Mary Jane Veloso freed from prison hours after Marcos announced pardon

GMA Network - Sep 25, 2026

Former OFW Mary Jane Veloso has been freed from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong hours after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced that he had signed her absolute pardon.

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Ombudsman Remulla slams LTO over alleged third-party insurance scheme

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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday slammed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over an alleged scheme involving third-party liability insurance that he said leaves accident victims unable to claim benefits.

Guiuan earns global recognition for environmental programs

Sep 26, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY – Guiuan, Eastern Samar has earned international recognition for its environmental and sustainability initiatives, including coastal resource protection, solid waste management and renewable energy programs. The municipality, where Magellan first landed in 1521, received four awards during The Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities 2026 on Sept. 24, being recognized as an eco-friendly municipality,

Bulusan park survey highlights rich diversity of bird species

Sep 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Beneath the dense canopy of Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (BVNP) in Sorsogon, a varied community of birds continues to thrive, from colorful forest dwellers to species found only in the Philippines. A three-day avian assessment across the park’s different elevation zones documented resident, endemic and ecologically sensitive species, according to the Department

Visayas grid under yellow alert

Sep 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid will be placed on yellow alert on Saturday late afternoon, Sept. 26, said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). READ: NGCP: Mindanao reserves may run out by 2028 In an advisory, the NGCP said the Visayas grid will be placed under yellow alert from 5 p.m. to

DOLE launches skills certification program for TUPAD workers

Sep 26, 2026

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Saturday launched SkillPass, a skills certification program for Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) beneficiaries aimed at expanding their training and employment opportunities.

El Niño damage to Bicol farms reaches P97M

Sep 26, 2026

LEGAZPI CITY — El Niño has caused P97.67 million in agricultural losses in Bicol, affecting 2,799 farmers and 1,239.62 hectares of farmland, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. DA Bicol information officer Lovella Guarin told the Inquirer in a phone interview Saturday (Sept. 26) that prolonged dry conditions and below-normal rainfall were causing moisture stress

Why Xi’s flight from China to the US was hours faster than Trump’s in May

Sep 26, 2026

Over private tea in the White House Red Room to mark the end of Xi Jinping’s state visit, US President Donald Trump struck a relaxed tone, marvelling across the table at how fast the Chinese leader had made the trip to America. “It’s a very fast plane … the fastest plane,” Trump said, in footage captured after the White House TV press pool resumed coverage following a court ruling that restored access to outlets previously banned by the US president. “[It was due to] its route,” Xi replied. “We...

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Why US deal on Greenland could narrow China’s Arctic engagement

Sep 26, 2026

The new US-Denmark-Greenland security agreement could narrow China’s room to engage in the Arctic – particularly in resource-rich Greenland – and potentially push Beijing closer to Russia, Chinese experts on the matter said. According to observers, the deal – signed on Tuesday – could have the broader effect of accelerating the securitisation of the Arctic and making Western Arctic states more cautious about cooperation with China. But it would be unlikely to significantly disrupt China’s...

Asia's richest country's population hits record high, driven by foreign residents

Sep 26, 2026

Singapore's population rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier to a record 6.21 million, according to government statistics released Friday.

Pagasa: Queenie nears typhoon category

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MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Queenie is now nearing typhoon category, said the state weather bureau on Saturday, after gaining strength since early morning. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in its latest typhoon bulletin, Queenie was last spotted 575 kilometers (km) east northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. READ: Queenie

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Mary Jane Veloso freed from prison hours after Marcos announced pardon

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