CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) has asked the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region 7 to conduct a Geological Site Scoping in northern Cebu’s port areas affected by the recent earthquakes before pushing through with rehabilitation works. CPA General Manager Kit Comendador said the assessment seeks to ensure that the rehabilitation of damaged port facilities will be guided by scientific data and expert evaluation, prioritizing the safety of the public and port users. “It is very important that we are guided by the expertise of our colleagues from DENR, especially from the MGB-7, because there is […]... Keep on reading: CPA seeks MGB-7 assessment for quake-hit Northern Cebu ports

• Inquirer
• 3 saat, 25 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court has ordered a medical examination of former President Rodrigo Duterte to determine whether he is fit to stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity linked to killings committed while he was in power. In a decision released Thursday (Oct. 16), Pre-Trial Chamber I of the ICC appointed a three-member panel of medical experts to assess Duterte’s condition “for the purpose of undertaking a medical examination pursuant to rules 113 and 135 of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.” The panel will include specialists in forensic psychiatry, neuropsychology, and geriatric or behavioral neurology, according […]... Keep on reading: ICC orders medical exam to determine Duterte’s fitness for trial

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• 3 saat, 35 dakika

SEOUL, South Korea — Sixty-four South Koreans who had been detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in cyberscam operations returned home Saturday and were under arrest, a police official told AFP. South Korea had sent a team to Cambodia on Wednesday to discuss cases of fake jobs and scam centres involved in kidnapping dozens of its nationals. “A total of 64 nationals just arrived at the Incheon International Airport on a chartered flight,” the official said. Seoul had said around 60 South Koreans had been detained by authorities in Cambodia over the alleged crimes, and vowed to bring them home. The repatriation […]... Keep on reading: 64 South Koreans held in Cambodia return home under arrest

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Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado had fun filming with American TV host-comedian Conan O’Brien, who will be having a guest appearance in the GMA TV series “Sanggang-Dikit FR.” In the behind-the-scenes photos shared by Trillo on his Facebook page on Friday, Oct. 17, the couple, who portray the role of cops, can be seen engaging in a fight with O’Brien. The American actor was later seen being arrested by the pair. “Hindi po AI ito, totoong nakasama namin siya (This is not AI. We were actually with him [at the set]),” Trillo captioned his post. “Taping day [with] Conan the […]... Keep on reading: Conan O’Brien joins Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado at 'Sanggang Dikit FR' taping

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‘Quezon,’ the historical biopic starring Jericho Rosales, shows ‘the gray areas in people we consider as heroes and villains’

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• 4 saat

MANILA, Philippines — What began as a romantic relationship ended three years after in an extortion case with the arrest of one of the partners, a 48-year-old Nigerian, in Las Piñas City. Authorities identified the suspect only as “Dennis,” who was nabbed around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday inside a fast-food restaurant during an entrapment operation conducted by the Southern Police District (SPD). According to police, the operation stemmed from a complaint filed by the Nigerian's partner, a businesswoman identified only as “Marie,” a Filipina, who accused Dennis of demanding ₱1 million under threat of exposing her personal information, which could ruin her business. Investigators said Marie and Dennis had been in a relationship for three years before the victim decided to end it. Police said that after the breakup Dennis began blackmailing Marie, prompting her to seek help from authorities. Recovered from the suspect were a genuine ₱1,000 bill used as marked money placed atop boodle cash, two brown envelopes, and two mobile phones. The suspect is now in the custody of the District Special Operations Unit (DSOU) for documentation and the filing of charges.

• The Manila Times
• 4 saat

After speaking with Zelenskyy for more than two hours, Trump implores both Ukraine and Russia to 'stop the war immediately,' even if it means Ukraine conceding territory.

