https://pinas.cc The Philippines, at a glance. A fast, modern Philippine news discovery and aggregation platform. en-PH Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:01:48 GMT https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325198/suspect-nabbed-p400000-in-meth-seized-in-south-cotabato-drug-bust https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325198/suspect-nabbed-p400000-in-meth-seized-in-south-cotabato-drug-bust Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:01:48 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Police arrested a 44-year-old man classified as a high-value drug suspect and seized more than P404,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Polomolok, South Cotabato, on Thursday night, Oct. 15. Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12) identified the suspect only as alias https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325195/food-inflation-heavily-hits-bukidnons-poorest-households https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325195/food-inflation-heavily-hits-bukidnons-poorest-households Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:51:30 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The poorest households in Bukidnon province struggled with a 9.5-percent inflation in September, up from 8.0 percent in August, driven mainly by rising food prices—particularly rice and corn. Data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on October 12 showed that the average inf https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325192/fire-razes-mixed-use-building-in-baguio-9-hurt https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325192/fire-razes-mixed-use-building-in-baguio-9-hurt Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:47:36 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer BAGUIO CITY — Nine people suffered smoke inhalation when a fire damaged a mixed-use building in Holy Ghost Extension here on Thursday evening, Oct. 15. Three of the nine victims were taken to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center for treatment and were later discharged. The other six received medical attention https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325189/bangsamoro-human-rights-body-asks-chr-to-probe-death-of-moro-woman https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325189/bangsamoro-human-rights-body-asks-chr-to-probe-death-of-moro-woman Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:40:04 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer COTABATO CITY — The Basilan provincial office of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) has asked the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to investigate the death of a Basilan woman who was killed when a military cargo truck driven by a Marines soldier hit her motorcycle in Manila last week. In a statement issued o https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325183/agusan-del-sur-localities-among-top-tax-earners-in-caraga-region https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325183/agusan-del-sur-localities-among-top-tax-earners-in-caraga-region Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:31:29 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — While it remains officially classified as a first-class municipality, this central trading hub outpaced the province’s lone component city in local revenue generation for fiscal year 2025, according to official financial data published by the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF). Th https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325181/cabanatuan-rider-vlogger-shot-dead-motorcycle-missing https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325181/cabanatuan-rider-vlogger-shot-dead-motorcycle-missing Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:28:06 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer CABANATUAN CITY — A food delivery rider known for his humorous social media videos was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in Barangay Mayapyap Sur here at 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, police said. The victim, known online as Ser Bong TV, was wearing a green long-sleeved Grab uniform, blue jeans and a multicolore https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325174/surigao-del-sur-moves-to-ban-lewd-cockpit-shows https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325174/surigao-del-sur-moves-to-ban-lewd-cockpit-shows Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:17:05 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Sangguniang Panglalawigan of Surigao del Sur has set a public hearing on a proposed provincial measure banning lewd shows in cockpit arenas following public outrage over a viral video showing scantily clad women performing inside a local gallera in Cantilan town. In a notice dated Oc https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325167/bohol-monitors-critically-endangered-helmet-orchid-in-forest-reserve https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325167/bohol-monitors-critically-endangered-helmet-orchid-in-forest-reserve Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:12:45 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The provincial government of Bohol has recorded more than 1,400 individual plants of the critically endangered Bohol Helmet Orchid (Corybas boholensis) during an initial monitoring activity in the Loboc Watershed Forest Reserve in Bilar town. The Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office ( https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325164/800-trees-planted-in-bukidnon-to-remember-eco-martyr-priest https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325164/800-trees-planted-in-bukidnon-to-remember-eco-martyr-priest Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:08:48 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Some 35 years after environmental advocate-priest Neri Lito Satur was ambushed and killed by alleged members of an illegal logging syndicate, Bukidnon remembered his sacrifice on Wednesday, Oct. 14, through province-wide tree planting and solemn memorial rites. Around 800 seedlings of