Marcos admin to review PH economic growth targets

Inquirer.net - Nov 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a fresh review of the country’s economic growth targets for 2026 and 2027 as the government faces the prospect of another downward revision following the economy’s disappointing performance in the third quarter. The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will meet on Dec. 1 to reassess the country’s

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Bohol board member seeks probe into Balicasag tour guide fees

Nov 10, 2026

Bohol board member seeks probe into Balicasag tour guide fees

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol– A Bohol provincial board member wants an inquiry into the collection of environmental or entrance fees from Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited tour guides accompanying visitors to Balicasag Island in Panglao town, citing the need for clear, consistent policies across the province’s tourism destinations. Lawyer Jiselle Rae Aumentado Villamor, chairperson of the Sangguniang

PNP eyeing arrest of all 300,000 wanted persons nationwide

Nov 10, 2026

PNP eyeing arrest of all 300,000 wanted persons nationwide

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is targeting to arrest the remaining estimated 300,000 wanted persons nationwide as it seeks to clear its backlog following the apprehension of some 200,000 fugitives in the past 14 months. In a statement on Tuesday, the PNP said it intends to reduce the estimated 300,000 remaining wanted

Resigning never crossed Sara Duterte’s mind despite impeachment, says spox

Nov 10, 2026

Resigning never crossed Sara Duterte’s mind despite impeachment, says spox

MANILA, Philippines — Resigning from the country’s second-highest post never crossed Vice President Sara Duterte’s mind, her spokesperson said Tuesday. Duterte’s spokesperson lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. said he has asked Duterte about the matter twice, with the vice president saying it was not an option. “Such a thought never crossed her mind. She never

Tiangco: House lawmakers had to pay 20% ‘tariff’ when requesting funds

Nov 10, 2026

Tiangco: House lawmakers had to pay 20% ‘tariff’ when requesting funds

MANILA, Philippines — Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco on Tuesday testified before the Sandiganbayan Third Division that members of the House of Representatives have to pay a 20-percent “tariff” to get more funding from the 2025 House General Appropriations Bill and General Appropriations Act. Speaking as a witness at the bail hearing of former Speaker Martin

Defense witness can’t remember signing docs, details of CPA firm

Nov 10, 2026

Defense witness can’t remember signing docs, details of CPA firm

MANILA, Philippines — The Davao City accountant presented as witness by Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team cannot remember signing documents and other details related to an accounting firm — which also was responsible for auditing companies linked to her. During Duterte’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, several senator-judges including Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero

Bukidnon gasoline users laud massive rollback

Nov 10, 2026

Bukidnon gasoline users laud massive rollback

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Motorists in Bukidnon had mixed reactions to Tuesday’s massive fuel price rollback, which slashed gasoline by P17 per liter but diesel by only P4 per liter, even though several pump stations failed to immediately cut back prices, which normally takes effect at 6 a.m. In this city, queues formed early Tuesday

DepEd: Government-issued laptops won’t be operational once sold, pawned

Nov 10, 2026

DepEd: Government-issued laptops won’t be operational once sold, pawned

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday warned that government laptops newly issued to teachers will not be operational once they are sold or pawned to others.  According to Education Secretary Sonny Angara, the agency has set strict safeguards to ensure that the laptops will be protected against illegal acts or other

House denies motion recalling P7.2-trillion budget bill

Nov 10, 2026

House denies motion recalling P7.2-trillion budget bill

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a motion to reconsider the P7.2-trillion spending bill that the chamber passed nearly a month ago, turning down a proposal that would’ve recalled the budget measure back to the House. House lawmakers rejected in a voice vote Bagong Henerasyon Rep. Robert Nazal’s motion to rescind

Davao accountant was partner at firm that audited VP-linked companies

Nov 10, 2026

Davao accountant was partner at firm that audited VP-linked companies

MANILA, Philippines – Davao City accountant Vingelin Bajan used to be a partner at the accounting firm that supposedly audited the companies linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution showed on Tuesday. During the cross-examination of Bajan, private prosecutor Atty. Mae Divinagracia asked if she was a partner at Ampil, Elises, Ciudadano & Co.

DOLE issues 13th-month pay guidelines to employers

Nov 10, 2026

DOLE issues 13th-month pay guidelines to employers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued proper pay guidelines to employers for the 13th-month pay to their employees. Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino on Monday signed Labor Advisory No. 21, Series of 2026, setting guidelines for paying 13th-month pay under Article 5 of the Labor Code of the Philippines and

Army man linked to viral dog slaughter video faces demotion, charges

Nov 10, 2026

Army man linked to viral dog slaughter video faces demotion, charges

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Army soldier has been relieved of his duties and faces possible demotion and formal charges over an alleged animal cruelty incident involving the slaughter of a dog that was recorded and posted on social media. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the soldier assigned to the 1st Infantry Division had

Government intervenes after decision to reject hundreds of homes on former Kent golf course

Nov 10, 2026

Government intervenes after decision to reject hundreds of homes on former Kent golf course

A council’s decision to refuse permission for hundreds of homes on green belt land has been taken out of their hands.

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