• Rappler
• 4 saat, 6 dakika

Bea Alonzo  clarified that she is not pregnant after photos from her birthday surprise, where she looked fresh and glowing, went viral on social media.  Alonzo, who celebrated her birthday on Oct. 17, took to social media to clarify that the viral photo was taken only “from a bad angle.”  “For anyone curious about ‘the picture’ – just caught at a bad angle after an amazing dinner. Glowing, not expecting,” she captioned her birthday post on Instagram.  Alonzo became the center of speculation after netizens pointed out that she might be expecting with her boyfriend Vincent Co, given the viral […]... Keep on reading: Bea Alonzo clarifies she's not pregnant after viral photos

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“The Delivery Rider” isn’t just another action movie for Baron Geisler. It’s a personal one.  The actor, who plays Santo — a high-functioning person on the autism spectrum — said his biggest inspiration was none other than his daughter, Talitha. “I studied my daughter,” Baron said at the media launch, where he also read aloud a heartfelt letter he wrote to her and to everyone living on the spectrum. “This film is really for them. It’s very personal.” The Netflix movie, which streams globally on Oct. 23, follows Santo, a man who unwittingly gets caught in the middle of a […]... Keep on reading: Baron Geisler’s love letter to his daughter, to everyone on the spectrum

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• 4 saat, 21 dakika

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 7,700 Cebu City senior citizens will finally receive their long-delayed financial assistance from the local government on October 25. Mayor Nestor Archival announced on Thursday, October 17, that these beneficiaries have been waiting since May 2024, and have been registered and qualified since 2013. “For months, 7,780 senior citizens have been waiting since May 2024. These are our registered and qualified beneficiaries since 2013, who should have long received their well-deserved assistance. But that wait is finally over,” Archival said in a statement posted on his official Facebook page. READ: Cebu City: More senior citizens […]... Keep on reading: Over 7,000 waiting Cebu City seniors to finally get aid on Oct 25

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• 4 saat, 24 dakika

The real problem is not rigidity in the budget, but the Executive’s seeming aversion to transparency. We must begin by dismantling this ‘new normal.’

• Rappler
• 4 saat, 30 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to stop Senate and House of Representatives committees from hearings investigating Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). In a decision penned by Associate Justice Jhosep Lopez, the Supreme Court En Banc affirmed the constitutional authority of Congress to conduct inquiries in aid of legislation, reinforcing that this power includes citing individuals for contempt and ordering arrest to compel attendance or testimony. The case stemmed from separate 2024 investigations by the Senate and the House into illegal activities linked to POGOs. Katherine Cassandra Li Ong , who was connected to raided POGO facilities in Pampanga and Tarlac, was invited as a resource person by both chambers. During a hearing conducted by the House quad-committee, Ong initially refused to answer questions, alleging she was at one point physically separated from her lawyer. She later sent letters to both the Senate tri-committee (Tricomm) and the Quadcomm, stating she would no longer attend the hearings and invoking her right to remain silent. Ong subsequently filed a petition with the Supreme Court, accusing the congressional committees of violating her right against self-incrimination and her right to counsel, and of abusing their power. The Court rejected Ong's arguments, clarifying that the right against self-incrimination may only be invoked in response to a specific incriminating question—not as a blanket refusal to testify. It also ruled that while an accused in a criminal case may refuse to testify entirely, a resource person in a legislative inquiry cannot refuse to appear, though they may decline to answer particular questions that would incriminate them. Regarding her right to counsel, the Court stated that this applied only during custodial investigations of a crime suspect, not to individuals invited as resource persons in a legislative inquiry.

• The Manila Times
• 4 saat, 34 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — A storm surge warning was raised for several areas in Luzon and the Visayas due to Tropical Storm Ramil (international name: Fengshen), the state weather bureau said Saturday. READ: Ramil to make landfall in Catanduanes; Signal No. 2 up in 4 Luzon areas In its 8 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said there is a “minimal to moderate risk of storm surge in the next 36 hours, with estimated heights of one to two meters” in the following low-lying coastal areas of these provinces: Luzon Albay Bacacay Ligao City Tabaco City […]... Keep on reading: Storm surge warning raised over Luzon, Visayas due to Ramil

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The New Philippine Passport Act says cancellation outside of a court order 'may be appealed to the DFA Secretary'

