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Oct 6, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Four years after Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) devastated Dinagat Islands, the province’s vibrant tourism industry is back on its feet, attracting over one million tourists who pumped in revenues worth at least half a billion pesos. Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. highlighted the island-province’s post-disaster recovery milestones during the 20th foundation anniversary
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Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the P11.49-billion increase in the proposed budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways for 2027 recommended by the Budget Amendments Review Sub-Committee of the House Committee on Appropriations would fund infrastructure projects that have recently completed the required documentation.
The direct examination of Anti-Money Laundering Council Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura took six hours on Monday due to numerous objections by the defense, House prosecutor Terry Ridon of Bicol Saro Party-list said on Tuesday.
Defense counsel Mark Vinluan apologized Tuesday to senator-judges over his remarks during the cross examination of Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), wherein the former repeatedly pointed out that disclosure of bank transactions could mean jail time for all those who will use the information.
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The father of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya said he drew comfort from Malaysia’s Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah and her assurance that she would do what she can to help seek justice for his daughter. Mohd Khairool Faisal Khyar, 42, said he deeply appreciated the queen’s concern and words of encouragement during her visit to the family home in Kampung Selamat, Johor, on Monday. “Raja Zarith Sofiah was very considerate and we greatly appreciate what she said to our family during this difficult period for us....
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday shrugged off claims that the testimony of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura during the impeachment trial supposedly confirmed the allegations made by former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, saying that the witness did not prove that the funds were illegally sourced.
Alex Eala has gone from wearing Chanel earrings at a historic press conference to attending the French fashion house's show during Paris Fashion Week.
Vice President Sara Duterte held a press conference on Tuesday morning in Davao City. Here are the latest news and updates.