Ombudsman Remulla: DFA should not have authority over passports

GMA Network - Nov 14, 2026

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday renewed his criticism of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), saying passport issuance should not be under the agency's authority.

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Baguio council seeks NBI’s clarification on operation vs lending firm

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BAGUIO CITY—The city council raised questions about the handling of an Aug. 26 operation involving employees of a lending company called 1 Loyalty. It is particularly inquiring about the decision to transfer to Manila of 24 arrested persons. The council is also wondering why there was lack of information provided to the local National Bureau

MILF: No unauthorized recruitments in the name of our military arm

Nov 14, 2026

MILF: No unauthorized recruitments in the name of our military arm

COTABATO CITY—Officials of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) clarified that there are no ongoing authorized recruitment activities in the name of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF). They said that such events are not held without the approval of the MILF’s central committee. In a statement Friday, Nov. 13, MILF chairman Ahod Balawag Ebrahim made

From nursing to courtship: Flying foxes reveal their tender side

Nov 14, 2026

From nursing to courtship: Flying foxes reveal their tender side

MANILA, Philippines — A mother flying fox gently fans her wings to keep her young pup comfortable before wrapping it in a protective embrace as the little bat suckles milk beneath her wing. This intimate moment of maternal care was among the wildlife behaviors documented by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Soccsksargen

Ilocos Norte centenarian gets P100K cash incentive on 100th birthday

Nov 14, 2026

Ilocos Norte centenarian gets P100K cash incentive on 100th birthday

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A centenarian from Barangay San Francisco, Dingras, Ilocos Norte received a P100,000 cash incentive from the government for reaching the age of 100. Esperanza Longboy Asuncion was awarded the incentive under Republic Act No. 10868, or the Centenarians Act of 2016, which grants a cash gift to Filipinos who reach

Fewer Negros Island Region families are living in poverty in 2025 – PSA

Nov 14, 2026

Fewer Negros Island Region families are living in poverty in 2025 – PSA

BACOLOD CITY— Poverty incidence among families in the Negros Island Region (NIR) fell to 14.3 percent in 2025 from 22.6 percent in 2023, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-NIR showed Friday, Nov. 13. The PSA estimated that about 178,470 families in the region had incomes below the poverty threshold in 2025. Among the general

Lao PDR, Vietnam prime ministers arrive in PH for 49th ASEAN Summit

Nov 14, 2026

Lao PDR, Vietnam prime ministers arrive in PH for 49th ASEAN Summit

Lao People's Democratic Republic Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith and Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng arrived in the Philippines on Saturday, November 14, for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

Wearing briefs boosts erectile dysfunction risk, 26,000-man study in China finds

Nov 14, 2026

Wearing briefs boosts erectile dysfunction risk, 26,000-man study in China finds

From A-list underwear campaigns to everyday wardrobe staples, tight briefs are often hailed as the ultimate symbol of masculine appeal. However, a major new study out of China suggests that choosing tight underwear over classic boxer shorts could lead to higher rates of erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and prostatitis. A snug fit also impairs sperm quality, according to the findings published in the Asian Journal of Andrology last month. Loose underwear may offer a simple alternative...

Marcos creates National Artificial Intelligence Council

Nov 14, 2026

Marcos creates National Artificial Intelligence Council

Alongside the creation of the National Artificial Intelligence Council, Marcos' executive order also adopts the country's governance framework for AI policy formation and development

Afghan visa overstayer in Vietnam faces prosecution for smuggling 56 compatriots into Cambodia

Nov 14, 2026

Afghan visa overstayer in Vietnam faces prosecution for smuggling 56 compatriots into Cambodia

An Afghan man who overstayed his visa in Vietnam has been indicted along with two Vietnamese men for allegedly smuggling 56 compatriots into Cambodia for profit.

Suspect nabbed in Zamboanga drug bust; P680K worth of ‘shabu’ seized

Nov 14, 2026

Suspect nabbed in Zamboanga drug bust; P680K worth of ‘shabu’ seized

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Malaysia seeks stronger Asean haze response, sustainable funding - Mohamad

Nov 14, 2026

Malaysia seeks stronger Asean haze response, sustainable funding - Mohamad

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