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A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated

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Manhattan's Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park.

BFAR issues red tide alert in Surigao del Norte town

Oct 17, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Authorities have issued a public health warning after shellfish samples collected off San Benito town in Surigao del Norte tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison, commonly known as red tide toxins. In an advisory, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Caraga region said laboratory screening using

LTO suspends license of Makati driver for blocking a pedestrian lane

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MANILA, Philippines—A driver faces a 90-day preventive suspension of his license for allegedly blocking a pedestrian lane in Makati City, according to the Land Transportation Office (LTO). In a statement on Friday, the LTO said it issued a show-cause order against the driver and the vehicle’s registered owner. The move of the office follows a

LTFRB summons 5 online shopping firms’ list of delivery service partners

Oct 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Saturday ordered five popular online shopping platforms to submit records of their accredited truck-for-hire service providers. The order comes as the board intensifies its crackdown on illegal delivery operators. Acting LTFRB chair Greg Pua Jr. said he had issued subpoenas directing the service providers

'I am not the woman' - former co-host of Nik Nazmi's podcast denies caught up in khalwat case

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JBC to begin interviews for next chief justice with 2 most senior SC justices

Oct 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) will start interviewing candidates for the position of chief justice on Oct. 22 (Thursday). The interviews will begin the two most senior incumbent Supreme Court (SC) justices – Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen and Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa. The Supreme Court said the interviews will be open

LTO impounds imported EV over driver’s fake license, missing papers

Oct 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Office (LTO) impounded an imported electric vehicle (EV) in Quezon City on Friday. The apprehension comes after its driver was caught using a fake license. The motorist also failed to present the vehicle’s registration documents. The vehicle was also found to be on the road without a license plate. The unit

Quezon wetlands, rice fields remain haven for migratory birds – DENR

Oct 17, 2026

LUCENA CITY — Wetlands, coastal habitats and agricultural lands in Quezon province continue to provide vital sanctuaries for migratory birds, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. In a report released Friday (Oct. 16), DENR-Calabarzon said the 2026 Asian Waterbird Census documented 229 birds belonging to 16 species at two monitoring sites in

Corrupt officials have nowhere to hide, China’s anti-graft watchdog warns

Oct 17, 2026

There is “no way out” for corrupt officials no matter how senior they are, China’s top anti-corruption watchdog has warned following the downfall of a former big-city mayor who survived numerous previous scandals. This week, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced both the probe into Huang Qifan, the former mayor of Chongqing, and the expulsion of a senior figure in Sichuan province. On Saturday, the commission said these developments showed the party’s “unwavering...

63 of 77 MV June Aster fire victims identified; probe ongoing

Oct 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities have identified 63 of the 77 people killed in the MV June Aster ferry fire off Palawan in September, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has reported. The BFP also said Friday eight people remain missing as investigators continue to determine possible lapses that allowed the vessel to sail despite engine

Ancient trees, rare plants tell Bicol Natural Park’s story

Oct 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A centuries-old tree, a critically endangered plant and several rare and endemic species are among the botanical treasures documented in Bicol Natural Park during a biodiversity monitoring activity in the second half of 2026, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol. The findings highlight the diversity of plant

Elderly man held over hacking of drinking buddy in Batac City

Oct 17, 2026

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A 71-year-old man was arrested after allegedly hacking a 46-year-old man during a drinking session in Barangay Bungon, Batac City in Ilocos Norte, police said Saturday, Oct. 17. Based on the initial police investigation, the suspect and the victim were drinking alcoholic beverages at the suspect’s residence when the incident

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A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated

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LTO suspends license of Makati driver for blocking a pedestrian lane

LTFRB summons 5 online shopping firms’ list of delivery service partners

'I am not the woman' - former co-host of Nik Nazmi's podcast denies caught up in khalwat case

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LTO impounds imported EV over driver’s fake license, missing papers

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63 of 77 MV June Aster fire victims identified; probe ongoing

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Elderly man held over hacking of drinking buddy in Batac City

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