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Sunday, 4 October · 68 stories
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DepEd flags fake 'nationwide class suspension' announcement for Teacher's Day

The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a warning against a fake announcement that has been circulating, especially in social media on a "nationwide class suspension," DZBB Radyo's Luisito Santos reported.

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Bosnia votes Sunday in election that could affect EU bid

Bosnians are voting on Sunday in elections that could affect their country's European Union membership bid and the influence that the US and Russia seek over the small Balkan nation.

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2 missing after jeepney falls off Rosario, Batangas spillway

Two persons are missing after a jeepney fell into a spillway in Sitio Villa, Barangay Colongan in Rosario, Batangas on Saturday afternoon.

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No winners of major lotto games as Ultra Lotto jackpot hits P361.4 million

There were no winners of either of the major lotto games that were played on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as the jackpot for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 game surpassed P361.4 million.

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Bukidnon Airport project displaces Lumad families, raises concerns over relocation site

The construction of Bukidnon's first airport is expected to improve transportation, tourism, and business in the province, but some in Indigenous families displaced by the project say they are still waiting for promised…

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Teachers push P50k entry-level pay, higher allowances

A day before World Teachers" Day, teachers and education sector workers staged a protest outside the gates of Malacañang Palace on Sunday, calling for an entry-level salary of P50,000, higher allowances and a bigger…

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Chinese Embassy rejects 'smear campaign' over teacher exodus

The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday rejected what it called “malicious smear campaigns” claiming that Chinese-language teachers in the Philippines were returning to China due to safety concerns.

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Chinese vessels block PH operation vs. foreign dynamite fishers near Pag-asa Island

The PCG said Chinese vessels obstructed a law enforcement operation against a foreign fishing vessel suspected of dynamite fishing near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea.

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Palace leaves prosecution to decide on bribery allegations vs Sara Duterte

Malacañang on Sunday said it would leave it to the House prosecution team to decide whether to drop the bribery allegations against Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment case, but warned that doing so could…

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Gatchalian urges sleepyheads to watch impeachment trial at home

Prospective attendees who are sleep-deprived or too tired to attend the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should watch the proceedings at home instead of sleeping inside the Senate session hall, Senate…

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PCG commended for vigilance vs Chinese research ship off Batanes

The National Maritime Council (NMC) commended on Sunday the Philippine Coast Guard"s (PCG) vigilance and continued monitoring of a Chinese research ship located within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off…

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Constant oil price hikes enough reason to suspend fuel excise tax - Win Gatchalian

The continuous increase in oil prices should be sufficient reason to temporarily suspend the excise tax on gasoline and diesel, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday.

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JV Ejercito bill seeks to double indigent seniors' pension to P2,000

Senator JV Ejercito has filed a bill seeking to double the monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens from P1,000 to P2,000 amid rising prices of goods and other basic needs.

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Impeachment court may rule on Sara Duterte case by end-November --Sen. Gatchalian

The Senate impeachment court is targeting to issue its ruling on Vice President Sara Duterte"s case by the end of November, Senate President and senator-judge Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday.

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DA prepares bigger food buffer amid Super El Niño threat

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing a bigger food buffer to cushion the impact of a potentially strong El Niño, with the agency warning that overall agricultural production could still decline.

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Unhealthy air quality recorded in several Metro Manila areas -- DENR-EMB

Several areas in Metro Manila recorded elevated levels of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 on Sunday morning, with air quality reaching levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, the Department of Environment and…

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Prosecution likely to drop bribery charges in VP Sara Duterte impeachment --Adiong

The prosecution team in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is likely to drop the bribery charges against her, House prosecution spokesperson Representative Zia Alonto Adiong said Sunday.

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DSWD provides parenting effectiveness service amid school violence incidents

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is providing parenting effectiveness service to families amid the recent school violence incidents across the country.

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LTFRB receives 356 bus special permit applications for Undas 2026

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has received more applications for special permits amid the expected influx of passengers in this year"s Undas season.

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DSWD provides over P745M worth of aid to drought-affected areas

The Department of Social Welfare and Development has so far provided P745 million worth of aid to drought-affected areas amid the looming very strong El Niño in the country.