endemic, https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325204/megalotto-6-45-jackpot-won-on-oct-16-bettor-wins-%e2%82%b1115-99m https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325204/megalotto-6-45-jackpot-won-on-oct-16-bettor-wins-%e2%82%b1115-99m Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:50:40 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—A lone bettor won the ₱115.99 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. The winning combination was 08-22-19-10-35-27, with one ticket holder matching all six numbers to claim the jackpot. Meanwhile, no bettor won the ₱401.34 mi https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325188/ombudsman-13-respondents-in-pharmally-case-cannot-be-located https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325188/ombudsman-13-respondents-in-pharmally-case-cannot-be-located Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:19:10 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said that 13 individuals involved in the Pharmally scandal could no longer be located, making it difficult for his office to move forward with the case. “In the case of Pharmally, there are 46 respondents. That's why it’s taking a while. Many of them have https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325177/magnitude-4-9-earthquake-hits-don-marcelino-town-in-davao-occidental https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325177/magnitude-4-9-earthquake-hits-don-marcelino-town-in-davao-occidental Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:55:04 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolted Don Marcelino town in Davao Occidental on Friday evening, Oct. 16, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its advisory, Phivolcs said the epicenter was located 68 kilometers (km) southeast of Don Marcelino, Davao Occiden https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325162/adiong-vp-dutertes-own-acts-records-built-impeachment-case-against-her https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325162/adiong-vp-dutertes-own-acts-records-built-impeachment-case-against-her Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:48:23 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment case against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte was built largely on her own official records, financial accounts, declarations and documented actions rather than a narrative manufactured by her political opponents, according to the House prosecution panel. House prosecution spokespers https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325170/romualdez-camp-quizzes-maleta-witness-on-legarda-error https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325170/romualdez-camp-quizzes-maleta-witness-on-legarda-error Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:47:56 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — A purported bagman-turned-witness was quizzed by the counsel of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez before the Sandiganbayan Third Division, being one of the signatories of a joint affidavit by the so-called “Maleta boys” which contained some allegations eventually taken back by some of his fell https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325119/about-1000-families-left-homeless-in-davao-fire https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325119/about-1000-families-left-homeless-in-davao-fire Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:46:54 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer DAVAO CITY — At least 1,000 families lost their homes on Thursday afternoon due to massive fire that hit a residential area in Carpenter, Purok Corias, Barangay Leon Garcia of Agdao District here. Fire Inspector Frances Marie Sendrijas said the fire was reported around 5:06 p.m. The situation immediately reached second https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325161/house-to-probe-cale88-carpio-trillanes-may-be-invited-khonghun https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325161/house-to-probe-cale88-carpio-trillanes-may-be-invited-khonghun Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:40:07 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — Both Manases Carpio and former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV may be invited by the House of Representatives once it starts the legislative inquiry on controversial food processing company CALE88 Foods Corporation. House Deputy Speaker Jefferson Khonghun made the statetement in an online interview o https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325151/manila-waters-estate-water-boracay-water-named-iwa-2026-climate-smart-utilities https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325151/manila-waters-estate-water-boracay-water-named-iwa-2026-climate-smart-utilities Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:23:38 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines – Two Manila Water Non-East Zone operating units, Estate Water and Boracay Water, have earned international recognition from the International Water Association (IWA) after being named among the Climate Smart Utilities for 2026, highlighting their commitment to climate resilience, sustainable water https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325093/sra-allots-p13m-to-induce-rains-over-sugar-lands https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325093/sra-allots-p13m-to-induce-rains-over-sugar-lands Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:16:34 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer BACOLOD CITY — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is allocating P13 million for a second phase of cloud-seeding operations scheduled in November. These actions are meant to buffer sugar lands against the threat of an expected Super El Niño. SRA Board Member David Andrew Sanson on Friday (Oct. 16) announced the a https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325091/respiratory-consultations-rise-in-cebu-amid-haze https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325091/respiratory-consultations-rise-in-cebu-amid-haze Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:58:50 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer