MANILA, Philippines — An organization of seasoned media executives as well as veteran broadcast journalists has thrown its support behind the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) in its crucial mission to reach, protect, and mobilize millions of Filipino migrants worldwide. The Samahang Plaridel made its pledge of support during a recent courtesy visit by its top officers – President Evelyn Quiroz, Vice President Andy Sevilla, and Corporate Secretary Hector Villacorta – to CFO Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II. Ang welcomed the group’s support as he emphasized the media’s role in nation-building by ensuring that vital information—from anti-human trafficking warnings to investment opportunities—reaches Filipinos scattered across the globe. He said the agency's mandate centers on safeguarding the welfare of overseas Filipinos and serving as the government's primary link to the diaspora, encouraging them to invest and share their expertise back home. “Partnering with influential media groups like Samahang Plaridel is crucial for amplifying these messages effectively,” Ang said. Samahang Plaridel has a long-standing history of promoting press freedom, journalistic integrity, and responsible media practice in the Philippines. Named after Marcelo H. del Pilar’s pseudonym, ‘Plaridel, the organization embodies the spirit of the Propaganda Movement, which sought to enlighten and empower Filipinos through writing during the Spanish colonial era. Samahang Plaridel serves as a prominent association for seasoned media executives, newspaper editors, veteran broadcast personalities, and highly respected public information officers. Its membership includes some of the most influential figures in Philippine media, giving the organization a significant reach across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Its mission extends beyond professional networking, often engaging in advocacy to strengthen good governance and national development initiatives. By aligning with the CFO, the organization leverages its vast communication network and credibility to help the government engage more effectively with the Filipino diaspora, ensuring they remain partners in national progress.

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 18 saat, 56 dakika

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Two barangays in Lapu-Lapu City have been experiencing little to no water supply for more than three months. Barangays Marigondon and Subabasbas are within the service area of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD). Residents of these barangays are currently dependent on water trucks to meet their daily needs because MCWD’s bulk water supplier, Mactan Rock Industries Inc., could no longer produce enough potable water due to the high salinity of its water source. To address the situation, the Lapu-Lapu City Government convened a meeting with MCWD and Mactan Rock Industries Inc. on Tuesday, October 14, […]... Keep on reading: Marigondon, Subabasbas residents endure 3-month water shortage; City steps in

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• 2 gün, 18 saat, 59 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Swift action in disaster response, expanded healthcare services, strengthened social support, and sustained economic growth marked the first 100 days of the second term of Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, who vowed improved, results-driven governance. Under her administration, Sandoval said social services in Malabon continued to reach thousands of households. Through the flagship Blue Card Program, more than 93,000 household heads received financial assistance, including solo parents, senior citizens, and families in need, complemented by livelihood training programs for persons with disability, daycare learners, and youth. Sandoval told The Manila Times on Wednesday that in times of calamity, the city government provided immediate relief to affected residents — distributing over 1,500 food packs, 900 hygiene kits, and 5,000 hot meals to evacuees, with the support of volunteers and partner agencies. In the field of health, thousands of residents benefited from the "Lab for All" initiative. At the same time, the new 200-bed San Lorenzo Ruiz Hospital building was inaugurated, expanding access to quality medical care for Malabueños. The upgrade of the hospital from a 10-bed to a 200-bed capacity was made possible by the initiative of former congressman and First Gentleman Ricky Sandoval, who authored House Bill 7362, City Administrator Alexander Rosete said. Malabon emerged as the second fastest-growing city in the National Capital Region in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), growth based on the records from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), “a testament to the growing confidence of investors and entrepreneurs,” Rosete said. This milestone was achieved through the city’s continued support for businesses, including the implementation of the Electronic Business One-Stop Shop (eBOSS), which made business permit processes more efficient and accessible, the city government said. Last month, over 1,100 job seekers participated in city-led job fairs, with 200 hired on the spot. Meanwhile, nearly 1,000 residents gained temporary employment under the Tulong Pangkabuhayan para sa Disadvantaged Workers and the Special Program for the Employment of Students. Environmental efforts continued citywide through regular dredging, cleanup drives, and tree-planting activities, alongside the maintenance of over 40 pumping stations. The “Mobile Jeannie” Services program also brought essential support to flood-prone areas — from cleanup operations to water distribution. The initiative delivers mobile services such as Mobile Laundry, Mobile Shower, Power Washer, and Mobile Charging Stations to communities across its 21 villages, the city administrator said. The city government also pushed forward with various infrastructure projects, including road clearing, drainage improvements, and housing programs for families relocated to resettlement sites. Malabon completed its Executive-Legislative Agenda for 2026–2028 and achieved the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification, affirming the city’s commitment to efficient, transparent, and high-quality public service. Meanwhile, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recognized the city as the Best Local Government Unit in implementing DOLE’s Integrated Livelihood Program — underscoring effective leadership and collaboration in promoting local livelihood opportunities. The city was also recently recognized by the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) for its successful poverty-reduction efforts. According to NAPC, Malabon’s poverty incidence dropped to 1.5 percent (approximately 1,380 families) in 2023 — a significant improvement from 2.9 percent (or 2,620 families) recorded in 2021.

