Who are the candidates short-listed for SC associate justice?

Rappler - Oct 29, 2026

Marcos will pick his next SC associate justice appointee in place of retiring Associate Justice Amy Lazaro Javier

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Amihan, sheer line to bring rain to parts of Luzon Thursday

Oct 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Overcast skies and rain are expected to persist over several parts of Luzon on Thursday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon (amihan) and the shear line, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the shear line will bring cloudy skies and rain

2 men charged in Malaysia after dog seen being dragged behind motorbike

Oct 29, 2026

Two friends claimed trial to a charge of animal cruelty at the Sessions Court in the Malaysian state of Penang for allegedly dragging a dog tied to a motorcycle last month. Lee Beng Hooi and Yeoh Keat Chye, both 62, pleaded not guilty to the charge read before judge Irwan Suainbon on Thursday. They were jointly charged with dragging a female black dog on an iron chain along the road using a motorcycle, causing the animal unnecessary pain and suffering. The offence allegedly occurred along a back...

DENR launches restoration program for wetlands, rivers amid El Niño

Oct 29, 2026

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched a nationwide program to restore critical wetlands, rivers, and coral reefs to mitigate the impact of drought brought by the strong El Niño.

Phu Quoc opens new runway as phoenix-inspired terminal takes shape for APEC 2027

Oct 29, 2026

Phu Quoc International Airport on Vietnam's largest island put its second runway into commercial operation on Thursday morning after eight months of construction.

Govt signs CSA with Bersatu MPs, 7 other lawmakers

Oct 29, 2026

They will support Anwar's administration until the end of its term.

DOT eyes new diving tourism spot in Misamis Oriental

Oct 29, 2026

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao (DOT-10) has identified Initao, Misamis Oriental, as a potential new diving destination after underwater exploration reportedly uncovered a rare marine species believed to be uncommon in the Philippines. In an interview Tuesday, Ivy Guantero, DOT-10 promotion head, said the discovery will be revealed

Philippines’ Teodoro holds briefing as ASEAN defense meeting in Cebu ends

Oct 29, 2026

The meeting is backdropped by what Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has called a 'fragmenting world'

Teodoro urges ASEAN, partner countries to uphold UNCLOS, reject use of force

Oct 29, 2026

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday called on ASEAN member states and partner countries to uphold the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and reject threat or use of force.

JBC submits shortlist of chief justice, associate justice candidates to Marcos

Oct 29, 2026

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on Thursday submitted to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. its shortlist of nominees for the position of Supreme Court (SC) chief justice and associate justice.