MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan engineer Henry Alcantara briefly left Senate detention on Monday after complaining of “chest discomfort.” Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) Police Major Gen. Mao Aplasca disclosed this to reporters on Wednesday. “He complained of chest discomfort. So to check, he was brought to Pasay Medical Center for ECG and other confirmatory tests. But it was ruled only as muscle spasm,” Aplasca said in a message to reporters. After about two hours, Alcantara was brought back to the Senate. “He is very much normal up to today, and every […]... Keep on reading: Dismissed DPWH exec Alcantara sent to hospital due to chest discomfort

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Transportation (DoTr) announced on Wednesday that all commuters will have free rides with the MRT-3 system on Oct. 26, 2025 in celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month The schedule for the free rides will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to the DTI Consumer Care’s Facebook page. The DTI’s Consumer Welfare Month in October “promotes consumer rights, responsibilities, and awareness,” said Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.

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(UPDATE) THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Wednesday that commuters will have free rides on the MRT-3 system on Oct. 26, 2025. According to the DTI Consumer Care’s Facebook page, the measure is in celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month. The free rides will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The DTI’s Consumer Welfare Month runs throughout the whole month of October, which Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro earlier said “promotes consumer rights, responsibilities, and awareness” throughout the entire celebration. “This month-long observance aims to strengthen consumer awareness, promote fair trade, and highlight the vital role of every Filipino consumer in building a Bagong Pilipinas where ‘Konsyumer ang Bida!’ (The consumer is the hero),” the DTI said.

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DUMAGUETE CITY – Five barangays in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, are being closely monitored amid the recent ash emissions of Mt. Kanlaon, a city official involved in disaster response said Wednesday. READ: 30-minute ash emission seen over Kanlaon Volcano on Sunday Seth Bariga, information officer-designate of Canlaon City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), told the Philippine News Agency that trucks are on standby to evacuate residents of these barangays if necessary. The five barangays — Masulog, Lumapaw, Pula, Malaiba, and Linothangan — are outside Mt. Kanlaon’s four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) but within its six-kilometer extended PDZ. Bariga said parts of […]... Keep on reading: 5 barangays under monitoring after Kanlaon ash emissions

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong has been in touch with the police and the immigration department for updates on two Filipino workers who reportedly went missing while hiking. The consulate general, as well as the Migrant Workers Office and Overseas Workers Welfare Association, "have contacted the employer and the next-of-kin of the two missing OFWs," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. "Further updates on this case will be provided by the Department of Migrant Workers," the DFA said in a statement. The South China Morning Post reported that the Hong Kong police have appealed to the public for help in locating two Filipino domestic helpers who went missing while hiking near Tsuen Wan over a week ago. ⁠ The Filipinos -- Mahilum Pabuaya, 24, and Aleli Perez Tibay, 33, -- were last seen on the Lung Mun Country Trail in Tsuen Wan between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, 2025.

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THE Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong has coordinated with the police and the immigration department in its efforts to locate two Filipino workers who reportedly went missing while hiking. The consulate general, as well as the Migrant Workers Office and Overseas Workers Welfare Association, “have contacted the employer and the next-of-kin of the two missing OFWs,” the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. “Further updates on this case will be provided by the Department of Migrant Workers,” the DFA said in a statement. The South China Morning Post earlier reported that the Hong Kong police have appealed to the public for help in locating two Filipino domestic helpers who went missing while hiking near Tsuen Wan over a week ago. The Filipinos — Mahilum Pabuaya, 24, and Aleli Perez Tibay, 33 — were last seen on the Lung Mun Country Trail between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 4. The Department of Migrant Workers on Wednesday voiced concern over the fate of the two missing Filipinos. “The DMW immediately coordinated with the Philippine Consulate General, the Hong Kong Police Force, and the Hong Kong Immigration Department to begin a thorough investigation and active search,” the DMW said in Filipino. The agency also coordinated with the Migrant Workers Office in Hong Kong and said they are on standby and will provide support to the families of the missing Filipinos. “We call on anyone with information on the possible whereabouts of Mrs. Pabuaya and Mrs. Tibay to immediately contact our Philippine Consulate or the MWO-Hong Kong. Every tip, photo, or detail could be a vital key to finding them more quickly,” the DMW said.

