Taberna Group seeks distributors, partners to expand food business
Taberna Group of Companies is seeking business partners and distributors to expand its food, catering and events operations, opening its brands to potential…
Edition
Daily Tribune
Tuesday, 20 October · 95 stories
Top stories
70 kababaihan kada buwan, nahuhulog sa love scam — BoC
Ayon sa Bureau of Customs (BoC), hindi na biro ang kaso ng mga "love scam" kung saan ginagamit ang ahensya para mangikil ng pera sa mga kababaihang biktima.
Philippine Army's 2nd Mechanized Brigade bolsters defense with Sabrah light tanks
LANAO DEL NORTE — The Headquarters of the 2nd Mechanized Infantry “Magbalantay” Brigade on Monday officially received four Sabrah ASCOD II light tanks at Camp…
Gazini Ganados stands firm on Palestine advocacy despite possible brand backlash
Former Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is proving that her voice extends beyond beauty pageants as she openly discusses her support for Palestine,…
SC voids P449.5-B unprogrammed funds hike
The Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional Congress' P449.5-billion increase in unprogrammed appropriations (UA) under the 2024 national budget and its…
NBI to subpoena Machong Chismisan producers
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will subpoena the producers of the Machong Chismisan podcast as it expands its investigation into allegedly…
House prosecutors await Ombudsman subpoena for Sara evidence
The House prosecution panel will wait for a formal subpoena from the Office of the Ombudsman before turning over evidence presented during Vice President Sara…
PH auto sales rebound 17% in September
Philippine automotive sales rebounded in September, rising 17 percent month on month to more than 40,240 units as the industry recovered from weather-related…
NBI admits weak money trail in Jinggoy plunder case
A National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agent admitted Tuesday, 20 October, that investigators failed to establish a direct money trail linking contractors to…
Teodoro pushes stronger defense across Philippine waters
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday, 20 October, emphasized the need to strengthen the military's deterrence capabilities and expand its presence…
Palace defends PCUP official amid luxury travel backlash
Malacañang has defended Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) Commissioner Zofia Canlas amid criticism over social media posts showing her visiting…
First Lady helps 43 Bilibid inmates regain freedom
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos visited the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City on Tuesday, 20 October, bringing healthcare, legal assistance and…
QC probes police-protester clash outside DAR
The Quezon City government has ordered an investigation into a confrontation between farmers and police personnel outside the Department of Agrarian Reform…
Fashion Week Asia weaves a borderless loom for the future of Asian design
In an exclusive interview with DAILY TRIBUNE, Fashion Week Asia Co-Founder and Co-Chair Apples Aberin pulls back the curtain on the inaugural event, organized…
Remulla fears Marawi-like unrest over Bato arrest
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday, 20 October, that authorities would prefer to negotiate the surrender of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa rather…
Sea travel suspended in Catanduanes as ‘Rosal’ nears
NAGA CITY – The Coast Guard station in Catanduanes has suspended sea travel going to and from the island province on Tuesday, 20 October, in anticipation of…
House prosecutors question Imee Marcos ‘impartiality’ over ‘rush’ claims
Members of the House Prosecution Panel challenged claims from Senator Imee Marcos which questioned the group’s move to withdraw three out of its four Articles…
Inday cries ‘politicking’ over security claims
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday accused the government of using national security allegations to undermine her, questioning claims involving Chinese…
JV decries backlash over China envoy row
Senator JV Ejercito on Tuesday hit back at critics who condemned his call to expel Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan and declare him persona non grata following the…
Comelec adopts Monday WFH starting 9 November
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will implement a work-from-home arrangement every Monday beginning 9 November 2026 as part of efforts to reduce energy…
MILF peace deal awaits Marcos-Murad meeting
The proposed final Exit Agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) remains pending as Malacañang works to arrange…
CoA flags gaps in DICT free wi-fi program
The Commission on Audit (CoA) found deficiencies when it came to the implementation of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) of…
Sulu schools division formally shifts to DepEd Region IX
Sulu’s schools division has formally transitioned to the Department of Education’s Region IX office, with the government approving 84 non-teaching positions…
Remulla sees no Duterte link to P3.5-B drug plot