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Polish President Karol Nawrocki to visit PH from Oct. 5 to 8

The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, will make his first state visit to the Philippines from October 5 to 8 as Manila and Warsaw seek to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

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Senator-judges must learn to contradict presiding officer in impeachment trial - lawyer

The senator-judges should not always agree with whatever the ruling made by the presiding officer amid the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a lawyer said on Sunday.

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Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries

The Philippines, chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expressed concern over an airstrike in Myanmar's Rakhine state that caused deaths, injuries and destruction, and stood ready to facilitate…

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UP, Manila HealthTek sign deal for telemedicine expansion

The University of the Philippines (UP) and Manila HealthTek Inc. have signed an agreement allowing the company to use the RxBox trademark for a biomedical telemetry device designed to support remote medical…

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2 minors rescued from QC creek after alleged fall

Two minors were rescued from a creek in Barangay Pinagkaisahan, Quezon City, after they allegedly fell into the water and remained there for hours.

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Lacson pushes multiagency probe into alleged Taguig reclamation

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday stressed the need for a multiagency investigation into alleged reclamation activities along the Taguig side of Laguna Lake, saying government agencies should consolidate their…

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DYSS Super Radyo GMA wins big at 2nd Cebu Metropolitan Catholic Mass Media Award

DYSS Super Radyo GMA took home three awards from the second Cebu Metropolitan Catholic Mass Media Award (CM-CMMA) on Sunday that was held at the Cube Wing Atrium, SM Seaside City, Cebu.

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BARMM parliament members take oath before SC

Members of the Bangsamoro Parliament took their oath of office before the Supreme Court following the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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244 'mostly Chinese' POGO workers arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay

More than 200 "mostly Chinese" foreign POGO workers were arrested in the country's largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year, the Bureau of Immigration said.

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Family rescues young eagle in Baguio house garden

A young eagle was rescued by a family from a house garden in Baguio City last Saturday.

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DENR probes death of PH Eagle in Misamis Oriental

Authorities are now looking into the death of a Philippine Eagle whose remains were found near an electrical post in Salay, Misamis Oriental.

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DOE admits planning failure over recurring Visayas grid outages

Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin on Saturday acknowledged planning lapses that have contributed to a lack of new baseload generation in the Visayas grid.

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GenSan biz group backs SOCOTECO II-IGNITE joint venture

The General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GSCCCI) is calling for the resumption of a plebiscite on the proposed joint venture agreement (JVA) between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II)…

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DA prepares bigger food buffer amid Super El Niño threat

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing a bigger food buffer to cushion the impact of a potentially strong El Niño, with the agency warning that overall agricultural production could still decline.

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PH exports soar to record-high in August 2026, says PSA

The country"s merchandise exports surged 27.8% to US$9.11 billion in August 2026, hitting a record-high in the last 35 years, according to the preliminary data of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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PAGASA discourages bottled water hoarding amid Super El Niño threat

State weather bureau PAGASA on Sunday advised the public to avoid hoarding bottled water amid the threat of the looming record-breaking El Niño.

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P18/kg LPG price hike in October blunts excise tax suspension -- LPGMA

The P18-per-kilogram increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices expected this October will offset the recently implemented suspension of the excise tax on the fuel, the LPG Marketers Association (LPGMA) said…

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Woman at center of Cornell rape allegations targeted with threats, lawyer says

The woman who has alleged that she was drugged and raped by Cornell University students has been the target of threats, her lawyer said on Sunday.

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Yemen leader announces major military operations against Iran-backed Houthis

The leader of Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthis, aimed at seizing the territory under their control.

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Brazilians head to polls in high-stakes, polarized election

Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a narrowly split election after a campaign dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety and accusations of US meddling.

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Japan's Takaichi protests to US after Marine accused of murder in Okinawa

Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is suspected of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel in Naha on Saturday and taking her wallet and backpack, police said. Ballard denied the allegations.

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Rare police raid of Taipei gay bar sparks angry protest

Around 100 members of Taipei's LGBTQ+ community protested on Sunday after police raided a gay bar the day before and detained its customers.

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Cornell president vows 'serious look' at fraternities, sororities in wake of rape allegations

Cornell University will examine the role of fraternities and sororities on campus following an outcry over the school's handling of a student's rape allegations, the Ivy League school's president said on Saturday.

