MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s announcement that he would livestream the bicameral conference committee (bicam) deliberations on the 2026 national budget was nothing more than performative transparency meant to distract the public from the corruption scandal hounding his administration, the Makabayan bloc said. The group argued that livestreaming the traditionally closed-door process in the budget cycle would not eliminate pork barrel insertions and unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the budget bill. Both minority lawmakers and civil society organizations that were allowed to participate in the budget cycle as non-voting observers have criticized the continued allocation of at least P230 billion for […]... Keep on reading: Bicam livestream is like watching 'rigged wrestling match' – solons

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PRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 1,507 out of 2,165 passed the examination

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The Japanese-Filipina artist returns to Live Jam just months after the release of her EP, 'rOe'

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MANILA, Philippines — Apex Mining Co. Inc. resumed operations of its Maco mine in Davao de Oro on Wednesday. This came after a temporary closure due to recent earthquakes. The Razon Group’s listed mining company suspended Maco operations last week following an order from the provincial government. READ: Ports tycoon Razon takes over Apex Mining Davao de Oro Governor Raul Mabanglo issued an executive order on Oct. 10 suspending all mining operations in Davao de Oro. There were consecutive magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes that hit Davao Oriental last week. Apex Mining employees evacuated the underground and surface work areas […]... Keep on reading: Apex Mining resumes Maco mine activities after Davao quakes

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MANILA, Philippines — For the first time in the Philippines’ budget history, the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for next year has been uploaded and transmitted in a digital format from the House of Representatives to the Senate. GAB is a proposed bill that authorizes the government to spend money for its operations, programs and projects. It outlines the national budget, specifying how public funds will be allocated across government agencies. Panel on finance chairperson Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said he intends to send each senator a digital copy of the GAB on Thursday. “I’m pleased to inform everyone that the GAB, […]... Keep on reading: Gatchalian: General Appropriations Bill now on House website, sent to Senate

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MANILA, Philippines – A low pressure area (LPA) off Eastern Visayas may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the day, the state-run weather agency said on Thursday. The weather disturbance may develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 to 36 hours, weather specialist Loriedin Dela Cruz-Galicia of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Pagasa said the storm, once inside, would be called "Ramil," the 18th storm to hit the country this year. Based on Pagasa's projection, the weather disturbance may make landfall between Cagayan and Isabela. “It is also forecast to first pass through Bicol Region before it passes close (to) Northern and Central Luzon,” the Pagasa forecaster said. In the meantime, the national weather bureau said Metro Manila, Visayas, Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), Bicol Region, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, and Bulacan would have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the easterlies. The other weather system – the northeasterly wind flow – has been affecting Batanes, Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte where partly cloudy to overcast skies with isolated light rains would prevail. Pagasa said the rest of Luzon would likely have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms also due to the easterlies- winds that pass through the Pacific Ocean and carry humid and warm weather. Mindanao, on one hand, will be experiencing similar weather patterns but due to the localized thunderstorms, it added.

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As of August, Vice Governor Roselyn Espina-Paras owns 39% of DPWH contractor Roving Premier, which she co-founded. She has been in public office since 2022.

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Photos left by murdered whistleblower Niruh Kyle Antatico contradict the claim of National Irrigation Administration chief Eduardo Guillen

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MANILA, Philippines  – The disqualification of chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, on the case of former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) has “no impact” on the ongoing probe, the latter’s spokesperson said Wednesday night. “This disqualification has no impact on the ongoing case against Mr. Duterte,” ICC Spokesperson Fadi el Abdallah said in a statement sent to reporters. READ: Ex-PNP chief Torre backs ICC charges vs Duterte, cites spike in drug war killings “The work of the Office of the Prosecutor on the situation related to the Philippines is led by Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang,” he […]... Keep on reading: ICC: Khan disqualification has no impact on Duterte case

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MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes were either suspended or shifted to alternative learning modes in some schools, divisions and local government units on Thursday, October 16, due to rising influenza-like illnesses and earthquake risk assessments. Here are the areas where these situations are being implemented: Metro Manila University of Santo Tomas – classes at all levels and office work; due to health break (until Oct. 16) Mapua University – face-to-face classes at all levels; shift to online synchronous classes; due to health break Central Luzon Schools Divisions of Bataan and Balanga City – face-to-face classes from kinder to senior high […]... Keep on reading: LIST: Classes suspended, shifted to alternative mode in some areas Thursday (Oct. 16)

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NEW YORK, United States — Stocks mostly rose and the dollar retreated Wednesday on hopes for further US interest rate cuts and a solid set of company earnings. Gold surged to a new high above $4,200 an ounce. This was boosted also by a fresh flare-up in China-US tensions. The dollar was weighed down by warnings on Tuesday from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell on risks to the US labor market. This reinforced expectations the central bank will cut rates at its October meeting. “There was nothing in yesterday’s speech to kind of dissuade the market from thinking those rate cuts […]... Keep on reading: Stocks rise on US rate cut hopes, strong company earnings

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CHICAGO — Cook County’s top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months. Detaining residents outside courthouses has been a common tactic for federal agents, who have been stationed outside county courthouses for weeks, making arrests and drawing crowds of protesters. The order, which was signed Tuesday night and took effect Wednesday, bars the civil arrest of any “party, witness, or potential witness” while going to court proceedings. It includes arrests inside courthouses and in parking lots, surrounding sidewalks, and entryways. “The fair […]... Keep on reading: Judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

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MANILA, Philippines – Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. has been appointed as the new head of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Malacañang announced Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Acorda will replace Gilbert Cruz, who will be reassigned to another government post. Details of Cruz’s next assignment have yet to be disclosed. READ: Ex-PNP chief Torre backs ICC charges vs Duterte, cites spike in drug war killings Acorda served as PNP chief under the Marcos administration from April 2023 to April 2024. The PAOCC, which is directly under the Office of the President, is […]... Keep on reading: New PAOCC chief is ex-PNP chief Acorda

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought. US District Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco repeatedly pressed the assistant US attorney to explain the administration’s rationale for the more than 4,100 layoff notices that started going out on Friday even though furloughed workers can not access their work emails and there are no human resources specialists to assist with next steps. “It’s very much ready, fire, aim on most of […]... Keep on reading: Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin from firing workers during shutdown

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Thailand’s Chayathanus Saradatta was crowned The Miss Globe 2025 at the conclusion of the pageant’s “world final” in Tirana, Albania, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 15 (early morning of the 16th in Manila), while the Philippines’ Annabelle McDonell finished at the Top 11, sustaining the country’s placement streak in the global tilt. Saradatta entered the semifinals by amassing the most votes as the People’s Choice, and bested 49 other aspirants from around the globe in ceremonies held in Tirana to inherit the title from last year’s winner, Colombian queen Diana Moreno. Settling for the first runner-up spot was host-delegate Valentina Gegprifti of Albania, […]... Keep on reading: Annabelle McDonell sustains PH's streak at The Miss Globe; Thai bet wins crown

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NEW YORK — Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power. The nation’s leadership called the new rules “common sense” to help regulate a “very disruptive” press. News outlets were nearly unanimous in rejecting new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that would leave journalists vulnerable to expulsion if they sought to report on information — classified or otherwise — that had not been approved by Hegseth for release. Many of […]... Keep on reading: Journalists exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

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