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday, 20 October, that investigators have found no evidence linking the family of former President Rodrigo Duterte to…
Japanese floral art takes center stage in Manila
The Japanese art of flower arrangement took center stage at Conrad Manila as Ikebana International brought together practitioners from across Asia for its 16th…
Sara impeachment complainants defend dropping of 3 charges, cite other legal avenues
Complainants in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday defended the withdrawal of three of the four impeachment articles against…
BuCor releases 43 inmates in one day under 'Bilis Laya'
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has released 43 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in a single day through its newly launched Bilis Laya program, which aims…
First Lady visits Bilibid, backs inmate rehabilitation
First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos visited the New Bilibid Prison on Tuesday, 20 October, to support programs providing healthcare, legal assistance and…
Aznar Shipping IPO gets nod on heels of GCash debut
Fresh from the blockbuster stock market debut of GCash parent Mynt Inc., the Philippine equities market is gearing up for another listing after the Securities…
Razon’s Apex Mining exits from stalled gas asset
Apex Mining Co. Inc. is looking to unload its stake in a long-stalled natural gas exploration project in the West Philippine Sea, potentially freeing the…
Classroom funds skewed as shortages persist — EDCOM 2
The government’s 2026 classroom program has failed to adequately match allocations with shortages in several municipalities, while delays in construction have…
Higher sugar tax threatens beverage output
Beverage manufacturers could face pressure to cut production, raise prices, or reduce their use of locally sourced sugar as the government pushes a sharp…
Cristy Fermin dares Claudine Barretto to prove merit of cyber libel case
Showbiz commentator Cristy Fermin dared actress Claudine Barretto to prove that her planned cyber libel complaint against her has legal merit.
Jeepney operators seek tighter transport rules as competition eats into earnings
Jeepney operators are urging the government to enforce stricter transport regulations and provide sustained assistance for modernization, saying competition…
MMDA upgrades pumping station to ease flooding along Taft Avenue
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is expanding the water storage and pumping capacity of the Padre Faura Pumping Station in Manila to reduce…
P24-B budget cut threatens Customs modernization
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is seeking congressional intervention after its proposed P29.9-billion budget for 2027 was reduced to P5.9 billion, threatening…
Pryce weighs separate listing for gas unit
Pryce Corp. is considering bringing its biggest revenue-generating business to the stock market through a separate listing of Pryce Gases Inc., following a…
San Fernando forms El Niño task force
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The city government has established a Local El Niño Task Force to strengthen preparations for a possible prolonged dry spell…
Before ‘maletas’ kickbacks delivered in duraboxes – Alcantara
Duraboxes were the initial container of choice for former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineer Henry Alcantara when delivering…
TARI Estate nears completion of first-phase development
Aboitiz Economic Estates is nearing completion of the first phase of site development at its 384-hectare TARI Estate in Tarlac City, as manufacturing…
GCash IPO puts Philippine fintech on global map
GCash parent Mynt Inc. has put the Philippines back in the spotlight of global investors after pulling off Southeast Asia’s biggest initial public offering…
Sarah Geronimo makes quiet appearance at Regine Velasquez’s sold-out ‘Finale’ concert
Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo was among the special personalities who witnessed Regine Velasquez-Alcasid’s historic “Finale” concert series at the SM Mall of…
Ejae marries longtime producer-partner Samuel Kim in Seoul
Singer-songwriter Ejae has tied the knot with longtime partner and music producer Samuel Kim in a wedding that celebrated both love and heritage in Seoul,…
PNP intensifies crackdown on fake PWD IDs
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered intensified intelligence operations against the manufacture, distribution and use of fake identification cards…
Reserve market freeze threatens power investments
The continued suspension of reserve market operations could discourage investments in battery storage and other critical power infrastructure, potentially…
DOH, DepEd tap digital maps to boost HPV vaccination
Government agencies are exploring geospatial mapping and data visualization tools to identify gaps in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage and…
JV Ejercito denies being anti-China, hits critics
Senator JV Ejercito denied being anti-China on Tuesday, 20 October, defending his criticism of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan's remarks about China's military…