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 19 saat, 3 dakika

(UPDATE) SWIFT wift action in disaster response, expanded health care services, strengthened social support, and sustained economic growth have marked the first 100 days of the second term of Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, who vowed for more improved, results-driven governance. Under her administration, Sandoval said social services in Malabon continued to reach thousands of households. Through the flagship Blue Card Program, more than 93,000 household heads received financial assistance, including solo parents, senior citizens, and families in need, complemented by livelihood training programs for persons with disabilities, daycare learners, and youth. Sandoval told The Manila Times on Wednesday that in times of calamity, the city government provided immediate relief to affected residents — distributing over 1,500 food packs, 900 hygiene kits, and 5,000 hot meals to evacuees, with the support of volunteers and partner agencies. In the field of health, thousands of residents benefited from the "Lab for All" initiative. At the same time, the new 200-bed San Lorenzo Ruiz Hospital building was formally inaugurated, expanding access to quality medical care for Malabueños, the city’s first female mayor said. The upgrade of the hospital from a 10-bed to a 200-bed capacity was made possible by the initiative of former congressman and first gentleman Ricky Sandoval, who authored House Bill 7362, City Administrator Alexander Rosete said. Economically, Rosete said, Malabon emerged as the second fastest-growing city in the National Capital Region in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, based on the records from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) — “a testament to the growing confidence of investors and entrepreneurs.” This milestone was achieved through the city’s continued support for businesses, including the implementation of the Electronic Business One-Stop Shop (eBOSS), which made business permit processes more efficient and accessible, the city government said. Last month, over 1,100 job seekers participated in city-led job fairs, with 200 hired on the spot. Meanwhile, nearly 1,000 residents gained temporary employment under the Tulong Pangkabuhayan para sa Disadvantaged Workers and the Special Program for the Employment of Students. Environmental efforts continued citywide through regular dredging, cleanup drives, and tree-planting activities, alongside the maintenance of over 40 pumping stations. The “Mobile Jeannie” Services program also brought essential support to flood-prone areas — from cleanup operations to water distribution. The initiative delivers mobile services such as Mobile Laundry, Mobile Shower, Power Washer, and Mobile Charging Stations to communities across its 21 villages, the city administrator said. The city government also pushed forward with various infrastructure projects, including road clearing, drainage improvements, and housing programs for families relocated to resettlement sites. Malabon completed its Executive-Legislative Agenda for 2026–2028 and achieved the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification, affirming the city’s commitment to efficient, transparent, and high-quality public service. Meanwhile, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recognized the city as the Best Local Government Unit in implementing DOLE’s Integrated Livelihood Program — underscoring effective leadership and collaboration in promoting local livelihood opportunities. The city was also recently recognized by the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) for its successful poverty-reduction efforts. According to NAPC, Malabon’s poverty incidence dropped to 1.5 percent (approximately 1,380 families) in 2023 — a significant improvement from 2.9 percent (or 2,620 families) recorded in 2021.

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 19 saat, 3 dakika

Aired (October 15, 2025): Magsisimula na ang paglaban ng mga bagong Sang'gre upang palayain ang Adamya mula sa mga Mineave. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso Avisala! Catch the newest episodes of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre weekdays at 8:00 PM on GMA Prime, starring the four new guardians of Encantadia, Flamarra as Faith Da Silva, Deia as Angel Guardian, Adamus as Kelvin Miranda, and Terra as Bianca Umali. Also included in the casts are Rhian Ramos as Mitena, Sherilyn Reyes-Tan, Manilyn Reynes, Gabby Eigenmann, Boboy Garovillo, Benjie Paras, Jamie Wilson, Therese Malvar, Vince Maristela, Shuvee Etrata, Mika Salamanca, #gmanetwork #EncantadiaChroniclesSanggre #Encantadia #Sanggre

