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ACT: 16 teachers, students hurt in Malacañang protest dispersal
Oct 4, 2026

ACT: 16 teachers, students hurt in Malacañang protest dispersal

MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen teachers and students were injured following tensions with police at a protest outside Malacañang on Sunday, a day before World Teachers’ Day, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) said. The group said the protesters were calling for economic relief, including a P50,000 entry-level salary for teachers, a P5,000 Personnel Economic Relief


Basilan now has a state university
Oct 4, 2026

Basilan now has a state university

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Basilan State College has reached a historic milestone, having been elevated to university status. It was formally declared the Basilan State University (BasSU) during a ceremony held at the institution’s gymnasium in Barangay Sumagdang, Isabela City, Basilan, on Friday. Dr. Shirley Agrupis, Commission on Higher Education (Ched) chairperson, announced


Trillanes’ allegations can’t be disregarded, must be checked – prosec
Oct 4, 2026

Trillanes’ allegations can’t be disregarded, must be checked – prosec

MANILA, Philippines – Former Sen. Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV’s allegations involving China-linked funds and other financial transactions cannot simply be disregarded because he will no longer testify in Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s impeachment trial, prosecution spokesperson Atty. Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. said over the weekend. Tolosa said the allegations are serious enough to warrant


Prosec piecing together evidence on VP’s alleged unexplained wealth – Ridon
Oct 4, 2026

Prosec piecing together evidence on VP’s alleged unexplained wealth – Ridon

MANILA, Philippines – The full amount of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth has yet to emerge as prosecutors continue to piece together evidence on properties, firearms and financial transactions against what she declared in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN), a House prosecutor said over the weekend. House prosecutor


Teacher named DepEd Hero for helping out-of-school youth for 20 years
Oct 4, 2026

Teacher named DepEd Hero for helping out-of-school youth for 20 years

MANILA, Philippines — As the country marks World Teachers’ Day on Monday, the Department of Education (DepEd) recognized a community-based teacher in Pampanga for nearly two decades of work providing education to out-of-school youth and other underserved communities. Allan Delos Reyes, a Master Teacher II and Alternative Learning System (ALS) teacher at Minalin Elementary School


6 arrested in Caraga anti-drug stings
Oct 4, 2026

6 arrested in Caraga anti-drug stings

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police arrested six people in five separate anti-drug operations across the Caraga region on Saturday. In a statement on Sunday, the Police Regional Office-Caraga (PRO-13) said its operating units confiscated 20.2494 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of P137,695.92. The anti-drug operations were conducted in Butuan


Sara Duterte impeach trial enters crucial week with AMLC, bank execs testifying
Oct 4, 2026

Sara Duterte impeach trial enters crucial week with AMLC, bank execs testifying

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s impeachment trial enters a crucial week Monday, with the House prosecution set to present witnesses from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), banks, insurance companies and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as it moves closer to completing its unexplained wealth case. The Senate impeachment court is scheduled


3 kids, 85-year-old woman die in Isabela blast
Oct 4, 2026

3 kids, 85-year-old woman die in Isabela blast

ROXAS, Isabela — Three children, including an eight-year-old boy, and an 85-year-old woman died, while two other minors were wounded when an unidentified explosive device went off in Sitio Raniag, Barangay Sinamar, Roxas, Isabela, at around 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, police said. The two other minors, all residents of the village, were brought


DENR ramps up measures to prepare communities for El Niño
Oct 4, 2026

DENR ramps up measures to prepare communities for El Niño

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has mobilized its regional offices, line bureaus and field units to strengthen nationwide preparedness and mitigation measures against the ongoing El Niño, as DOST-PAGASA warns that this climate pattern may intensify into a very strong event before the end of 2026 and persist through


Two men hacked during drinking spree in Bukidnon
Oct 4, 2026

Two men hacked during drinking spree in Bukidnon

DON CARLOS, Bukidnon — Two men sustained shoulder injuries after being hacked by an intoxicated neighbor in Purok 5, Barangay Mahayahay, late Saturday night. According to the Don Carlos Municipal Police Station (MPS), led by Maj. Al-Nico Haman, the incident occurred at around 11:45 p.m. while the victims were having a drinking session with family


The bold ideas to future-proof Melbourne’s sporting heartland
Oct 4, 2026

The bold ideas to future-proof Melbourne’s sporting heartland

A fan-friendly revamp of the MCG and better links to Melbourne Park would turn sporting events into festivals and cement Melbourne’s sports capital status.


