Is Singapore still South-east Asia’s headquarters haven?

The Business Times - Nov 9, 2026

Business hubs are flocking to the city-state, as lower-value activities move offshore in the region

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Digong's defense wants ICC prosecution witnesses vs. Bato, killing quotas removed over 'speculative' accounts

Nov 9, 2026

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has pushed back at International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors over their bid to include two witness testimonies whose accounts they allege to be based on “rumors, hearsay, and information obtained through media.”

Closed fishing season may trigger price hike, supply issues – Pamalakaya

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The upcoming closed fishing season in major fishing grounds across the country could trigger an artificial shortage of fish and drive up market prices, the fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) warned. In a statement, Pamalakaya said the annual three-month fishing ban, scheduled across several fishing grounds between November and

Pope names Mati bishop as new head of Davao archdiocese

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Mati Bishop Abel Apigo was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new archbishop of Davao, succeeding Archbishop Romulo Valles, who already reached the mandatory retirement age for bishops, according to CBCP News. Apigo was appointed as the second bishop of Mati by Pope Francis in 2018. He completed his philosophical and

Doubled night shift differential for private sector workers pushed

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to double the minimum night shift differential for private-sector workers from the current 10 percent to 20 percent of their regular hourly wage has been filed by Sen. Loren Legarda. According to Legarda, the proposed increase would help recognize the sacrifices and health risks faced by workers whose schedules

Pagadian City hosts 2026 MindaCon, more tech investments seen

Nov 9, 2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The National ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital transformation in the countryside. During Monday’s opening of 11th Mindanao ICT Conference (MindaCon) 2026 from Nov. 9 to 11, NICP president Jessraf Palmares lauded the city government’s thrust toward digital

Caraga poverty rate drops to 7.8% in 2025

Nov 9, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Poverty incidence among families in Caraga (Region 13) dropped to 7.8 percent in 2025, according to preliminary results of the 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) released on Monday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The official report, issued by the PSA Regional Statistical Services Office-13 (Caraga), showed

Heat index hits 42°C in Coron, Palawan and Borongan, Eastern Samar

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The heat index peaked at a dangerous 42°C in Palawan and Eastern Samar on Monday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa reported that heat indices were recorded in its stations located in Coron, Palawan and Borongan, Eastern Samar. Pagasa had explained that a heat index of

Manila Water readies 33 reservoirs for prolonged El Niño

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water has inspected and prepared its 33 reservoirs across the East Zone as part of ongoing measures to help maintain reliable water service amid the very strong El Niño, which is expected to bring prolonged dry conditions through the first half of 2027. With a combined storage capacity of 557 million liters,

Asking witness about China trips improper, unfair, says VP spox

Nov 9, 2026

Atty. Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. (Screengrab from video of the Office of the Vice President) MANILA, Philippines — Questioning defense witness Jamie Adalin on his trips to China was improper and unfair, Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson, lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr., said on Monday. Adalin, the City Assessor of Davao City, testified as the

Caloocan lotto outlet teller, operator sued for illegal numbers racket

Nov 9, 2026

CALOOCAN CITY, Philippines — Public prosecutors indicted the teller and the registered operator of an authorized lotto outlet in Caloocan before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Caloocan on Monday, Nov. 9. The case stemmed from the teller’s arrest last week for using a legitimate government franchise to run an underground numbers game. The Caloocan

De Lima hoping Robredo reconsiders decision to ditch bid for nat’l post

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday said the Liberal Party (LP) sis till hoping thaf Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo will reconsider her decision to no longer pursue national office in the 2028 elections. De Lima praised Robredo’s commitment to leading the city that her late husband had led

AdU legal aid office hails acquittal of 2 clients arrested over protests

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Legal Aid Office of the Adamson University College of Law on Monday welcomed the acquittal of two of its clients who were arrested on Sept. 21 last year, in connection with the Baha Sa Luneta protest. Lawyer Kathy Panguban, director of the Legal Aid Office, said the acquittal was the result

Is Singapore still South-east Asia’s headquarters haven?

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Digong's defense wants ICC prosecution witnesses vs. Bato, killing quotas removed over 'speculative' accounts

Closed fishing season may trigger price hike, supply issues – Pamalakaya

Pope names Mati bishop as new head of Davao archdiocese

Doubled night shift differential for private sector workers pushed

Pagadian City hosts 2026 MindaCon, more tech investments seen

Caraga poverty rate drops to 7.8% in 2025

Heat index hits 42°C in Coron, Palawan and Borongan, Eastern Samar

Manila Water readies 33 reservoirs for prolonged El Niño

Asking witness about China trips improper, unfair, says VP spox

Caloocan lotto outlet teller, operator sued for illegal numbers racket

De Lima hoping Robredo reconsiders decision to ditch bid for nat’l post

AdU legal aid office hails acquittal of 2 clients arrested over protests

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