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 19 saat, 5 dakika

Aired (October 15, 2025): Hindi makapaniwala si Pirena (Glaiza de Castro) sa babalang kanyang matatanggap. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso Avisala! Catch the newest episodes of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre weekdays at 8:00 PM on GMA Prime, starring the four new guardians of Encantadia, Flamarra as Faith Da Silva, Deia as Angel Guardian, Adamus as Kelvin Miranda, and Terra as Bianca Umali. Also included in the casts are Rhian Ramos as Mitena, Sherilyn Reyes-Tan, Manilyn Reynes, Gabby Eigenmann, Boboy Garovillo, Benjie Paras, Jamie Wilson, Therese Malvar, Vince Maristela, Shuvee Etrata, Mika Salamanca, #gmanetwork #EncantadiaChroniclesSanggre #Encantadia #Sanggre

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 19 saat, 5 dakika

University of Santo Tomas leaned on a late surge to fend off Far Eastern University, 92-80, and notch its third consecutive win in the UAAP Season 88 men\'s basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Tied at 68 with eight and a half minutes remaining, the Growling Tigers caught fire with Kyle Paranada and Nic Cabañero orchestrating a 23-12 run that created a comfortable cushion -- one the Tamaraws tried but ultimately failed to overcome. With the win, the España-based squad secured a share of the lead with National University at 5-1, while FEU suffered its second straight loss for a 1-5 card. Paranada topped UST’s scoring column with 19 points on top of two rebounds, four assists, and one steal, while Cabañero and Gelo Crisostomo added 14 points apiece. Collins Akowe, for his part, posted a double-double outing of 12 points and 11 rebounds with two assists, one steal, and four blocks, even as Forthsky Padrigao scored 11 points. The Tigers’ bench also shone as they conspired for 35 points, outshining FEU’s 14. Janrey Pasaol and Mo Konateh unloaded 22 and 19 points, respectively, but were not enough to lift the Tamaraws to victory. Kirby Mongcopa and Jorick Baustista also registered 11 points apiece in a losing cause.

• Manila Bulletin News
• 2 gün, 19 saat, 12 dakika

UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—Following its monumental win over Ateneo in triple overtime, University of Santo Tomas kept up its winning ways after beating Far Eastern University, 92-80, on Wednesday. The Growling Tigers trounced the skidding Tamaraws to improve their record to 5-1, tied with National U at the top spot. This latest UST win also didn’t come easily as it struggled to put away a pesky FEU side until a late-game surge. “First of all, FEU is a very tough team because, not until Gelo sank those triples, it was a 50-50 game,” UST assistant CJ […]... Keep on reading: UAAP: UST uses late surge to trounce FEU, gains share of lead

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• 2 gün, 19 saat, 17 dakika

With no fines awaiting UAAP coaches, new UE mentor Chris Gavina gets his money's worth on the mic, eviscerating league officiating in an expletive-filled postgame rant

• Rappler
• 2 gün, 19 saat, 20 dakika

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine men’s national football team (PMNFT) dominated Timor-Leste, 3-1, in the ongoing 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday night, October 14, at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac. The victory placed the PMNFT on top of Group A’s table with two wins and one draw for a total of 10 points. Tajikistan trails in second place with the same record but ranks lower due to an inferior goal difference. The PMNFT maintains the top spot with a +2 goal advantage over Tajikistan. The win came less than a week after the […]... Keep on reading: PHL routs Timor-Leste in 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

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• 2 gün, 19 saat, 26 dakika

CEBU CITY – Police arrested a 21-year-old man who admitted killing a ride-hailing app driver in a mountain barangay here last week for P3,000. The suspect, Kirk Blash Monteron Amasa, admitted he was paid to kill Dexter Nanong Dandan, a 48-year-old resident of Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City. Dandan was found dead with multiple stab wounds on Sunday morning, Oct. 12. “I regret what I did. I’m asking forgiveness,” Amasa told reporters in dialect on Wednesday morning, Oct. 15. The suspect refused to identify the person who paid him to kill the victim. He also did not disclose the motive of the crime. The suspect said he decided to accept the offer to kill the victim in exchange for cash, saying his income as a construction worker was not enough to provide the needs of his family. Police said the suspect was arrested when he reported for work in a construction site in Barangay Kamputhaw on Tuesday morning, Oct. 14. Lawmen were able to track down the suspect with the help of closed-circuit television footage. The suspect was captured by a security camera driving the victim’s motorcycle that he commandeered after the crime. Police said the suspect posed as a passenger then killed the victim when they reached a secluded area in Kalunasan. The suspect was driving the victim’s motorcycle when he was arrested on his way to work. Police Col. Enrico Figueroa, chief of the Cebu City Police Office, said a murder case will be will be filed against the suspect.