Sadistic predators targeting Australian children through gaming platforms
Oct 4, 2026

Sadistic predators targeting Australian children through gaming platforms

Members of sadistic online abuse networks have been linked to popular games including Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite.


NSW Labor should not be standing in the way of extra powers for police watchdog
Oct 4, 2026

NSW Labor should not be standing in the way of extra powers for police watchdog

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is a necessary overseer to provide confidence but the NSW Police Force is not beyond scrutiny


Last week’s ‘tipping point’ might have obscured an earlier, more important moment
Oct 4, 2026

Last week’s ‘tipping point’ might have obscured an earlier, more important moment

This is a state of enormous uncertainty, with risks in every direction.


Angara welcomes P1.95B budget boost for classrooms, ARAL, school safety
Oct 4, 2026

Angara welcomes P1.95B budget boost for classrooms, ARAL, school safety

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed the approval by a House of Representatives panel of P1.952 billion in budget additions for the Department of Education (DepEd) under the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 national budget. The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) of the House Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Nueva Ecija 1st District Rep.


My suburb is a modern cultural melting pot, but it hasn’t forgotten the wars that shaped us
Oct 4, 2026

My suburb is a modern cultural melting pot, but it hasn’t forgotten the wars that shaped us

It’s a pocket of Brisbane that runs simultaneously in two lanes – one of rampant construction and change, and the other of quaint country-style houses just off major roads.


My suburb is a modern cultural melting pot, but it hasn’t forgotten the wars that shaped us
Oct 4, 2026

My suburb is a modern cultural melting pot, but it hasn’t forgotten the wars that shaped us

It’s a pocket of Brisbane that runs simultaneously in two lanes – one of rampant construction and change, and the other of quaint country-style houses just off major roads.


Ejercito wants to double social pension for indigent seniors to P2,000
Oct 4, 2026

Ejercito wants to double social pension for indigent seniors to P2,000

MANILA, Philippines – Senator JV Ejercito has submitted a proposed measure seeking to double the current monthly social stipend for indigent senior citizens from P1,000 to P2,000, providing greater financial relief for elderly Filipinos amid rising costs. Ejercito’s Senate Bill No. 2522 aims to amend Republic Act No. 11916, which sets the monthly social pension


AFP says Chinese J-16 fighter flew too close to PH aircraft over Bajo de Masinloc
Oct 4, 2026

AFP says Chinese J-16 fighter flew too close to PH aircraft over Bajo de Masinloc

An AFP aircraft encountered two Chinese military aircraft during a routine patrol over Bajo de Masinloc, with at least one of the Chinese planes flying too close in an "unsafe" manner.


LTFRB revokes 2 TNCs’ authority to operate due to violations
Oct 4, 2026

LTFRB revokes 2 TNCs’ authority to operate due to violations

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Sunday said it revoked the authority to operate and the renewal of application of two transport network companies (TNCs) over failure to meet certain requirements.  According to the LTFRB, the Leggo Information Technology and Aztech Solutions International Corp. were not able to abide


Walang pasok: In-person classes suspended Oct. 5 for Nat’l Teachers’ Day
Oct 4, 2026

Walang pasok: In-person classes suspended Oct. 5 for Nat’l Teachers’ Day

Updated at 10:18 P.M. ERRATUM: An earlier version of this report incorrectly stated that classes at all levels in public and private schools in Angeles City, Pampanga, were suspended. This information was incorrect. The report has been corrected to reflect the accurate information. MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes are suspended in several areas on Monday,


3 nabbed in Iligan City drug operations
Oct 4, 2026

3 nabbed in Iligan City drug operations

ILIGAN CITY — Three drug suspects were arrested in separate buy-bust operations here that resulted in the confiscation of a combined 7.85 grams of suspected shabu valued at P53,380, police said. The first operation was conducted at about 7 p.m. on Friday in Purok 6, Barangay Saray, resulting in the arrest of alias “Opaw,” 39,


Oil price hike enough to suspend gasoline, diesel excise tax – Gatchalian
Oct 4, 2026

Oil price hike enough to suspend gasoline, diesel excise tax – Gatchalian

MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged economic managers to suspend, even temporarily, the excise tax on gasoline and diesel amid the continuous increase in petroleum products. “The economic managers should reconsider suspending the excise tax on gasoline and diesel, even if only temporarily, because oil prices have reached over $80 a barrel again