CEBU CITY — Respiratory consultations in some local hospitals increased by 26 percent in the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year. This situation prompted the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) to call for closer monitoring of respiratory illnesses, amid concerns over poor air https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325078/storm-outside-par-may-affect-enter-par-early-next-week-pagasa https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325078/storm-outside-par-may-affect-enter-par-early-next-week-pagasa Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:29:00 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer (Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Champi, which is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) may affect the country as early as Monday, Oct. 19, the state weather bureau said on Friday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325072/dotr-expediting-railway-project-relocation-sites-for-affected-families https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325072/dotr-expediting-railway-project-relocation-sites-for-affected-families Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:17:00 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday said it is speeding up the construction of relocation sites for families affected by the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in Pampanga. The 147-kilometer railway system is set to connect Metro Manila with Pampanga and Laguna, with its partial ope https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325100/inqtoday-china-envoys-remark-a-threat-not-a-slip-teodoro https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325100/inqtoday-china-envoys-remark-a-threat-not-a-slip-teodoro Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:08:40 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer Teodoro: Chinese envoy's remarks a threat, not a ‘slip’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday backed the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) assessment of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks, saying his statement about the use of force was a threat meant to intimidate the Philippines. Remulla identifies https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325067/dole-to-issue-labor-advisories-on-workplace-safety-as-el-nino-looms https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325067/dole-to-issue-labor-advisories-on-workplace-safety-as-el-nino-looms Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:02:00 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will issue four labor advisories outlining safety measures for employers and workers amid extreme heat during the El Niño phenomenon, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said. The guidelines will cover workplace safety and health, including measures to p https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325101/edsa-rehab-phase-2-resuming-friday-evening https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325101/edsa-rehab-phase-2-resuming-friday-evening Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:10 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) advised motorists to take alternative routes as Phase 2 of the rehabilitation works along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Edsa) is scheduled to start Friday evening, Oct. 16. In an advisory, the DPWH said that it will conduct its rehabilitation act https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325063/senators-back-restoration-of-funding-for-depeds-aral-program https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325063/senators-back-restoration-of-funding-for-depeds-aral-program Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:43:00 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer Screengrab Senate of the Philippines / YouTube MANILA, Philippines — Senators are eyeing the restoration of funding for the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (Aral) program. During the Senate Committee on Finance’s hearing on DepEd’s 2027 spending plan on Friday, Senate Preside https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325052/fire-strikes-malolos-city-hall-in-bulacan https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325052/fire-strikes-malolos-city-hall-in-bulacan Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:34:10 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MALOLOS, Bulacan—A 17-minute fire broke out at the roof deck of the Malolos City Hall in Bulacan on Friday (October 16) but prompt emergency response immediately quenched the blaze. There was no reported injury or casualty. Reports from the City Information Office said the fire began at 10:58 a.m. It was declared "fire https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325077/coast-guard-awards-rep-brian-poe-for-public-service-disaster-response-efforts https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325077/coast-guard-awards-rep-brian-poe-for-public-service-disaster-response-efforts Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:19:32 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) awarded FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-List Rep. Brian Poe the Medal of Merit and the Medal of Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation in recognition of his contributions to public service and disaster response. Poe expressed his gratitude to the PCG, emphasizing that the r https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325057/bir-intensifies-crackdown-on-illegal-vapes-in-multi-region-operations https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325057/bir-intensifies-crackdown-on-illegal-vapes-in-multi-region-operations Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:06:45 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) inspected 65 establishments selling vape products during its nationwide Tax Compliance Verification Drive (TCVD) on October 7, 2026, as part of its intensified campaign against illicitvapor products and tax violations. The operations covered five revenue region https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325073/remulla-to-ask-house-prosecution-for-evidence-on-dutertes-secret-funds