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Why Government Infrastructure Spending Matters for Jobs and Business
See how government infrastructure spending affects jobs, business and the economy—and why stricter safeguards can slow projects while fighting corruption....
GMA News Online · World
Pope Francis private diary to appear next month
A private diary of personal notes kept by Pope Francis for more than 30 years will be released on November 24 in 94 countries, his publishers announced Monday.
The Manila Times · World
On a remote Greek island, empty classrooms signal a crisis across Europe
KALAMOS, Greece — Chryssa Ntalaka's classroom has become an object lesson in subtraction. The sole teacher in the last school on the idyllic Greek island of Kalamos has a shorter list of students every fall. This year…
Inquirer · Nation
Bohol governor orders speedy probe into robbery of 2 Chinese tourists
TAGBILARAN CITY — Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado on Monday, Oct. 5, ordered the police to swiftly identify and arrest the suspects who robbed two Chinese tourists at a popular tourist spot in Loay town. Aumentado…
GMA News Online · Nation
2027 budget projects thoroughly vetted, says House appropriations head
House Committee on Appropriations chairperson Mikaela Suansing on Monday said projects in the proposed 2027 national budget had undergone several layers of review, amid concerns raised by Senate President Sherwin…
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Babae, pinatay sa saksak at saka isinemento umano ng bunsong kapatid sa likod ng pader para ikubli ang krimen
Natagpuan na nakabalot sa kulambo, may mga saksak, at isinemento sa likod ng pader ang bangkay ng isang babae sa Iloilo City. Ang suspek, mismong ang nakababata niyang kapatid, na mariin namang itinanggi ang krimen.
Inquirer · Nation
Highlights: Day 33 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 5, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – On the 33rd day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution presented Anti-Money Laundering Council Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura as its witness for Article II…
GMA News Online · Business
DOE blames NGCP delays for Visayas grid yellow, red alerts
The DOE blamed delays by the NGCP for the recent yellow and red alerts in the Visayas, saying these could have been avoided had critical ancillary service contracts been completed on time.
GMA News Online · Nation
Prosecution undecided on dropping bribery allegation vs. Sara Duterte
The House prosecution panel has yet to decide whether to drop the bribery charge in its impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro of Batangas said Monday.
Daily Tribune · Top stories
Two 2019 bank transactions of Sara flagged as suspicious over possible corruption tied to flood control: AMLC witness
At least two bank transactions of Vice President Sara Duterte way back in 2019 were reported by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) as suspicious, with…
GMA News Online · World
Nigeria military helicopter crashes with 32 aboard, rescue operations ongoing
A Nigerian military aircraft carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members crashed near a naval base in Ondo state after losing contact with air traffic control while en route to Lagos.
GMA News Online · Sports
Yam Concepcion powers Mapua to back-to-back wins, earns NCAA Player of the Week honors
Yam Concepcion has been at the forefront of Mapúa University"s rekindled fire in NCAA Season 102.
The Manila Times · World
Spain's prime minister calls early elections aiming to seize momentum over housing crisis
MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced early general elections on Monday, aiming to seize momentum from housing protests that have roiled the country and frame the vote around affordability issues. The…
Rappler · Nation
AMLC flags VP Sara’s transactions ‘linked’ to flood control, drugs | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, NCAP, Asian Games
Inquirer · Nation
New Bangsamoro Parliament building breaks ground
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) broke ground on Monday for a new 10-story Parliament building inside the Bangsamoro Government Center here, weeks before the region’s first elected legislature…
GMA News Online · Sports
FEU's Kirby Mongcopa, NU's Cielo Pagdulagan earn UAAP Player of the Week honors
Far Eastern University"s Kirby Mongcopa and National University"s Cielo Pagdulagan were named UAAP Season 89 Players of the Week after leading their respective teams to unbeaten records from September 26 to October 4…
Daily Tribune · Top stories
Laundry hub prepares water-saving measures as ‘Super El Niño’ looms
A local laundry business is preparing water-conservation measures and contingency plans amid government warnings that El Niño could intensify in the coming…
The Manila Times · World
Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died
RUSSIAN authorities have quarantined a hospital and are monitoring contacts of an employee at a plague research institute in Siberia who contracted pneumonia of an “unknown” cause. Local state TV said the woman died…
Rappler · Nation
AMLC flags VP Sara’s transactions ‘linked’ to flood control, drugs | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, NCAP, Asian Games
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Jeremy Strong reunites with Aaron Sorkin in 'The Social Reckoning'
Who to play Mark Zuckerberg is one of the most important decisions made in creating The Social Reckoning. With this, writer-director Aaron Sorkin chose to collaborate once more with Jeremy Strong. They’ve worked…
GMA News Online · Nation
EXPLAINER: What is hot meat?
