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- Rappler·Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskyy says 'we're done' with Trump's energy truce
Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on energy sites but in the days that followed, Russia rained down missile and drone strikes, including on energy targets such as power stations, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people
- SunStar Philippines·cebuCebu sectoral leaders denounce hunger, food insecurity on World Food Day
- Rappler·western visayas11 Negros Occidental wind projects advance along bird migration route
Concerns regarding the projects' impact on bird migration routes are being addressed, and the developments align with the province's goal to transition to renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
- Rappler·FACT CHECK: Plane with drugs not same aircraft used to fly Duterte to The Hague
The tail number of the aircraft used to transport former president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague does not match that of the jet carrying suspected illegal drugs from Laos, contrary to claims in social media posts
- SunStar Philippines·cebuPRO 7 probes possible TBS recruitment in Cebu
- The Manila Times·metro manilaCounsel for fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co, 14 marines linked to cash delivery arrested
MANILA, Philippines — Levi Baligod, counsel for fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co, and 14 of the 18 marines linked to the delivery of cash in suitcases were arrested in San Juan City on Friday. Col. Anthony Gantang, San Juan City police chief, confirmed the arrests in a phone interview with reporters after an arrest war
- The Philippine Star·central luzonClark International Airport reports record 4.2 million passenger volume
New direct long-haul international flights and regional budget routes drove significant passenger growth at Luzon’s alternative premier aviation gateway.
- The Manila Times·metro manilaRemulla names Mindanao politician, 10 other persons of interest behind shabu shipment from Laos
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified 11 persons of interest linked to the 521 kg shabu shipment from Laos bound for the Philippines, including a former Bangsamoro Parliament member. In a Palace press briefing on Friday, Remulla said
- SunStar Philippines·PhilHealth ready to cover heat-related illnesses amid El Niño
- SunStar Philippines·Duterte camp accuses admin of weaponizing government agencies
- SunStar Philippines·SSS assures members that their contributions are managed prudently to sustain pension fund
- SunStar Philippines·DND considers Chinese official’s remark as 'threat'
- SunStar Philippines·Marcos to summon Chinese official over use of force remark
- Rappler·metro manilaPhilippine Space Agency inaugurates high-resolution Earth observation satellite ground station
PhilSA unveiled the enhanced multi-mission satellite receiver facility to bolster national disaster response, agricultural crop yield forecasting, and marine conservation.
- The Philippine Star·Sara Duterte was told prosecutors might drop 3 impeachment charges
Vice President Sara Duterte and her defense team had an inkling that House prosecutors would reduce the impeachment case against her to a single charge, as rumors of the move had already been abound, two of her defense lawyers said.
- The Manila Times·metro manilaPAL offers up to 60% discount
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch its first-ever Premium Cabin Seat Sale, offering discounts of up to 60 percent on select domestic and international routes, the carrier announced on Friday. The promotional sale, which runs from Oct.19 to 25, 2026, marks the first time the flag carrier i
- SunStar Philippines·Tabogon completes new water tank after quake damage
- The Manila Times·metro manilaBeijing rebukes Manila for 'selective interpretation' of statement, warns against derailing ties
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila issued a sharp rebuke against the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), accusing Philippine diplomats of "selective quotation and overinterpretation" in a recently issued diplomatic statement. The embassy expressed regret over Manila's official response, warning
- Panay News·western visayasSmart expands 5G footprint in Bacolod ahead of MassKara Festival
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of PLDT, has expanded its 5G footprint across Bacolod City ahead of the MassKara Festival, strengthening connectivity as the City of Smiles welcomes tourists and festivalgoers for its annual celebration. Running from Oct. 1 to 18, with major
- The Manila Times·metro manilaDe Lima calls for probe into abuses by disbanded QC task force
MANILA, Philippines —Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Friday called for a thorough investigation into reported cases of violence and abuse involving Quezon City’s disbanded Task Force Disiplina, stressing that killing should never be used as a means of enforcing discipline. De Lima welcom
- The Philippine Star·Marcos: Chinese ambassador's force remark ‘sounds very much like a threat’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, October 16, that Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remark about China’s ability to use force “sounds very much like a threat and not a diplomatic statement to be made.”
- The Manila Times·metro manilaMarcos to summon Chinese ambassador over 'threat' to 'use force'
MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he would meet with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan after saying that China can “easily win” by using force. Marcos told reporters that the ambassador’s statement “sounds like a threat.” The Department of Foreign Affairs (
- The Manila Times·metro manilaPeso weakens to P63.23 vs US dollar in early trading, breaches previous session’s high of P63.15
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso weakened to P63.23 against the US dollar in early trading on Friday, breaching its previous session’s high of P63.15 on Thursday. The peso opened at P63.03, weaker than Thursday’s opening rate of P62.83, and traded as low as P63 before reaching its intraday hi
- The Philippine Star·Lawyer urges Supreme Court to clarify ruling on senior discounts, promos
In a statement on Thursday, October 15, senior citizen advocate lawyer Romulo Macalintal warned that the decision could be exploited by business establishments to evade granting