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The 2025 midterm elections circus has come to town, as they say, and what a joke it's turning out to be.

Crimes against humanity

The explosive revelations at the joint inquiry being conducted by four committees of the House of Representatives are forming a picture of a systematic, widespread, state-sponsored execution of drug suspects during the Duterte administration.

Political events banned in Manila ahead of Undas

In observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, political and private groups are prohibited from holding events in Manila from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, according to the city government.

Dashcams in police cars sought

Dashboard cameras should be installed in police vehicles to aid in deterring crime, according to Quezon City 6th District Rep. Victoria Co-Pilar.

500 OFWs returning from Lebanon - DMW

At least 500 overseas Filipino workers are expected to return home from Lebanon amid the government's efforts to repatriate more OFWs from the conflict-stricken country, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported yesterday.

DOJ: 20% discount for PWDs extends to group orders

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are entitled to a 20 percent discount and value-added tax exemption for food purchases shared with a group, according to the Department of Justice.

1 dead, 6 hurt in QC brawl

A man was killed and six others were injured after two groups figured in a brawl in Quezon City on Sunday.

Pinoy math wizards win 19 medals in int'l contest

Filipino students from public and private schools across the country brought home 19 medals during the 21st International Mathematics and Science Olympiad in China from Oct. 1 to 6.

LTO suspends 3 driving schools

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended three more driving schools in Metro Manila and Cavite over the issuance of fraudulent theoretical driving course (TDC) and practical driving course (PDC) certificates.

AI: Phl gov’t using digital tools to stifle dissent

Human rights organization Amnesty International (AI) has discovered the increasing use of Facebook and other online tools to target young activists and stifle dissent and freedom of expression in the Philippines.

DILG's Remulla: All POGOs closed by yearend

Make no mistake. There will be no more Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) and other online gaming enterprises in the country by the end of this year, as ordered by President Marcos, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.

Int'l disaster confab to aid in Sendai Framework implementation

The ongoing Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) in Manila will help United Nations member-states implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a global agreement aimed at reducing disaster risks and losses by 2030, according to President Marcos.

BFAR vessel harassed by Chinese militia in Pag-asa Island

Two vessels of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) were harassed by a Chinese militia vessel while conducting a routine maritime patrol off Pag-asa Island in Palawan.

Duque still faces graft raps before Sandiganbayan

The Office of the Ombudsman yesterday said the dismissal of administrative charges against former health secretary Francisco Duque III will not bear weight in his P41-billion criminal case for graft before the Sandiganbayan.

Senate seeks court nod for Quiboloy's attendance in probe

A Senate panel has formally requested a trial court to allow the attendance of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy and five others at a public hearing scheduled for next week.

73% of Pinoys won't support pro-China candidates – Pulse Asia

A large majority of Filipinos are not inclined to support those who are deemed \"pro-China candidates\" in the May 2025 midterm elections, according to a commissioned survey conducted by Pulse Asia.

Teodoro doubts China's sincerity in SCS Code

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. doubts China's intention to negotiate and conclude a legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea.

Media can help reduce disaster risk - UN

The United Nations yesterday underscored the important role of media in reducing disasters in the Philippines and other parts of the world, as the country hosts the five-day Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

‘No return to ICC despite findings by quad comm’

Bersamin: ICC won’t get quad report on drug war

DENR, DND conduct review of 'big one' master plan

A thorough review of the master plan is being done by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of National Defense (DND) after an official of the United Nations said that the Philippines must prepare for the eventuality of a \"big one.\"

Bong Go: No reward system during war on drugs

Contrary to claims of a former police officer, Sen. Bong Go has strongly denied that a \"reward system\" was in place during former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.

Globe starts blocking AI-generated child porn

Globe Telecom Inc. has started blocking non-photographic imagery (NPI) of child sexual abuse that has tried to breach its network, as it ramps up measures against malicious content, the leading telco said.

Pro-Duterte Pinoys down, pro-Marcos slightly up – OCTA

More Filipinos identify themselves as pro-Marcos than pro-Duterte, with \"independents\" or those not affiliated with any group making up a significant chunk, based on the latest survey by OCTA Research.

Fuel prices up by over P2

Fuel prices will increase by as much as P2.70 per liter today.

NGCP seeks ERC OK for P90.7-B BMIBP project

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is seeking a provisional authority for its P90.66-billion transmission project meant to provide transmission connection between the provinces of Batangas and Mindoro.

Frabelle Group opens P755-M cold storage

The Frabelle Group of Companies through a subsidiary has opened a new P755-million cold storage at the Navotas Fish Port Complex (NFPC) to help in boosting the growing demand for cold storage space in the country amid rising food needs.

Ideaspace Ventures adds 5 new startups

Ideaspace Ventures, the startup accelerator arm of the MVP Group of Companies, has added five new startups to its portfolio as part of the 12th cohort of its flagship accelerator program, themed \"Resilient Founders: Game-Changing Ventures.\"

To cover price hikes, airlines to slap new fee

Travelers may have to pay more for their plane tickets before the year ends, as airlines propose to collect a new fee of up to P300 per flight to cover price hikes at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Gov't slightly cuts debt payment in Aug

The government slightly reduced its debt service to P186 billion in August, with the bulk going to amortization to domestic lenders.

BSP poised to ease policy rates further

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