ChildAid 2026: 133 performers gear up for a free riverside festival

The Business Times - Nov 9, 2026

Music, dance, food and games await at the event’s first outdoor edition at UOB Plaza, organised by BT and ST

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Solon says House only amended P115B in 2027 budget bill

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives rechanneled P115.82 billion from the executive’s spending plan, Bataan Rep. Albert “Abet” Garcia said on Monday, revising the previous P116.32 billion figure that a special panel of lawmakers reportedly finalized last month. Garcia, the senior vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, revealed that the realignments were about

House majority parties back disclosure of every districts’ 2027 funding

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Major political parties in the House of Representatives backed on Monday the full disclosure of congressional district allocations under the proposed 2027 budget. Representatives of majority bloc parties – National Unity Party (NUP), Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrat (Lakas-CMD), Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and Nacionalista Party (NP) – expressed

Man posing as soldier for alleged swindling nabbed in Agusan

Nov 9, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 34-year-old man who spent months impersonating an Army soldier to run an alleged elaborate swindling racket across Mindanao has been arrested, leaving behind a trail of swindled vehicles, gadgets, and over P100,000 in stolen cash. The suspect, identified only as alias “Jan,” was apprehended in Purok 6, Barangay

NBI: 13 face raps over alleged P13-B smuggled cigarettes

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday filed an agricultural economic sabotage complaint against thirteen individuals allegedly involved in smuggling cigarettes worth P13 billion. READ: BOC seizes over P1.17-B suspected smuggled cigarettes in Cebu port According to NBI Director Melvin Matibag, the case stems from the 59 container vans seized by

Defense witness’ answers in Sara Duterte trial irk Erwin Tulfo

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A Davao City assessor testifying for Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team in her impeachment trial was warned on Tuesday that he could be cited for contempt after evading questions about whether he had traveled to China in 2025. Engineer Jaime Adalin was presented by the defense in connection with allegations that

Marcos: 234 counselors hired to boost school mental health services

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said 234 school counselor associates were hired in Pangasinan to strengthen mental health and counseling services in public schools. He made the announcement during the mass oath-taking ceremony for newly promoted and newly hired Department of Education (DepEd) personnel in the province. READ: DepEd: Over 172,000 teachers, staff to get

Can Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin give Donald Trump the Iran exit he needs?

Nov 9, 2026

Donald Trump has floated the idea of a trilateral summit with China and Russia to broker an end to the Iran war, with his administration under pressure to deliver a breakthrough following the US midterm elections, according to analysts. Chinese observers also see Beijing potentially playing the role of a neutral mediator and offering a diplomatic platform rather than pressuring Tehran into a deal. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, the US president said he would meet his Chinese and Russian...

Church says suspect in Calapan student slay is not its pastor

Nov 9, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Authorities have taken into police custody the prime suspect in the killing of a nursing student who was found dead at a vacant lot in Calapan City over the weekend, officials confirmed on Monday. The suspect was initially identified as a 26-year-old church pastor, who voluntarily surrendered to responding officers along

PCSO Lotto Results: No winners of P349M Grand Lotto jackpot on Nov. 9

Nov 9, 2026

No bettors took home the Grand Lotto 6/55 prize of over P349 million after no winners were announced in any of the major lotto jackpot draws on November 9, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said Monday.

Davao land assessor: Carpio’s Matina property listed in Duterte’s SALN

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A Davao City land assessor testified that a property owned by Atty. Manases Carpio, which was supposedly not declared by his wife, Vice President Sara Duterte, was actually listed in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). During the resumption of Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday, defense counsel Lindon Bacquel

Dingdong Dantes, more Kapuso stars join indoor hybrid race

Nov 9, 2026

Kapuso stars took part in an indoor hybrid race for a local brand.

House pushes thousands more multi-purpose buildings. Are they really needed?

Nov 9, 2026

House appropriations panel senior vice chairperson Albert Garcia says multi-purpose buildings can be used for Zumba, basketball games, and even as evacuation centers

ChildAid 2026: 133 performers gear up for a free riverside festival

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Marcos: 234 counselors hired to boost school mental health services

Can Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin give Donald Trump the Iran exit he needs?

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