MOE to consider closing schools, O-level exams may be postponed if haze turns hazardous: Desmond Lee

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Baligod, 14 others arrested over ‘unjust vexation’ case

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MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Levito Baligod, counsel for 18 individuals known as the “maleta boys,” and 14 others were arrested in San Juan City on Friday over an “unjust vexation” case, police said. San Juan City Police Chief Police Col. Anthony Gantang confirmed the arrests in a phone interview with reporters. He said the Zambales

WATCH: Marcos to summon Chinese envoy, fuel price changes top INQToday

Oct 16, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to summon Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over his remarks that the Philippines could easily lose in a conflict with China topped INQToday’s afternoon newscast. Also in the lineup were the expected rollback in gasoline prices and a slight hike in diesel prices next week, as well as

Police receive nine reports on suspicious packages at Tampin, Nilai schools

Oct 16, 2026

Checks confirmed there were no explosives or hazardous materials, says state police chief.

S'pore to issue preventive measure notices to seven Indonesian firms linked to haze

Oct 16, 2026

Minister says air quality likely to fluctuate and potentially reach hazardous levels.

Ho Chi Minh City unveils $193M wave-shaped bridge across Saigon River

Oct 16, 2026

The Thu Thiem 4 Bridge features wave-shaped arches and dedicated pedestrian decks across the Saigon River, linking Ho Chi Minh City's southern part with Thu Thiem new urban area in the city's east.

2 dead in separate road accidents in Quezon

Oct 16, 2026

LUCENA CITY – Two motorists died in separate road accidents along the Maharlika Highway in Quezon province on Thursday and Friday, police reported. In Sariaya town, a 25-year-old motorcycle rider died after his vehicle crashed into the rear of a parked dump truck along the highway in Barangay Sto. Cristo at around 11 p.m. on

2,200 bamboo seedlings planted in Zambales reforestation drive

Oct 16, 2026

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — To help restore vegetation cover and protect the local ecosystem, 2,200 Kawayan Bayog seedlings have been planted in a 69.8-hectare forest plantation in Barangay Guinabon in Sta. Cruz, Zambales. In a statement on Friday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Luzon said that the planting activity brought

China’s R&D spending keeps up steady rise as No 1 US seeks further funding cuts

Oct 16, 2026

China’s R&D investment grew by 8.2 per cent last year – fuelled by double-digit growth in fundamental science and university funding – in sharp contrast with deep budget cuts across the US research sector. Total investment in research and experimental development crossed 3.9 trillion yuan (US$583 billion) in 2025, “maintaining a trajectory of steady growth”, the National Bureau of Statistics said when releasing the data on Friday. State news agency Xinhua noted on Friday that in the five years...

Ombudsman Remulla sees charges filed vs. Legarda, Leviste soon

Oct 16, 2026

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said the filing of criminal cases against Senator Loren Legarda and Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste over an undelivered power supply by Leviste"s solar firm are forthcoming.

NBI summons ‘Machong Chismisan’ hosts over derogatory remark

Oct 16, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday said it has already issued subpoenas to the hosts of the now-terminated podcast, “Machong Chismisan,” which drew widespread criticism after their derogatory remarks about actress Kris Aquino’s eldest son, Josh. READ: ‘Macho’ hosts turn meek, apologize for mocking Kris Aquino son Josh NBI Director

UM student claims threatened, harassed after Najib fundraiser criticism goes viral

Oct 16, 2026

Ummi says she will stand by her statement and won't be intimidated.

More than half of 45,000 schools lack principals as most fail qualifying exam -- DepEd

Oct 16, 2026

An estimated 23,000 schools do not have principals as most applicants fail the qualifying examination, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday during its budget hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.

MOE to consider closing schools, O-level exams may be postponed if haze turns hazardous: Desmond Lee

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NBI summons ‘Machong Chismisan’ hosts over derogatory remark

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