• Manila Bulletin News
• 2 gün, 19 saat, 34 dakika

MANILA, Philippines–Greg Slaughter on Wednesday apologized to the PBA for what he described as “past miscommunications” since playing his last game in the league in 2021. Slaughter made this known in a lengthy statement handed out to members of the media, an apparent step that could pave the way for his comeback this season. He said that changes in circumstances have made him rethink. READ: Greg Slaughter in talks for possible PBA comeback “It’s been four years since I last played for the PBA. And I’ve missed it very much. I missed playing for the fans and competing in the […]... Keep on reading: Greg Slaughter calls PBA his ‘home,’ says dream is to come back

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 19 saat, 40 dakika

Greg Slaughter has expressed his intention to return to the PBA three years after his messy departure from the league. In a statement he released on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Slaughter made amends for all of the miscommunications in the past that led to his unceremonious exit before expressing his intention to make his PBA comeback. "It is with the same gratitude that I approach this new season in my life with humility - the humility to recognize what I did wrong, and the humility to offer my profound apologies for miscommunications in the past that caused offense to an association that has been so good to me, an association that has made my dream of playing for a Filipino premier league come true,” said Slaughter. Slaughter said it has been a dream of him to play in the PBA and he wanted his wife and children to see him play again in the big league. “It is my dream to come back, and it is my dream for my family to see me proud of playing on the home court. I want my wife and children to watch me play basketball in the PBA again. I want my three daughters to be proud of their father. I want them to grow up seeing me beam with pride in the PBA,” he added. The 7-foot center last played in the PBA as part of then-NorthPort Batang Pier before leaving to play in the Japan B.League in 2021. And he couldn’t help but look back at the past years playing outside the PBA – a stretch where he felt something was missing in him. “It is my dream to come back, and it is my dream for my family to see me proud of playing on the home court. I want my wife and children to watch me play basketball in the PBA again. I want my three daughters to be proud of their father. I want them to grow up seeing me beam with pride in the PBA,” he said. Slaughter also mentioned SMC Sports Director Alfrancis Chua, who he thanked for allowing him to play at Ginebra where he won four PBA championships. As it stands, the right of Slaughter remained with Titan Ultra, the new team which acquired his old team NorthPort. There has been talks about his potential comebacks but nothing has materialized yet for the two camps.

• Manila Bulletin News
• 2 gün, 19 saat, 47 dakika

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A pet Corgi and 2 pet mixed breed dogs died in 2 separate fires in Cebu City this morning, October 15, which also happened in a span of nearly three hours. Aside from the dead pets, the fire also displaced 45 individuals, razed 14 houses and gutted 4 others. That is according to the Cebu City Fire Office, who responded and put out both fires. Fire investigators also placed the damage to property at P1,567,500.00. READ: Include pets in disaster plans – groups First fire: Duljo Fatima Two dogs died at the past 6 a.m. fire, […]... Keep on reading: 2 Cebu City fires kill Corgi, 2 other pet dogs, displace 45 individuals

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 19 saat, 52 dakika

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A cash clerk assigned to the City Treasurer’s Office of Mandaue City has been dismissed from government service after being found guilty of Grave Misconduct, Gross Neglect of Duty, Serious Dishonesty, and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service. The dismissal stems from the clerk’s failure to remit a total of P3,342,255.70 in public funds collected from business and occupational tax payments. An internal audit and subsequent investigation revealed that the clerk repeatedly failed to remit collections and submit accurate Daily Reports of Collections and Deposits (RCDs). Despite multiple demands, she allegedly refused to […]... Keep on reading: Cash clerk dismissed for failure to remit P3.3M; Mandaue City to file criminal case

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• 2 gün, 20 saat, 3 dakika

Popular 2000s South Korean boy band F-IV lost a member with the death of Jang Hae-young after a battle with cancer. He was 45. Jang’s death was announced by his bandmate Kim Hyun-soo on Instagram, along with an emotional farewell to his close friend. He also confirmed Jang’s death to Korean media. “[I want to say] thank you, because I don’t think I’ve ever done it right. Thank you, Hae-young Jang. RIP,” said Kim. READ: Korean singer Lee Min dies at 46 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hyunsoo Kim (@hyunsumuzisean) Kim further heaped praises on Jang. […]... Keep on reading: Jang Hae-young of Korean boy band F-IV dies of cancer at 45

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• 2 gün, 20 saat, 6 dakika