Croatia opens 785 jobs for Filipino workers
At least 785 jobs have been made available in Croatia through the Government-to-Government (G2G) program, brought by the agreement between the Department of…
Comelec completes Naga plebiscite ballots
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has completed the printing of 120,720 ballots for the 21 November plebiscite on Naga City's proposed conversion into a…
Growth rebound may give BSP room to hike rates
A rebound in Philippine economic growth in the second half of the year could strengthen the case for further interest rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng…
Sara skips Senate OVP budget hearing for first time amid impeachment trial
The Office of the Vice President's (OVP) proposed P785.20 million budget for 2027 swiftly cleared a Senate panel on Tuesday after senators allied with Vice…
Maligcong terraces gain national heritage status
BONTOC, Mountain Province — The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has formally turned over a heritage marker recognizing the Maligcong Rice…
Infra kickbacks rose from 20 to 25 percent under Romualdez – Alcantara
State witness and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineer Henry Alcantara said Tuesday that kickbacks for infrastructure…
NTF-ELCAC hits Bayan-Panay over 'ghost project' claims
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) criticized Bayan-Panay over allegations of nonexistent development projects in…
Over 45,700 homeseekers register for National Housing Expo
More than 45,700 homeseekers pre-registered for the 2nd National Housing Expo 2026, where over 80 private real estate companies offered around 50,000 housing…
DOST taps technology to protect Benguet farms
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Cordillera Administrative Region is advancing smart agriculture and disaster risk…
Tourism frontliners undergo specialized training for ASEAN Summit
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has trained 244 frontline personnel to prepare for the Philippines’ hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in…
Mocking PWDs carries jail time, NCDA warns
Publicly mocking or humiliating persons with disabilities (PWDs) can result in fines and imprisonment, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) warned…
Taal records fresh eruption, remains at Alert Level 1
PHIVOLCS reports renewed steam-driven activity as volcanic earthquakes continue
LGUs embrace PBBM’s Bagong Pilipinas
The City of Parañaque exemplifies collaborative programs closely aligned with President Marcos Jr.’s core pillars of social protection, food security, economic…
KKR eyes Philippine projects under Luzon corridor
US investment firm KKR & Co. Inc. is exploring financing opportunities for priority projects under the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) as it seeks to expand its…
Dimasalang northbound lane reopens
The northbound portion of Dimasalang Bridge in Sampaloc, Manila, reopened to motorists on Tuesday, 20 October, following five months of rehabilitation.
Citicore opens community market in Batangas
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation has turned over a community wet market in Barangay Lumbangan, Tuy, Batangas, to support local farmers and small vendors.
50 OFWs from Saudi Arabia return home
An additional 50 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, were repatriated by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), in…
DA, World Bank invest P97.9M in Bukidnon coffee industry
BUKIDNON — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and World Bank are investing P97.91 million in infrastructure and coffee production facilities for the Bukidnon…
Stage IV breast cancer: There is still hope and help available
AstraZeneca’s 19 October media roundtable highlights available treatment options, PhilHealth benefits, and support networks for Filipinos living with…
17 nabbed in 24-hour Calabarzon anti-drug operations
Seventeen people were arrested in 15 anti-drug operations across CALABARZON within a 24-hour period ending at 6 a.m. Tuesday, 20 October, police said.
Police net 12 most wanted in 24-hour regional sweep
Police arrested 12 most wanted individuals in CALABARZON-led operations within 24 hours ending Tuesday morning, 20 October, including a rape suspect tracked…
SC: Ombudsman can probe officials without final COA findings
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the Office of the Ombudsman may independently investigate public officials even if the Commission on Audit (COA) is…
Calamba fugitive nabbed; gun, motorcycle recovered
Police arrested a regional most wanted suspect in Calamba City, Laguna, on Monday, 19 October, and recovered a revolver and a motorcycle reportedly stolen last…
Man stabbed in Cabuyao, partner arrested
A 30-year-old safety officer was hospitalized after sustaining 15 stab wounds in an incident involving his live-in partner in Cabuyao City, Laguna, early…
Dengue cases down from 2025 levels — DOH
The number of dengue cases this year remains lower than in 2025, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday, 20 October.