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• 4 saat, 38 dakika

The final countdown has begun as the deadline for Samsung Philippines’ Solve for Tomorrow is fast approaching!  For over 15 years, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow has empowered over 2.8 million students across 68 countries to innovate with purpose, generating over 400,000 ideas and championing real-world change through science and technology.  The nationwide innovation challenge is once again rallying young minds to transform big ideas into tangible solutions that can change communities — and possibly, the world. With more than ₱2 million worth of prizes at stake, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition continues to inspire students to use science, technology, and […]... Keep on reading: Last call, future heroes: Submit entries for Samsung’s Solve For Tomorrow 2025 by October 26

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• 4 saat, 46 dakika

MANILA, Philippines —Storm Signal No. 2 was raised in several areas as “Ramil” intensified into a tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saturday. As of 5 a.m., Tropical Storm Ramil was spotted 305 kilometers east of Juban, Sorsogon packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, and moving westward at 20 kph. Pagasa said Signal No. 2 is hoisted over Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, and the northern portion of Camarines Sur (Tinambac, Siruma, Goa, San Jose, Lagonoy, Garchitorena, Caramoan, and Presentacion). Winds greater than 62 kph and up to 88 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours in these areas. Meanwhile, Signal No. 1 is hoisted over the following areas: Luzon: 1. Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands; 2. Isabela; 3. Quirino; 4. Nueva Vizcaya; 5. Apayao; 6. Abra; 7. Kalinga; 8. Mountain Province; 9. Ifugao; 10. Benguet; 11. Ilocos Norte; 12. Ilocos Sur; 13. La Union; 14. Pangasinan; 15. Aurora; 16. Nueva Ecija; 17. The eastern portion of Bulacan (Doña Remedios Trinidad, Norzagaray, San Miguel, San Ildefonso, San Rafael, and Angat); 18. The eastern portion of Tarlac (Camiling, San Clemente, Santa Ignacia, Paniqui, Moncada, San Manuel, Anao, Ramos, Pura, Victoria, City of Tarlac, La Paz, Concepcion, and Gerona); 19. The eastern portion of Pampanga (Magalang, Arayat, and Candaba); 20. The northern and eastern portions of Quezon (Tagkawayan, Perez, Alabat, Quezon, Atimonan, Padre Burgos, Unisan, Gumaca, Plaridel, Agdangan, Pagbilao, Mauban, Calauag, Guinayangan, Lopez, Pitogo, Macalelon, General Luna, Catanauan, San Narciso, Buenavista, San Francisco, San Andres, Mulanay, General Nakar, Infanta, Real, and Sampaloc), including Polillo Islands; 21. Camarines Norte; 22. The rest of Camarines Sur; 23. Albay; 24. Sorsogon; 25. Burias Island; and 26. Ticao Island Visayas: 1. Northern Samar; 2.The northern portion of Eastern Samar (San Policarpo, Arteche, Oras, Dolores, Maslog, Jipapad, Taft, and Can-Avid); and 3. The northern portion of Samar (Matuguinao, San Jose de Buan, Calbayog City, Gandara, Santa Margarita, Pagsanghan, and San Jorge). Ramil is forecast to move generally west-northwestward towards the area of Central-Southern Luzon. On the forecast track, the center of Ramil may make landfall or pass close to Catanduanes Saturday afternoon or evening. Afterwards, it will continue moving west-northwestward passing close to Vinzons, Camarines Norte, and Polillo Islands Sunday morning. It will then turn northwestward and may make another landfall over Aurora or Isabela by Sunday morning or afternoon. After landfall, Ramil may traverse the rugged terrain of Northern and Central Luzon and will emerge over the West Philippine Sea by Sunday afternoon or evening. It will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Monday morning. Pagasa said Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, and Camarines Norte would experience stormy weather, while rains with gusty winds will prevail over the rest of the Bicol Region, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Nueva Ecija. Bulacan, Quezon, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Samar. Meanwhile, the trough of Ramil will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over Metro Manila, Cagayan, Batanes, Apayao, the rest of Calabarzon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and the rest of the Visayas. Mindanao and the rest of the country will have isolated rain showers and thunderstorms.

• The Manila Times
• 4 saat, 52 dakika