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Defense in impeachment trial lists 25 witnesses for ‘unexplained wealth’
Nov 5, 2026

Defense in impeachment trial lists 25 witnesses for ‘unexplained wealth’

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers have requested subpoenas for 25 defense witnesses in Duterte’s impeachment trial, the Senate impeachment court confirmed on Thursday. The court said Duterte’s defense team made the request on November 4, 2026 ahead of its presentation of exhibits from November 9 to November 13 on the vice president’s


Serving sovereignty: How local food is taking center stage in Bulacan
Nov 5, 2026

Serving sovereignty: How local food is taking center stage in Bulacan

As climate change, global market disruptions, food import dependence and the homogenization of diets increasingly threaten Philippine food security, a growing number of Filipinos are rediscovering the strategic importance of local food systems. The Food and Agriculture Organization, in its 2024 report on the state of food security and nutrition, has underscored the continuing importance


Joseph Sy skips Senate citizenship inquiry after ER visit
Nov 5, 2026

Joseph Sy skips Senate citizenship inquiry after ER visit

MANILA, Philippines – Businessman Joseph Sy, who is facing questions over his citizenship, snubbed the Senate panel on justice and human rights on Thursday, after he was taken to the emergency room earlier in the day.  Sy’s legal counsel, lawyer Alma Mallonga, told the panel that her client had a “genuine desire to participate” in


South Cotabato gov: P1,000 budget ‘enough’ for simple Noche Buena
Nov 5, 2026

South Cotabato gov: P1,000 budget ‘enough’ for simple Noche Buena

KORONADAL CITY — After last year’s brouhaha over a P500 budget for Noche Buena, the president of the League of Provinces of the Philippines, South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., now said that P1,000 is enough for that traditional midnight family feast on Christmas Eve. Tamayo, who also serves as president of the ruling Partido


Luistro asks: Did defense fail to consult witness before seeking subpoena?
Nov 5, 2026

Luistro asks: Did defense fail to consult witness before seeking subpoena?

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has asked whether Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers failed to consult a former law school dean before asking for a subpoena to present him as a witness for the impeachment trial. Luistro posed the question as the academician begged off. She said on Thursday that she is surprised to hear


Fire engulfs factory inside Subic Freeport
Nov 5, 2026

Fire engulfs factory inside Subic Freeport

A fire broke out at the Jinboway facility inside Subic Gateway Park Phase II in the Subic Bay Freeport, raging for nearly eight hours before being brought under control at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). SBMA Communications Head Armie Llamas said the fire spread rapidly, fueled by textile


Stroke could cost Philippines ₱416.5B over 15 years
Nov 5, 2026

Stroke could cost Philippines ₱416.5B over 15 years

MANILA, Philippines — Acute ischemic stroke could impose an estimated ₱416.52 billion economic burden on the Philippines over 15 years, while the annual cost of managing survivors who need caregiver assistance could reach ₱739,000, according to an unpublished cost analysis cited by two organizations pushing for stronger stroke care in the country. The estimated annual


Ramon Tulfo admits error in Romualdez exposé
Nov 5, 2026

Ramon Tulfo admits error in Romualdez exposé

MANILA, Philippines — Columnist Ramon Tulfo on Thursday admitted that his expose claiming that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez could go in and out of jail was erroneous. The retraction comes after Romualdez camp sent a letter to Tulfo on Wednesday. READ: Court to BJMP: Did you let Romualdez out? “I was fed the wrong


Bomb threat alert forces European flight to divert to military base
Nov 5, 2026

Bomb threat alert forces European flight to divert to military base

All 151 passengers and six crew members onboard the plane are safe


OVP suffers alleged data leak – cybersecurity group
Nov 5, 2026

OVP suffers alleged data leak – cybersecurity group

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) allegedly suffered a data leak involving approximately 10 gigabytes (GB) of documents, a cybersecurity advocacy group said Thursday. READ: LTFRB probes data breach as platform goes offline According to Deep Web Konek, the alleged data leak surfaced in an underground cybercrime forum, where the hacker,


Cat reunited with owner after 280-mile stowaway trip ending in Yorkshire
Nov 5, 2026

Cat reunited with owner after 280-mile stowaway trip ending in Yorkshire

Luna the cat made the stowaway journey from Glasgow all the way to Yorkshire


[Rappler Investigates] Who’s taking care of our dead?
Nov 5, 2026

[Rappler Investigates] Who’s taking care of our dead?

