seek his insights' on Gracioso's claims

Oct 10, 2026

Pulong Duterte questions NBI's move to 'seek his insights' on Gracioso's claims

Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte questioned why the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) needed his insights if it was confident in the results of the lie detector test administered to former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.

Palace to Mans Carpio: Pray to ‘true God’ truth comes out

Oct 10, 2026

Palace to Mans Carpio: Pray to ‘true God’ truth comes out

SINGAPORE — Malacañang on Saturday told lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, to pray to the “true God” for the truth to come out after he claimed he was being persecuted amid scrutiny of the couple’s financial transactions. Palace press officer Claire Castro made the remarks in response to Carpio’s claim

‎Angelica Lopez ends Miss Grand International 2026 journey in Top 25

Oct 10, 2026

‎Angelica Lopez ends Miss Grand International 2026 journey in Top 25

Angelica Lopez’s bid for a third consecutive Miss Grand International crown ended after she failed to advance to the Top 11 of the 2026 competition. ‎ ‎Her elimination came after the swimsuit round, where delegates strutted the runway in apple-green swimsuits to the tune of Dua Lipa’s “Whatchu Doing.” Côte d’Ivoire claimed the Best in Swimsuit award. ‎ ‎Advancing to the Top 11 were Thailand, Venezuela, the Netherlands, Tanzania, Mexico, Vietnam, Ecuador, Guatemala, Cuba, Côte d’Ivoire and Puerto Rico. ‎

Woman missing as floods sweep Cotabato town

Oct 10, 2026

Woman missing as floods sweep Cotabato town

KORONADAL CITY — Rescue teams are searching for a woman who was reportedly swept away by floodwaters in Arakan, Cotabato during the heavy rains Friday evening, Oct. 9. The downpours caused severe flooding, landslides and damage to roads and other infrastructure. The Arakan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) confirmed on Saturday, Oct.

11 nabbed as authorities dismantle Maguindanao del Sur drug den

Oct 10, 2026

11 nabbed as authorities dismantle Maguindanao del Sur drug den

COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives dismantled a drug den and arrested 11 suspected drug suspects in Mangudadatu, Maguindanao del Sur on Friday afternoon, Oct. 9. Colonel John Michael Mangahis, Maguindanao del Sur police director, said the buy-bust operation was conducted by joint police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents in Barangay Tumbao at about 3 p.m.

Mt. Kanlaon erupts, sends ash plume above summit

Oct 10, 2026

Mt. Kanlaon erupts, sends ash plume above summit

BACOLOD CITY— Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island produced a moderately explosive eruption on Saturday, Oct. 10, sending an ash plume above its summit, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In an advisory, Phivolcs said the eruption began shortly before 12:30 p.m. and ended at 12:48 p.m. Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert

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