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Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes --Zelenskyy

Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries in response to a new policy of airstrikes by Moscow designed to force people to abandon Kyiv and other cities, but will not target civilians, President…

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Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Saturday they had targeted an Aramco facility in the Saudi capital Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones, saying the attack was in retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen's Sanaa…

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North Korea says it conducted intermediate-range strategic missile drill

North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile in a test overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.

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Donald Trump promises Americans $5,000 payments if Republicans win US Congress

US President Donald Trump has promised to give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.

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DSWD turns to air-to-water technology amid looming very strong El Niño

The Department of Social Welfare and Development has adopted an air-to-water technology that can provide drinking water to communities affected by extreme heat.

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PH still MLBB boss, but a Filipino coach is helping Myanmar find its identity

The Philippines may still be the country to beat in the competitive Mobile Legends: Bang Bang scene.

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UAAP: FEU stuns UP for first time in seven years

Far Eastern University claimed another win against a UAAP Season 88 finalist, this time defeating University of the Philippines, 90-79, Sunday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

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Asian Games close after fortnight of turmoil and teenage triumph

The 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight lit up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest.

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Jesus Yape shares challenging journey to historic Asian Games virtual taekwondo gold

History was made for Philippine taekwondo as Jesus Yape captured gold in the inaugural mixed individual virtual event on Friday, giving the country its first-ever Asian Games title in the sport.

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UAAP: La Salle vents ire on UE, spoils Toper Lagat's 30

Eager to get back on the win column, defending champions De La Salle University trampled on University of the East, 112-87, Sunday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

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Despite logistical problems, OCA says Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are a success

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Sunday that a near 20% jump in revenue, strong viewership figures and a slew of world records proved the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games were a success, despite logistical problems…

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Philippines posts biggest Asian Games medal haul since 1966

The Philippines has struck four gold, nine silver, and 16 bronze medals throughout the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, and in the process, put together its biggest haul in six decades.

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NBA: Pistons announce contract extension for Jalen Duren

The Detroit Pistons officially announced the contract extension involving All-NBA center Jalen Duren on Saturday.

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Rybakina's first match as world number one ends in China Open defeat by Charaeva

Three-times Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina crashed out of the China Open with a shock 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 defeat by unseeded Alina Charaeva in the second round on Saturday, marking a disappointing start to her reign as…

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Lindsay Lohan recreates 'Mean Girls' iconic 'October 3rd' scene

Lindsay Lohan recreated an iconic scene from "Mean Girls!"

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Mikee Quintos says hate over 'thesis issue' helped her realize the importance of school

Mikee Quintos has set the record straight about the "thesis issue" that hounded her several years ago.

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Dennis Trillo responds to Gelli de Belen's comment on Jennylyn-Patrick issue

Dennis Trillo couldn't help but clap back at Gelli de Belen's viral two cents on the resurfaced issue between Jennylyn Mercado and Patrick Garcia.

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Kitchie Nadal, Barbie Almalbis join forces for intimate show

Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almalbis are holding "Crossfade," an intimate show on October 11, Sunday at Matchpoint Sports Bar and Events in Mandaluyong City.

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SB19, Xonara, J2X form sub-units for One Zone Fest

One Zone Fest has a special treat for fans--1Z Entertainment artists have formed five sub-units for the show!

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Dennis Trillo shares Sunday photo with Jennylyn Mercado, kids: 'Family is love'

Dennis Trillo took to Facebook to share a photo from his family's Sunday outing.

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Gazini Ganados struts the runway at Paris Fashion Week

Gazini Ganados is giving her pasarela walk a chance to shine on the fashion runway.

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Xonara drops self-love track, 'Imperfect'

Xonara is here with a new song, and it's an empowering one.

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KZ Tandingan, Gloc-9 sing about floods, corruption in 'Luha ng Buwaya'

KZ Tandingan and Gloc-9 got real about today's Philippine society in "Luha ng Buwaya."

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Kris Aquino playfully reacts to son Bimby, Baus Rufo look-alike comparison

Kris Aquino had a hilarious reaction when her son, Bimby, brought up a playful comparison between himself and Baus Rufo.

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SB19 performs ASEAN 2026's official song 'Together in Motion'

The official song of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026 is performed by none other than the Philippines' P-pop Kings, SB19.

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