How could the living get through their own painful experience of saying their final goodbyes if embalmers weren’t there to help preserve the memory of their loved ones?


[Edgewise] US midterms: After the blue tsunami, what is to be done?
Nov 5, 2026

[Edgewise] US midterms: After the blue tsunami, what is to be done?

End the Iran war, abolish Trump’s tariffs, and stop ICE abuses — among others


Rizal farmer loses home to floods, raises questions about quarrying, waste management
Nov 5, 2026

Rizal farmer loses home to floods, raises questions about quarrying, waste management

This farmer in Rodriguez, Rizal, lost her home and crops to floodwater, mud, and waste in 2024. She still raises concerns about quarry traffic, children’s safety, and waste management.


Doggerel of a downfall
Nov 5, 2026

Doggerel of a downfall

Composing a presidential pantsing.


Monty Don to say 'emotional farewell' to Gardeners' World as final episode date confirmed
Nov 5, 2026

Monty Don to say 'emotional farewell' to Gardeners' World as final episode date confirmed

Monty Don will appear in his final episode of the BBC's Gardener's World after 23 years at the helm


Police issue update after two arrested in dawn raids in £1m fraud probe at University of Greater Manchester
Nov 5, 2026

Police issue update after two arrested in dawn raids in £1m fraud probe at University of Greater Manchester

A major investigation is underway into allegations of bribery and fraud at the university in Bolton


Vice President JD Vance blames Iran war for Donald Trump's crushing midterm election defeat
Nov 5, 2026

Vice President JD Vance blames Iran war for Donald Trump's crushing midterm election defeat

The Democrats have taken control of both the Senate and House of Representatives


Coronation Street fans suffer 'all kinds of heartbreak' as new Carla Connor-Swain fears emerge
Nov 5, 2026

Coronation Street fans suffer 'all kinds of heartbreak' as new Carla Connor-Swain fears emerge

Corrie fans are watching Carla Connor-Swain face the loss of her beloved factory, amid new fears for the fan-favourite character


Hiện trường vụ cháy ở trường THCS Kim Liên mới làm 1 người tử vong
Nov 5, 2026

Hiện trường vụ cháy ở trường THCS Kim Liên mới làm 1 người tử vong

Trong quá trình tìm kiếm, cứu nạn, cứu hộ tại hiện trường vụ cháy tại Trường Trung học Cơ sở Kim Liên (mới), lực lượng chức năng phát hiện 1 người đã tử vong và bàn giao cho lực lượng y tế. Hà Nội: Phá cửa cuốn, cứu 5 người mắc kẹt trong vụ cháy nhà ở đường Nguyễn Trãi TP Hồ Chí Minh: Cháy nhà xưởng 1.100m2 chứa sơn và hóa chất tại Tân Hiệp Lâm Đồng: Làm rõ nguyên nhân vụ cháy nhà khiến 3 mẹ con tử vong


PSA finds evidence of Joseph Sy's 'fake' records
Nov 5, 2026

PSA finds evidence of Joseph Sy's 'fake' records

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday it found evidence showing that embattled businessman Joseph Sy procured fake documents during his birth registration process.


Which Star Trek captain did Patrick Stewart play? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Nov 5, 2026

Which Star Trek captain did Patrick Stewart play? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

From the Melbourne Cup to the US midterms, can you pick the winners in our current affairs challenge?


