MANILA, Philippines—The headline sparked concern: “₱1.7 trillion wiped out in market wealth due to corruption.” The statement, attributed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), raised alarm among investors and policymakers. But just days later, the SEC took it back. They admitted the figure was based on a “fictitious” social media report. No such computation existed, and no such data had been verified. The damage, however, was already done. READ: Go refutes SEC chief’s P1.7-trillion market loss claim The controversy over so-called “ghost” flood control projects—and the widespread corruption behind them—has not only spotlighted inefficiencies in public infrastructure spending. It […]... Keep on reading: Flood control corruption cripples PH business confidence

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LUCENA CITY—A 4-year-old child was killed, and three others—including two police officers—were wounded when gunfire erupted Wednesday as police served an arrest warrant in Calamba City, Laguna. READ: Man kills 2 in Laguna, dies in alleged shootout with cops In a report, Laguna police said operatives were attempting to arrest a suspect known only as “Reggie,” a wanted man facing homicide charges. The police team approached a house believed to be a safehouse in Barangay San Cristobal at around 11 a.m. when a companion of the suspect, identified as “Romar,” allegedly opened fire with a handgun. Gunfire ensued, wounding two […]... Keep on reading: 4-year-old killed, 3 hurt—including 2 cops—in Calamba shootout

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The Pentagon Press Association says it was 'a dark day for press freedom that raises concerns about a weakening US commitment to transparency in governance, to public accountability at the Pentagon, and to free speech for all'

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Sasabog ang good vibes ngayong Huwebes (October 16) ng umaga sa 'TiktoClock!' Watch 'TiktoClock' on weekdays at 11:00 a.m. on GMA Network hosted by Kuya Kim Atienza, Pokwang, Jayson Gainza, Faith Da Silva, and Herlene Budol. #Tiktoclock

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MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9 earthquake that rocked Cebu is now at 76, according to the latest situational report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Thursday morning. The number of injuries from the tremor is currently at 559; while the tally of affected individuals is at 748,025, the NDRRMC further added. The agency noted that both the reported deaths and injuries have yet to be validated by authorities. The magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck 19 kilometers northeast of Bogo City at 9:59 p.m. on Sept. 30. READ: Aftershocks strike […]... Keep on reading: Death toll from Cebu earthquake now at 76, says NDRRMC

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Aired (October 15, 2025): Everything goes downhill for Wilfred (Benjamin Alves) as his family loses faith in him, while Dennis (Arnold Reyes) begins to win Carolina's (Andrea Torres) approval. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso Highlights from Episode 75 - 77 Watch the latest episodes of 'Akusada' weekdays at 4:05 PM on GMA Afternoon Prime, starring Andrea Torres, Benjamin Alves, Lianne Valentin, Jeniffer Maravilla, Arnold Reyes, Shyr Valdez, Ashley Sarmiento, and Marco Masa. #Akusada For more Akusada Videos, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrb_eTIBBXWgHxGtIJgzt0CT To our Global Pinoys in the U.S., catch your favorite Pinoy shows from GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV, now available on YouTube TV! Subscribe now for only $14.99 per month. Visit tv.youtube.com for more details.

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JUNEAU, Alaska — One of the “most significant” airlifts in Alaska’s history is underway to evacuate hundreds from villages on the state’s southwest coast that were inundated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong last weekend, officials said Wednesday. The storm slammed into coastal villages, bringing a record storm surge that swept away homes — some with people still inside — and left 1,500 residents in makeshift shelters. Authorities determined Wednesday that two villages required full-scale evacuation, incident commander Mark Roberts said in a statement. READ: 1 dead, 2 missing, dozens rescued after typhoon hits Alaska One person died and two […]... Keep on reading: Alaska airlifting hundreds from storm-devastated coastal villages

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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. READ: Tomahawks: […]... Keep on reading: Journalists exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

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The central challenge is how to design a commission that avoids the political missteps and structural weaknesses of previous efforts

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Hindi naging hadlang ang injury kay Thea Astley sa kanyang performance sa 'Stars on the Floor,' dahilan para humanga ang dance authorities sa kanya.

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Magpapahinga muna si Kyline Alcantara mula sa pag-arte.

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MANILA, Philippines — Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) netted a record P50.5 billion in the first nine months of the year, up by 5.2 percent as revenues expanded. READ: BPI nears P1 trillion in booked ‘green’ loans In a stock exchange filing on Thursday, the Ayala-led bank said its top line in the January to September period rose by 13.2 percent to P142.3 billion. This cushioned the impact of higher expenses and provisions. Net interest income jumped by 16.2 percent to P109.1 billion. READ: From shore to store: BPI brings services closer to Siargao communities The bank’s nonperforming loans […]... Keep on reading: BPI nets record P50.5B in January-September

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that he has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela and said he was weighing carrying out land operations in the country. The acknowledgement of covert action in Venezuela by the US spy agency comes after the US military in recent weeks, has carried out a series of deadly strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. US forces have destroyed at least five boats since early September, killing 27 people, and four of those vessels originated from Venezuela. Asked during an event in the Oval Office on Wednesday why he […]... Keep on reading: Trump confirms CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela

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Plus how long it would take for you to drive to these destinations on a Sunday from Quezon City

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Apl.de.ap explained what sparked his coconut tree planting initiative.

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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 from the corruption scandal hounding his administration. This is according to the Makabayan bloc, which said that livestreaming the traditionally closed-door process in the budget cycle would not remove the 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 […]... Keep on reading: Bicam livestream will be 'like watching a rigged wrestling match' – solons

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