Sandiganbayan grants Romualdez’s motion to sign pre-trial order at QC jail

Inquirer.net - Oct 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Sandiganbayan Third Division has allowed former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to sign the court’s pre-trial order while at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, Quezon City. “The Sandiganbayan Third Division has GRANTED accused Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez’s motion to sign the Pre-trial Order at BJMP (Bureau of Jail Management and Penology) Payatas,

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DICT Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned, says Ombudsman Remulla

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MANILA, Philippines—Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday said Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned from his post. “He resigned,” Remulla said when asked about Aguda during the ombudsman’s radio show over DZRH. “His resignation was already accepted,” Remulla added. Malacañang, however, has yet to confirm Aguda’s resignation. /apl (This is a developing story.)

Beneath the surface: The fight to protect Philippine caves

Oct 10, 2026

Beneath the surface: The fight to protect Philippine caves

MANILA, Philippines — Hidden beneath mountains, forests and watersheds, Philippine caves shelter wildlife, preserve geological formations and hold traces of the past. Yet these natural environments face threats from human activities, raising concerns over their long-term protection. Even in Metro Manila, a natural cave system survives amid the urban landscape. Apugan Cave, located within the

‘Bayawak’ rescued in Subic Freeport, brought to wildlife center

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SUBIC, Zambales — A marbled water monitor lizard, locally known as “bayawak,” was rescued here and brought to a wildlife rescue center for assessment and rehabilitation. The information comes from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Luzon said on Saturday, Oct. 10. Edward Sernadilla, head of the Community Environment and Natural Resources

PH Space Agency warns of Chinese rocket debris in Palawan waters

Oct 10, 2026

PH Space Agency warns of Chinese rocket debris in Palawan waters

MANILA, Philippines — Rocket debris may fall within the designated drop zones in Philippine waters following China’s Long March 12 rocket launch early Saturday, Oct. 10, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) warned. According to PhilSA, the Long March 12 rocket was launched at 3:28 a.m. (Philippine standard time) from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Center

Ilocos Sur’s 9th most wanted person falls

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Recto orders faster public spending, early procurement for super El Niño

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MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has directed government agencies to accelerate public spending and begin early procurement for 2027 programs. He particularly outlined actions that involve preparing the country for the anticipated “super” El Niño. In a statement on Saturday, Recto said he issued the directive during a meeting with key department heads, saying

Bangsamoro human rights body investigates 2 Basilan ambushes

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Manila Archbishop Cardinal Advincula to get honorary doctorate from UST

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MANILA, Philippines—Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will receive the degree of Doctor of Theology, honoris causa, from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), which is among the university’s highest distinctions. The conferment will take place at the Dr. Robert S. Sy Ballroom of the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building, on Oct. 15. According to a

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