Thái Lan đề xuất ASEAN chủ động ứng phó đa khủng hoảng
Nov 5, 2026

Thái Lan đề xuất ASEAN chủ động ứng phó đa khủng hoảng

Thái Lan cho rằng không quốc gia thành viên ASEAN nào có thể đơn độc giải quyết những thách thức từ cạnh tranh nước lớn, phân mảnh kinh tế, biến đổi khí hậu đến an ninh năng lượng và lương thực. Philippines thúc đẩy cơ chế chia sẻ nhiên liệu ASEAN để ứng phó khủng hoảng ASEAN cảnh giác trước thủ đoạn mới của các mạng lưới lừa đảo trực tuyến Thúc đẩy hợp tác khu vực ASEAN trong đấu tranh với tội phạm truy nã


M62 traffic LIVE as drivers face delays on motorway after vehicle overturns
Nov 5, 2026

M62 traffic LIVE as drivers face delays on motorway after vehicle overturns

Two lanes have been shut off on the motorway


Cảnh báo tác động của thiết bị điện tử đến khả năng ngôn ngữ ở trẻ
Nov 5, 2026

Cảnh báo tác động của thiết bị điện tử đến khả năng ngôn ngữ ở trẻ

Nghiên cứu tại Canada cho thấy trẻ tiếp xúc nhiều với thiết bị điện tử từ 2 tuổi có xu hướng duy trì thói quen này khi 3 tuổi, ảnh hưởng tiêu cực đến kỹ năng ngôn ngữ, giao tiếp và sự tập trung. Hy Lạp chính thức thông qua luật cấm trẻ em sử dụng mạng xã hội Công bố lộ trình hành động bảo vệ trẻ em trong kỷ nguyên AI Meta đối mặt án phạt 1.400 tỷ USD trong vụ kiện về sức khỏe tâm thần trẻ em


BJMP allows Romualdez’s staff to attend to his needs, court told
Nov 5, 2026

BJMP allows Romualdez’s staff to attend to his needs, court told

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) allowed former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s staff to attend to his needs inside his cell, its personnel told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday. The Third Division is handling the plunder case against Romualdez stemming from alleged kickbacks from infrastructure projects worth P7.44


Tiền đạo nhập tịch của Đài Bắc Trung Hoa sắp đối đầu đội tuyển Việt Nam là ai?
Nov 5, 2026

Tiền đạo nhập tịch của Đài Bắc Trung Hoa sắp đối đầu đội tuyển Việt Nam là ai?

Sự góp mặt của Jhon Estama Benchy, tiền đạo có thể chơi tốt ở cả vị trí trung phong và tiền vệ chạy cánh là một trong những điểm nhấn đáng chú ý trong đội hình của đội tuyển Đài Bắc Trung Hoa. Cộng hòa Kyrgyz mang lực lượng mạnh sang Việt Nam so tài tại Casper Cup 2026 Tuyển Việt Nam đối đầu Đài Bắc Trung Hoa và Cộng hòa Kyrgyz tại Casper Cup 2026 MyTV chính thức sở hữu bản quyền VCK FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026™


Marcos, MILF leaders meet in Malacañang
Nov 5, 2026

Marcos, MILF leaders meet in Malacañang

COTABATO CITY  – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Wednesday in Malacañang, Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. Mel Senen Sarmiento said Thursday. In a Facebook post, Sarmiento said he joined the President in the meeting with the MILF leaders, which was conducted after the President met with


SM City Masinag’s rainwater treatment facility reinforces water sustainability
Nov 5, 2026

SM City Masinag’s rainwater treatment facility reinforces water sustainability

The retail giant expands its rainwater treatment facilities across Luzon to reduce strain on local water supplies.


Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm và Phu nhân sắp thăm chính thức Nhật Bản
Nov 5, 2026

Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm và Phu nhân sắp thăm chính thức Nhật Bản

Trong khuôn khổ chuyến thăm, Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm sẽ hội kiến với Nhà vua Nhật Bản, hội đàm với Thủ tướng Nhật Bản, hội kiến Chủ tịch Thượng viện và Chủ tịch Hạ viện Nhật Bản. Thỏa thuận hợp tác giáo dục Việt Nam-Nhật Bản tăng gấp 3 lần sau 10 năm Hòa nhạc tại Hiroshima lan tỏa thông điệp hòa bình hữu nghị Việt Nam-Nhật Bản Doanh nhân Việt Nam tại Nhật Bản chung sức phát triển


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