MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday said it will prioritize improving nutrition for children in the first 1,000 days of life. This statement came after the Senate approved the DILG’s P287.4-billion budget for 2026, which includes P357 million for the Early Childhood Care and Development (EECD) Council, set to become an attached agency of the department next year. “The Department is focusing on improving the nutritional needs of children during the crucial first 1,000 days of life,” the DILG said in the statement. “Enhanced nutritional support during this period could be key to […]... Keep on reading: DILG bats for better nutrition for children in first 1,000 days of life

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Kuwentong pang pamilya ang hatid ng brand-new episode ng weekly anthology series na Regal Studio Presents. Pinamagatang "Instant Ate," tungkol ito sa isang babae at mga kapatid na ngayong lang niya makikilala. Matagal nang plano ni Kimberly (Arra San Agustin) na lumipat sa Canada para doon na manirahan at magtrabaho pero marami pa siyang mga utang kaya hindi pa siya makaalis ng bansa. Isang malaking surprise ang darating sa kanyang buhay! Makikilala niya sina Tio (Bryce Eusebio) at Tasha (Aya Domingo), mga half-siblings niya. Dahil comatose ang ama nila, si Kimberly muna ang magiging legal guardian ng dalawa. Paano bibigyang ni Kimberly ng lugar at oras sa buhay niya ang mga kapatid? Makakasira ba sina Tio at Tasha sa mga plano niya? Huwag palampasin ang brand-new episode na " Instant Ate, " October 19, 2:00 p.m. sa Regal Studio Presents. Maaari rin itong i-livestream sa GMANetwork.com/KapusoStream. Silipin ang mga eksena ng episode sa gallery na ito:

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BAGUIO CITY— Minutes after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, on Friday afternoon, another temblor rocked the area. READ: Magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts Ilocos Norte According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the second tectonic quake was measured at a magnitude 5  and traced 13 kilometers northwest of Pagudpud at 4:31 p.m. Intensity II was felt in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte; Intensity I in Claveria, Cagayan; San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte; Sinait and Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Phivolcs said there were no expected aftershocks or reports of damage. Earlier at 4:14 pm.. Phivolcs said the magnitude 5.2 […]... Keep on reading: Magnitude 5 earthquake jolts Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

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MANILA, Philippines — Navotas City Representative Toby Tiangco has again questioned the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on why it is still not cancelling the passport of resigned Ako Bicol Representative Elizaldy Co, even alleging that the agency seems to be defending him and standing as his “lawyer.” Tiangco said this in a press briefing on Friday, after meeting with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) amid the investigation on the alleged anomalies in infrastructure projects across the country. READ: Jonvic Remulla tags Zaldy Co in P500-M PNP budget ‘insertion’ The lawmaker underscored that the DFA has the power to […]... Keep on reading: Tiangco: Why is DFA still not cancelling Zaldy Co’s passport?

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Can AI be trusted? Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa will moderate a panel with global tech thinkers, including Taiwan’s first digital minister Audrey Tang, during the Social Good Summit on November 16.

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Sina Arra San Agustin, Bryce Eusebio, at Aya Domingo ang bibida sa 'Regal Studio Presents: Instant Ate.'

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MANILA, Philippines — For Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, the proposed 2026 budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) should be retained. OVP’s proposed P902.8 million budget breezed through the Senate finance subcommittee chaired by Gatchalian and was approved for plenary consideration in less than an hour. The House of Representatives previously voted to slash the OVP’s budget by P156 million, bringing its budget to its 2025 level of around P700 million. “Well, if you were to ask me, and this is what I think, the OVP budget should be retained and not trimmed,” Gatchalian said in an interview in […]... Keep on reading: Gatchalian wants to retain P902-M proposed budget for Duterte's office

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MARAWI CITY—Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong Jr. on Friday morning joined police and Army forces in commemorating the 8th year after this city’s main business area was retaken from the hands of Islamic State-linked militants. Police and military personnel gathered for the commemoration rites at Kampo Ranao, headquarters of the Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade, and where a marker bearing the names of 161 soldiers and seven policemen who perished in the government’s bid to retake the city from the militants was erected. The marker, dubbed the “Tears from the Sun” monument, honors their bravery and courage during the five-month […]... Keep on reading: WATCH: Security forces, Lanao del Sur execs remember 'Marawi liberation'

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Set on the hotel’s top floor, Flame provides panoramic views of Makati’s skyline and a customized menu by Chef Luis Chikiamco for private guests

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(Columnist’s Note: The following is another semi-serious, semi-thesis paper-like [sometimes seriously feels like a thesis paper, not seriously like a thesis paper] entertainment article that contains spoilers for the “John Wick” and “The Transporter” movie franchises. I still had to put that warning there, although I think the whole free world of moviegoers has got to watch all of their films by now.)  So here we are again, on a slow Friday afternoon, exploring a “what if” scenario, a dream face-off, and the philosophical implications of a fictional movie fight between the two most fan-favorite fictional assassins on the big […]... Keep on reading: 'John Wick' vs 'The Transporter': A cinematic action battle for the ages

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Ipinagdiriwang ng 'Cruz vs. Cruz'' star na si Vina Morales ang kanyang kaarawan ngayong October 17.

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CITY OF CALAPAN – A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, at 4:03 p.m. on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. Phivolcs said the tectonic tremor struck 10 kilometers southwest of Paluan at a depth of 10 km. The earthquake came several hours after a magnitude 3.2 quake also struck Paluan. READ: Magnitude 3.2 earthquake jolts Occidental Mindoro The agency explained that sudden movements along faults and plate boundaries trigger tectonic quakes./coa... Keep on reading: Magnitude 4.2 quake hits Paluan, Occidental Mindoro

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Have you queued for more than an hour just to get a single document? Well, you’re not alone.  In the Philippines, one of the most common struggles people face when transacting in government offices is the long queue — a problem that often eats up most of their time. But that’s not all. In a recent “Siloy Asks” segment by CDN Digital, netizens shared their experiences and frustrations when dealing with government transactions. READ: Mayor Chan warns that city hall has no place for bad attitudes READ: 40 gov’t nurses lose jobs for ‘bad’ bedside manners […]... Keep on reading: Common woes Filipinos face when transacting in government offices

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine stock barometer again failed to climb to the 6,100 level on Friday as investors stayed on the sidelines while waiting for more leads. They are particularly looking at upcoming earnings reports of blue chips. By the closing bell, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) shed 0.07 percent or 4.14 points to end at 6,089.53. The broader All Shares Index also lost 0.19 percent or 7.12 points to close at 3,665.08. A total of 1.33 billion shares worth P4.42 billion changed hands, stock exchange data showed. Luis Limlingan, head of sales at stock brokerage house […]... Keep on reading: PSEi unmoved amid mixed moods

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Christian Aguilar's sons — Lord Linley and Carlo — both served as Las Piñas councilors. The sons are also current officers of their father's firm.

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