Phnom Penh ủng hộ lời kêu gọi của LHQ liên quan xung đột Thái Lan-Campuchia
Oct 4, 2026

Phnom Penh ủng hộ lời kêu gọi của LHQ liên quan xung đột Thái Lan-Campuchia

Campuchia cho rằng những thông tin do phía Bangkok đưa ra là sai lệch và gây hiểu lầm, đồng thời kêu gọi Thái Lan thực thi Tuyên bố chung ngày 27/12/2025 một cách đầy đủ và chân thành. Thái Lan, Campuchia cam kết duy trì thỏa thuận ngừng bắn Campuchia ra thông cáo về vụ nổ ở khu vực biên giới với Thái Lan Nổ súng tái diễn ở biên giới Campuchia–Thái Lan


Philippines bắt giữ hàng trăm người Trung Quốc khi truy quét lừa đảo trực tuyến
Oct 4, 2026

Philippines bắt giữ hàng trăm người Trung Quốc khi truy quét lừa đảo trực tuyến

Lực lượng chức năng Philippines đã đột kích 2 địa điểm tại Mindanao, bắt giữ phần lớn là người Trung Quốc, trong chiến dịch truy quét nhằm vào các cơ sở kinh doanh trò chơi trực tuyến bất hợp pháp. Philippines bắt giữ 244 người nước ngoài liên quan đến lừa đảo trực tuyến Tận mắt chứng kiến khu phức hợp lừa đảo trực tuyến "khủng" ở Campuchia Lừa đảo trực tuyến giả mạo lãnh đạo tài chính Hàn Quốc trên mạng xã hội ngày càng gia tăng


Indonesia và Timor-Leste phát huy các dư địa hợp tác kinh tế mới
Oct 4, 2026

Indonesia và Timor-Leste phát huy các dư địa hợp tác kinh tế mới

Thống đốc Bali, Wayan Koster cho rằng hai nước có nền tảng thuận lợi để phát triển các lĩnh vực có thế mạnh bổ trợ lẫn nhau gồm du lịch, nông nghiệp, chăn nuôi và thương mại. Tuần lễ sản phẩm Việt - Lào: Thúc đẩy hợp tác kinh tế toàn diện giữa hai dân tộc Khai mở dư địa hợp tác kinh tế, thương mại Việt Nam-Nam Phi Chính sách 8% và thu nhập thực tế của tài xế công nghệ tại Indonesia


Từ đêm 5/10 đến ngày 7/10, khu vực Trung Bộ có mưa rất lớn
Oct 4, 2026

Từ đêm 5/10 đến ngày 7/10, khu vực Trung Bộ có mưa rất lớn

Do ảnh hưởng của không khí lạnh, trên biển, từ khoảng gần sáng và sáng 5/10, ở vịnh Bắc Bộ gió chuyển hướng Đông Bắc mạnh lên cấp 6, có lúc cấp 7, giật cấp 8-9; sóng cao từ 2-3m, biển động mạnh. TP Hồ Chí Minh còn mưa nhiều ngày, dải hội tụ nhiệt đới có xu hướng mạnh lên Khu vực Bắc Bộ cục bộ có mưa to trong 2 ngày tới, có nơi trên 80mm


Clustered Hepatitis A cases hit several Valencia City barangays
Oct 4, 2026

Clustered Hepatitis A cases hit several Valencia City barangays

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — City health officials here have sounded the alarm over a clustering of Hepatitis A cases allegedly linked to local barangay water systems, with six patients currently reported hospitalized. Cipriano Pat, City Health Disease Surveillance Officer who conducted an on-the-ground investigation, told the Inquirer on Friday that male patients aged 17 to


Delays on M25 after two-car crash near junction for M20
Oct 4, 2026

Delays on M25 after two-car crash near junction for M20

Drivers are facing long delays following a crash on the M25 this afternoon.


Senior citizen nabbed in Mabalacat City drug sting
Oct 4, 2026

Senior citizen nabbed in Mabalacat City drug sting

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga—A buy-bust operation resulted in the arrest of a 60-year-old man for allegedly selling illegal drugs in Barangay Sapang Biabas here on Saturday. In a statement, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 3 (PDEA 3) said the operation wad carried out at 4:20 p.m. that also resulted in the confiscation of an estimated


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