Prosecutors end evidence presentation vs. Marcoleta on first day of trial, says Remulla 

GMA Network - Oct 16, 2026

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said that prosecutors have finished presenting their evidence against Senator Rodante Marcoleta in the plunder case lodged against him --on the first day of trial.

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MANILA, Philippines — Rising fuel prices and contractors’ concerns over project costs have contributed to failed bidding attempts for classroom construction projects under a P21.4-billion agreement between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This was reported by DPWH Undersecretary Lara Marisse Esquibil during the Senate finance subcommittee

1k students in Cebu receive anti-lice treatment, dental services from GMA Kapuso Foundation

Oct 16, 2026

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A total of 1,000 students in Northern Cebu received dental services and anti-lice treatment from the GMA Kapuso Foundation through its Linis Lusong Kapusong Kabataan project.

House leader pushes investigation into Cale88 linked to VP Sara's spouse

Oct 16, 2026

House leader pushes investigation into Cale88 linked to VP Sara's spouse

House Deputy Speaker Jefferson Khonghun is pushing for a motu proprio investigation by the House of Representatives into the alleged remittance of hundreds of millions of pesos into Cale88, a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte's husband, lawyer Manases Carpio.

Baligod, 14 others arrested over ‘unjust vexation’ case

Oct 16, 2026

Baligod, 14 others arrested over ‘unjust vexation’ case

MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Levito Baligod, counsel for 18 individuals known as the “maleta boys,” and 14 others were arrested in San Juan City on Friday over an “unjust vexation” case, police said. San Juan City Police Chief Police Col. Anthony Gantang confirmed the arrests in a phone interview with reporters. He said the Zambales

WATCH: Marcos to summon Chinese envoy, fuel price changes top INQToday

Oct 16, 2026

WATCH: Marcos to summon Chinese envoy, fuel price changes top INQToday

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to summon Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over his remarks that the Philippines could easily lose in a conflict with China topped INQToday’s afternoon newscast. Also in the lineup were the expected rollback in gasoline prices and a slight hike in diesel prices next week, as well as

Police receive nine reports on suspicious packages at Tampin, Nilai schools

Oct 16, 2026

Police receive nine reports on suspicious packages at Tampin, Nilai schools

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S'pore to issue preventive measure notices to seven Indonesian firms linked to haze

Oct 16, 2026

S'pore to issue preventive measure notices to seven Indonesian firms linked to haze

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Ho Chi Minh City unveils $193M wave-shaped bridge across Saigon River

Oct 16, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City unveils $193M wave-shaped bridge across Saigon River

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2 dead in separate road accidents in Quezon

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2,200 bamboo seedlings planted in Zambales reforestation drive

Oct 16, 2026

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SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — To help restore vegetation cover and protect the local ecosystem, 2,200 Kawayan Bayog seedlings have been planted in a 69.8-hectare forest plantation in Barangay Guinabon in Sta. Cruz, Zambales.  In a statement on Friday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Luzon said that the planting activity brought

Ombudsman Remulla sees charges filed vs. Legarda, Leviste soon

Oct 16, 2026

Ombudsman Remulla sees charges filed vs. Legarda, Leviste soon

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said the filing of criminal cases against Senator Loren Legarda and Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste over an undelivered power supply by Leviste"s solar firm are forthcoming.

NBI summons ‘Machong Chismisan’ hosts over derogatory remark

Oct 16, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday said it has already issued subpoenas to the hosts of the now-terminated podcast, “Machong Chismisan,” which drew widespread criticism after their derogatory remarks about actress Kris Aquino’s eldest son, Josh. READ: ‘Macho’ hosts turn meek, apologize for mocking Kris Aquino son Josh NBI Director

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