Authorities recently seized 11.5 metric tons or P5.19 million worth of Chinese meat products in Pasay City that did not undergo the proper inspection.
Inquirer · Nation
Gov’t resumes education aid for decommissioned MILF fighters, kin
COTABATO CITY — The national government has resumed distributing educational financial aid to decommissioned Moro rebels and their dependents as part of the implementation of the peace agreement between the Government…
GMA News Online · Business
Sara Duterte's defense lawyer confronts AMLC witness with confidentiality rules
The cross-examination by Vice President Sara Duterte's defense of Anti-Money Laundering Council executive director, Atty. Ronel Buenaventura didn't sit well with some senators, as it sought answers from the witness…
GMA News Online · Nation
EXPLAINER: What is hot meat?
Hot meat refers to “the carcass or parts of carcass or food animals which were slaughtered from unregistered or unaccredited meat establishments and have not undergone the required inspection,” according to Republic Act…
Inquirer · Top stories
CESAFI: UC Baby Webmasters outlast UV in overtime
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Baby Webmasters survived a thrilling overtime battle against the University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers, pulling off a 76-67 victory in the Cebu Schools Athletic…
GMA News Online · Nation
Sara Duterte camp questions contradictory AMLC bank transaction data
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday questioned the contradictory covered and suspicious bank transactions discussed in the impeachment trial compared to what was discussed during the earlier probe by the…
GMA News Online · World
Romania says 2 dead after fire on ship in Black Sea; Ukraine blames Russian drones
Two people died and others were rescued after a fire on a ship in the Black Sea outside Romania's territorial waters, Romanian authorities said, as Ukraine blamed Russian drones.
The Manila Times · World
US midterms: 470 seats, $12 billion and one absent president
WASHINGTON, United States — Americans go to the polls on November 3 for elections that will shape the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency -- although the president himself will not be on any ballot. The…
GMA News Online · Nation
PCSO Lotto Results: 6/55 prize now P248M as no winners of major jackpot draws on Oct.5
The Grand Lotto 6/55 prize is now over P248 million as there were no winners of the major lotto jackpot draws on October 5, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Monday.
GMA News Online · World
Detailed plan led to Hong Kong model Abby Choi's murder, court hears
The ex-husband and in-laws of a Hong Kong influencer and model crafted an elaborate plan that ended with her murder in 2023, prosecutors told the court Friday in the high-profile case.
Rappler · Nation
Rainy season over for 2026 as southwest monsoon ends
Now, the Philippines is transitioning to the period of the northeast monsoon. But El Niño is also expected to cause hotter-than-usual conditions in the coming months.
GMA News Online · Top stories
Bulacan motorcycle crash prompts investigation into police officer's behavior
A police officer is being investigated after allegedly kicking and cursing at a motorcycle rider he was chasing for a traffic violation. The motorcycle rider died after being rushed to the hospital, according to the “24…
GMA News Online · Sports
Brian Windhorst on the Lakers, LeBron, the Knicks, and Wemby
With the NBA training camp just weeks away, ESPN's NBA insider Brian Windhorst spoke about Filipino basketball fans, the NBA's year-round news cycle, LeBron James and the Lakers, the Knicks, and Victor Wembanyama.
Inquirer · Nation
Manila Water cleans over 94,000 septic tanks amid El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water prepares its additional water sources and strengthens network resilience measures ahead of the anticipated stronger El Niño in early 2027, the company is also ramping up its…
The Manila Times · World
What to know about the suspected bomb plot against a UK air base used by the US in the Iran war
LONDON — The U.S. has withdrawn its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran, as police investigate whether a suspected terror plot at the base is linked to Iran. Five men were…
GMA News Online · Entertainment
Sofia Pablo, Iñigo Jose to appear on 'Taskforce Firewall'
Sofia Pablo and Iñigo Jose are set to appear on "Taskforce Firewall."
Inquirer · Nation
UST suspends 4 student activists over PAF exhibit incident
MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has suspended four student activists who faced disciplinary complaints following a confrontation with military personnel at a Philippine Air Force (PAF) exhibit…
The Manila Times · World
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity
STOCKHOLM — The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have carried…
GMA News Online · Regions
Construction workers lose cellphones, cash to thief in Dagupan City
Several construction workers at a building under construction in Dagupan City, Pangasinan lost their cellphones and money from thieves as they took their break,
Inquirer · Nation
No jackpot winners in Oct. 5 Grand, Mega Lotto draws
MANILA, Philippines — No ticket won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Monday, Oct. 5, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was…
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