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Maniquiz questions P319M China-linked funds amid Zambales fishers’ woes

Oct 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Fishing families in Zambales who are struggling with dwindling catches and restricted access to Bajo de Masinloc deserve an explanation of the P319 million in China-linked remittances received by CALE88 Foods Corp., a company associated with Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, Zambales Rep. Doris Maniquiz said. Maniquiz raised the

IN PHOTOS: Discovering Albay’s diverse birdlife

Oct 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—Beyond the familiar mayas and herons, the province of Albay is home to a diverse array of birds, including species found only in the Philippines and migratory birds that visit the country. This diversity is captured in a collection of wildlife photographs by Dr. Gianina M. Andes of Daraga, Albay, who has been documenting

Several hurt as military vehicle hits cars in Manila; Marines apologize

Oct 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Several civilians and a police officer were injured when a military vehicle figured in a multi-vehicle collision in Manila, on Saturday morning. In a statement, the Philippines Marine Corps said the accident occurred at 6:31 a.m. near the corner of Pureza Street and Magsaysay Boulevard in Sampaloc district. The Marine Corps said its

Pangilinan on Senate majority: We’ll see if it becomes SB19

Oct 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Saturday that he hoped more senators would join the 14-member Senate majority. Asked in a DWIZ interview if more senators would join the majority following Sen. Mark Villar’s transfer, Pangilinan replied, “Well, I hope so.” The Senate minority, led by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, now has

Over 3,000 flee armed clashes in Maguindanao del Sur

Oct 10, 2026

COTABATO CITY — Seven members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were wounded in clashes with an armed group in Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao del Sur, that forced more than 3,000 residents to flee their homes, police said Saturday. Police Major Guiseppe Tamayo, spokesperson for the Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office, said the

Bohol gov bullish on province’s growth potential

Oct 10, 2026

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado expressed confidence that the province would return to a sustained growth path in the coming years, citing its strong economic fundamentals. During his State of the Province Address (Sopa) on Friday, Aumentado noted that the provincial economy grew by 3.9% in 2025, making it the second-fastest-growing

NTF-WPS condemns Chinese militia vessel's intrusion near Kota Island

Oct 10, 2026

The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Saturday condemned the entry of a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 sampans into the territorial sea of Kota Island in Palawan, where the Chinese vessels allegedly engaged in unauthorized fishing and dumped waste at sea.

Lanao del Norte hospital gets first CT scan machine

Oct 10, 2026

ILIGAN CITY — The delivery of medical care in Lanao del Norte received a boost following the turnover on Friday of the province’s first computed tomography (CT) scanner at Kapatagan Provincial Hospital in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte. The new diagnostic equipment aims to bring advanced health care services closer to residents who previously had to

Missing moneylending collector found dead in Lanao del Sur

Oct 10, 2026

PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — Police found the body of a missing moneylending collector buried in a shallow grave in a pineapple plantation in Wao, Lanao del Sur, on Friday afternoon, police said. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), identified the victim as Marvin Muñez Daumar,

One Education boosts learner support, expands job pathways

Oct 10, 2026

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) are expanding opportunities for Filipino learners through One Education, a program that aims to strengthen learner support and provide more flexible pathways across education, skills training and employment. During the Fourth Joint Education

Alan Cayetano claims Lacson pressured people over Laguna Lake issue

Oct 10, 2026

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Saturday claimed that several people had approached him alleging that Senator Panfilo Lacson pressured them in connection with an issue involving Laguna Lake.

Who is Luis Antonio Tagle, the first Filipino and Asian Dean of Cardinals?

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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has become the first Filipino and Asian to serve as Dean of the College of Cardinals.

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