Woman shot after mystery call leads her to Laguna
Gunman flees on foot after shooting 46-year-old from Quezon; motive remains under investigation
Caretaker found dead in Antipolo; suspect arrested
A 69-year-old caretaker was found dead with apparent slash wounds to his neck and abdomen in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Monday, 19 October, police said.
15 fishermen apprehended in Polillo operation
15 fishermen apprehended in Polillo operation
Leptospirosis cases drop 55% in late September — DOH
The number of leptospirosis cases dropped by more than half during the last two weeks of September, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday, 20 October 20.
Legal education goes beyond bar exams — Leonen
Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen emphasized during his recent address at the Philippine Clinical Legal Education Program Summit in Baguio City…
TJ Monterde treats parents to dream Paris trip
Singer-songwriter TJ Monterde has touched the hearts of netizens after sharing a meaningful family moment in Paris, France, where he celebrated a personal…
Chef Ben Lam brings Cantonese flair to Modern Shanghai
From humble beginnings as a 14-year-old kitchen assistant in Hong Kong to becoming an accomplished chef overseeing major restaurant operations, Chef Ben Lam…
Regine Velasquez bids farewell to signature hits
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid is preparing to close an emotional chapter in her illustrious career as she announces that three of her most…
Woman convicted of online child sexual exploitation
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said a woman accused of online sexual exploitation of children (OSAEC) was convicted on three counts after pleading guilty to…
PhilHealth to expand access to TB medicines
Members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will soon get access to first-line anti-tuberculosis (TB) medicines.
Philippines seeks US funding for nuclear projects
The Philippines is exploring financing and technical support from the United States to attract nuclear power investments as the government moves to diversify…
Water shortage threatens Oriental Mindoro farms
ORIENTAL MINDORO — A worsening water shortage in Bulalacao has prompted local authorities to consider declaring a state of calamity as residents struggle with…
Fake dentist arrested in Bukidnon
BUKIDNON — The Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit (RACU) arrested a second-year college student for allegedly posing as a dentist…
ECOP urges Marcos to sign ProGRESS bill
The proposed ProGRESS tax reform package of the Marcos administration continues to undergo refinement, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call more…
Ohio shooting kills one, was not attack on mosque: police
One person was killed Monday in a shooting after a dispute at an apartment complex in Ohio, US authorities said, dismissing initial fears that a nearby mosque…
Japan launches rocket for potential world first Mars moon mission
Japanese scientists launched a spacecraft Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the…
France announces curfews as government grapples with unrest
France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street…
San Juan farmers receive multi-cultivator for community garden
The Oaquing Catdongan San Juan Farmers Association Inc. received a multi-cultivator from the municipal government of San Juan, La Union, on 19 October to…
Government agencies prepare youth disaster resilience program in Laoag
Government agencies are preparing to expand disaster preparedness training among Filipino youth through the AGRIDAM for Youth Project, with 1,758 participants…
Four arrested, P140,692 worth of shabu seized in Ilocos Norte buy-bust
Four men were arrested after police seized around 20.69 grams of suspected shabu worth P140,692 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Albano, Dingras, Ilocos…
TESDA Ilocos Norte inducts welding scholars under work scholarship program
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Ilocos Norte conducted a Training Induction Program for scholars enrolled in Shielded Metal…
SM City La Union marks first anniversary with giant Okoy Pinakbet
SM City La Union celebrated its first anniversary with a giant Okoy Pinakbet made from 4,320 bite-sized pieces, highlighting the province’s local cuisine and…
DA to distribute 1,375 pigs to CALABARZON farms
Five multiplier farms tapped to help rebuild hog stocks after ASF losses
Headlines and excerpts come from Daily Tribune's public news feeds. Full stories are on Daily Tribune's own site.