https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325073/remulla-to-ask-house-prosecution-for-evidence-on-dutertes-secret-funds Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:42 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said he will ask the House prosecution panel in the Senate impeachment court to submit evidence pertaining to the alleged misuse of confidential funds of Vice President Sara Duterte’s worth P612 million. Remulla also said the Office of the Ombudsman is eva https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325069/senate-electoral-tribunal-junks-anew-disqualification-case-vs-erwin-tulfo https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325069/senate-electoral-tribunal-junks-anew-disqualification-case-vs-erwin-tulfo Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:51:07 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Electoral Tribunal on Friday dismissed once again an amended version of the quo warranto petition to unseat Sen. Erwin Tulfo. This type of petition challenges a person's right to hold a public office. Berteni Causing filed this case versus Tulfo on grounds of supposed “disloyalty to the https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325060/denr-turns-to-bamboo-soil-conservation-to-help-farms-withstand-el-nino https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325060/denr-turns-to-bamboo-soil-conservation-to-help-farms-withstand-el-nino Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:48:24 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines – Bamboo plantations that help the soil retain moisture, structures that keep topsoil from eroding, and water impounding systems that provide alternative supplies for farms are among the measures the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is advancing to help upland communities cope https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325025/ltfrb-to-puvs-honor-mandatory-pwd-discounts-ensure-accessibility https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325025/ltfrb-to-puvs-honor-mandatory-pwd-discounts-ensure-accessibility Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:39:00 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday reminded public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to honor the mandatory 20 percent fare discount for persons with disabilities (PWDs) as millions of Filipinos head to their home provinces for Undas. Violations of t https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325024/2-arrested-in-p2-72-million-drug-bust-in-mabalacat https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325024/2-arrested-in-p2-72-million-drug-bust-in-mabalacat Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:40:56 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Police arrested two suspected drug pushers who allegedly yielded 400 grams of shabu worth P2.72 million in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Dau in Mabalacat City on Thursday night. In a statement, the Central Luzon police said the operation targeted a 35-year-old man classified as a “high-val https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2324989/urdaneta-mayor-vice-mayor-councilors-dismissed-by-ombudsman https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2324989/urdaneta-mayor-vice-mayor-councilors-dismissed-by-ombudsman Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:29:36 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer CALASIAO, Pangasinan – The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal of Urdaneta City Mayor Julio “Rammy” Fernandez Parayno III, Vice Mayor Jimmy Dereje Parayno, and six members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod based on consolidated administrative complaints. In its April 15, 2026 decision, the Ombudsman found th https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325020/victor-limlingan-named-new-sss-chief https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325020/victor-limlingan-named-new-sss-chief Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:28:14 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — Finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan has been appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the new president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS). The state insurer made the announcement on Friday. Limlingan succeeded Robert Joseph Montes de Claro, w https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325013/oriental-mindoro-celebrates-4th-place-ple-topnotchers-roots https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325013/oriental-mindoro-celebrates-4th-place-ple-topnotchers-roots Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:26:30 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Oriental Mindoro is celebrating the fourth top-ranking examinee in this year's Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), who has family roots in Calapan City. A graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Dr. Israel Miña Aguba, who placed fourth in the exam with a 94 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325015/filing-of-plunder-cases-vs-legarda-leviste-forthcoming-ombudsman https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325015/filing-of-plunder-cases-vs-legarda-leviste-forthcoming-ombudsman Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:14:04 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said the filing of a plunder case against Sen. Loren Legarda and her son Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste before the Sandiganbayan is forthcoming. Ombudsman investigators accused the mother and son of allegedly conspiring “to secure exclusive gov https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325009/solar-powered-irrigation-system-offered-to-ilocos-norte-farmers https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325009/solar-powered-irrigation-system-offered-to-ilocos-norte-farmers Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:51:16 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The Philippine Rice Research Institute in Batac, Ilocos Norte, is promoting a mobile solar-powered