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In this episode of In the Public Square, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by representatives of three different generations of the Free Legal Assistance Group

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Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, directors of “KPop Demon Hunters,” have rejected the idea of the film having a live-action adaptation, saying that many of its elements are better suited for animation. Kang and Appelhans shut down the rumors of a potential “KPop Demon Hunters” live-action adaptation in a recent BBC interview, where Kang reiterated that it’s hard to imagine the film’s characters in a world beyond animation. “There’s so many elements of the tone and the comedy that are so suited for animation… it’s really hard to imagine these characters in a live-action world. It would feel too grounded. […]... Keep on reading: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ directors say no to live-action adaptation

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Paolo Contis is overwhelmed with delight and gratitude after he spent time with his daughters Xonia and Xalene during his weekend trip to Cebu, where the girls are based. The actor-TV host documented the trip which included a visit to a resort along with his former wife Lian Paz and her now-husband John Cabahug, as seen on Contis’ Instagram page. “My heart is full,” he exclaimed in the caption of his post last Saturday, Oct. 11. “Thank you John and Lian for a wonderful day!” He added that the venue was made better by “being with [his] whole family.” “God is […]... Keep on reading: Paolo Contis ecstatic after quality time with kids Xonia, Xalene in Cebu

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MANILA, Philippines — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a lookout bulletin against 19 more individuals in connection with its ongoing probe into anomalous flood control and other substandard infrastructure projects. In a statement, the ICI said it sent a request to DOJ for issuance of an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) on Oct. 13, 2025 to prevent the possible flight of those currently under its investigation. Those named in the latest ILBO request were former representative Mary Mitzi Cajayon-Uy, Arturo Atayde, Alvin Tan, Bong Marasigan, Elmer de Leon, Ed Fuentebella, Johnny Santos, John Mary Vianney Parago, Alvin Mariano, Ryan Uy, Darryl Recio, Nestor Venturina, Benjie Tocol, Romeo Magalong Jr., District Engr. Ramon Devanadera, District Engr. Johnny Protesta Jr., District Engr. Aristotle Ramos, District Engr. Michael Rosaria, and Engr. Angelita Garucha. Magalong, Devanadera and Protesta were in the previous list. The ICI sought the issuance of an ILBO against several high-ranking officials and lawmakers, including former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Francis Joseph Escudero.

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Sugar Mercado won over 35 other candidates at the Mrs. Universe Official pageant.

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TCL, the No. 1 Panel TV brand in the Philippines, a Triple Global Top 1 TV brand, and a top global leader in air conditioner sales, is joining forces with its premier retail partner, Anson’s, for an exclusive showcase dedicated to their loyal customers. Marking 25 years of strong partnership, TCL and Anson’s continue to […]... Keep on reading: Bound by Innovation: TCL and Anson’s celebrate partnership at a VVIP Event

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TCL, the No. 1 Panel TV brand in the Philippines, a Triple Global Top 1 TV brand, and a top global leader in air conditioner sales, is joining forces with its premier retail partner, Anson’s, for an exclusive showcase dedicated to their loyal customers. Marking 25 years of strong partnership, TCL and Anson’s continue to […]... Keep on reading: Bound by Innovation: TCL and Anson’s celebrate partnership at a VVIP Event

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BOSTON — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla wants to win, no matter the opponent. Even when playing against reporters. READ: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla goes from Division 2 coach to NBA champion Joe and the coaching staff woke up and chose violence https://t.co/jh1zUmHkTg pic.twitter.com/CySmXfb3LF — Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 14, 2025 Here’s what happened: The Celtics had told their reporters that they could use the Auerbach Center courts for a media game after practice on Tuesday. But Mazzulla had a surprise planned as well. “You’re not playing against each other,” Mazzulla told the group. “You’re playing against the coaches.” With […]... Keep on reading: Pickup game between Celtics coaches, reporters went as expected

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BOSTON — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla wants to win, no matter the opponent. Even when playing against reporters. READ: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla goes from Division 2 coach to NBA champion Joe and the coaching staff woke up and chose violence https://t.co/jh1zUmHkTg pic.twitter.com/CySmXfb3LF — Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 14, 2025 Here’s what happened: The Celtics had told their reporters that they could use the Auerbach Center courts for a media game after practice on Tuesday. But Mazzulla had a surprise planned as well. “You’re not playing against each other,” Mazzulla told the group. “You’re playing against the coaches.” With […]... Keep on reading: Pickup game between Celtics coaches, reporters went as expected

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