irrigation system to help farmers cut costs and cope with water shortages amid El Niño. The Lakbay Palay 2026 roadshow featured the technology on Oct. 8 in Batac, with the institute helping farm https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325000/world-food-day-2026-can-ph-celebrate-amid-hunger https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2325000/world-food-day-2026-can-ph-celebrate-amid-hunger Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:27:07 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer World Food Day, observed every Oct. 16 by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is meant to draw attention to the goal of eliminating hunger and ensuring access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food for all. In the Philippines, however, World Food Day 2026 presents a troubling paradox. While go https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2324995/pnp-identifies-person-of-interest-in-the-killing-of-batangas-village-chair https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2324995/pnp-identifies-person-of-interest-in-the-killing-of-batangas-village-chair Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:13:53 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has identified a person of interest in the killing of a 50-year-old barangay chairman in Batangas on Thursday. Dennis Austria, chairman of Barangay Sta. Anastacia in Sto. Tomas City, was shot dead at his residence. In a press briefing on Friday, PNP public info https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/1006186/security-guard-shot-dead-by-motorcycle-riding-suspects-in-negros-oriental/story https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/1006186/security-guard-shot-dead-by-motorcycle-riding-suspects-in-negros-oriental/story Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:56:40 GMT GMA News Online A 28-year-old security guard was shot dead by riding-in-tandem suspects in front of an eatery in Valencia, Negros Oriental. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/balita/1006185/p115-milyong-jackpot-sa-megalotto-6-45-tinamaan-ng-isang-mananaya/story https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/balita/1006185/p115-milyong-jackpot-sa-megalotto-6-45-tinamaan-ng-isang-mananaya/story Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:46:13 GMT GMA News Online Maganda ang Pasko ng isang mananaya matapos na tamaan ang P115 milyong jackpot prize sa Megalotto 6/45 draw nitong Biyernes, Oktubre 16, 2026. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/west-philippine-sea-pcg-deployment https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/west-philippine-sea-pcg-deployment Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:41:34 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer The Philippine Coast Guard has dispatched BRP Teresa Magbanua on an extended patrol mission to safeguard local fishermen and uphold maritime territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/promdi/1006183/magkapatid-pinagbabaril-ng-kapitbahay-nilang-tanod-sa-malasiqui-pangasinan-1-patay/story https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/promdi/1006183/magkapatid-pinagbabaril-ng-kapitbahay-nilang-tanod-sa-malasiqui-pangasinan-1-patay/story Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:26 GMT GMA News Online Nasawi ang isang 30-anyos na lalaki matapos na pagbabarilin ng kanilang kapitbahay na barangay tanod sa Malasiqui, Pangasinan. Ang nakababatang kapatid ng biktima na 27-anyos, sugatan. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/coast-guard-maritime-patrols-wps https://www.philstar.com/headlines/coast-guard-maritime-patrols-wps Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:17:34 GMT The Philippine Star The National Maritime Council confirmed that additional aerial surveillance and patrol ships have been authorized to maintain regular rotation schedules across critical fishing grounds. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/world/1006181/pope-leo-to-make-sunday-appearance-after-steady-improvement-from-cancer-surgery/story https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/world/1006181/pope-leo-to-make-sunday-appearance-after-steady-improvement-from-cancer-surgery/story Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:17:07 GMT GMA News Online VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo will appear in public on Sunday for the first time since undergoing lung cancer surgery as the 71-year-old pontiff shows steady improvement and is able to work and do normal daily activities independently, the Vatican said on Friday. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/1006180/pcso-lotto-results-lone-megalotto-6-45-winner-bags-over-p115-million-jackpot/story https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/1006180/pcso-lotto-results-lone-megalotto-6-45-winner-bags-over-p115-million-jackpot/story Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:11:17 GMT GMA News Online A Megalotto 6/45 bettor is P115 million richer after the October 16 draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Friday evening. https://www.bworldonline.com/banking-finance/bsp-policy-rate-decision-inflation https://www.bworldonline.com/banking-finance/bsp-policy-rate-decision-inflation Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:10:34 GMT BusinessWorld Online Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas monetary board opted to pause policy adjustments as core headline inflation fell comfortably within the national target range of 2.0% to 4.0%. https://business.inquirer.net/bsp-interest-rate-pause-steady https://business.inquirer.net/bsp-interest-rate-pause-steady Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:05:34 GMT Philippine Daily Inquirer Central bank economists noted that stabilizing rice tariffs and energy costs supported consumer sentiment across key urban distribution hubs. https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/october-16-2026 https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/october-16-2026 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Rappler Today’s headlines: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., DILG, Kris & Josh Aquino