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PCSO Lotto Results: 3 bettors split P15-M Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot on Oct. 23
Three bettors will split the P15-million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in Friday's draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
GMA News Online · Nation
Undas 2026: Bus terminals see early passenger surge for holiday exodus
Several passengers have started traveling to the provinces more than a week ahead of Undas, filling bus terminals early either to beat the holiday rush or to secure their tickets before the surge of crowds.
Inquirer · Nation
DepEd finishes 391 disaster-resilient school buildings; 150 being built
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed nearly 400 prefabricated school buildings designed to withstand super typhoons and strong earthquakes, significantly cutting down construction time…
GMA News Online · Nation
EXPLAINER: What is the Shamonda virus?
France recently reported its first case of the Shamonda virus, with the patient reportedly dying; authorities are still determining if the virus caused the death. But what is the Shamonda virus?
Rappler · Nation
DILG, PNP to Bato: 1 week to surrender | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Bato dela Rosa, Paolo Duterte, Alex Eala
Inquirer · Nation
Bangsamoro group urges Marcos, MILF chief to meet before Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — Several Bangsamoro organizations, civil society, and leaders appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairperson Al Haj Murad Ebrahim before Oct. 30…
GMA News Online · Nation
NBI raids online lending app office in Makati
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided the facilities of an online lending app firm and found an illegal text blaster.
GMA News Online · Nation
Motorcycle taxi riders urge LTFRB not to drop riders due to over-boarding
Some motorcycle taxi rider groups have staged a protest in front of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) office on Monday, urging the agency not to drop riders over issues of "overboarding"…
Inquirer · Nation
3 players bag ₱15M MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23
MANILA, Philippines—Three players won the ₱15 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, while no player bagged the ₱430.86 million UltraLotto 6/58 jackpot, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes…
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DOLE sets safety guidelines for delivery riders amid El Niño
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has set guidelines for delivery riders amid the effects of Super El Niño.
GMA News Online · Nation
1,106 pass electronics engineers licensure exam; CIT-U grad tops list
A graduate of Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) topped the licensure examination for electronics engineers held on October 17 and 18, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Friday.
Inquirer · Nation
UST suspends Saturday classes after bomb threat
MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) suspended in-person classes on Saturday, Oct. 24, following a bomb threat. In an advisory, the university ordered classes in all levels and office work to shift…
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Pulong Duterte's libel raps vs. GMA, others meant to silence journalists -De Lima
The cyber libel and libel cases filed by Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte against GMA Network Inc. and its journalists, among others, are meant to strike fear among journalists and truth-seekers, House Senior…
GMA News Online · Nation
Who will be the Philippines' next Chief Justice?
The Judicial and Bar Council is in the middle of interviewing five Supreme Court associate justices, all vying to be the country's next top magistrate as Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo retired in November. They are…
Inquirer · Nation
Village councilor allegedly caught with P98,000 ‘shabu’ in Ilocos Norte
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police arrested a 45-year-old man and seized 14.4 grams of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth P98,532. The cops also reportedly seized from the suspect six live rounds of ammunition…
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DBM sees P10.7B savings if PNP, BJMP, BFP retirement age is raised
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday said the government may save approximately P10.74 billion should the compulsory retirement age of personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail…
Rappler · Nation
DILG says Bato has 1 week to surrender, offers P50-M reward for arrest
Senator Dela Rosa, who has a pending ICC warrant, has been in hiding since May
Inquirer · Nation
Sea travel resumes in northern areas of Quezon
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Sea travel for all vessels in northern parts of Quezon province resumed on late Friday afternoon, Oct. 23. This schedule comes after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
Inquirer · Nation
Hog raisers in Negros Occidental join pork holiday over mounting losses
BACOLOD CITY – Some 25 associations of backyard hog raisers in Negros Occidental province have joined a three-day “pork holiday” called by the Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines (AGAP) to protest mounting…
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Torreon law firm questions P50M reward for arrest of Bato dela Rosa
The Law Firm of Torreon and Partners has questioned the basis of the P50-million reward the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has offered for the arrest of Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa.
Inquirer · Nation
Loren Legarda launches 10-point action plan vs. Super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda has officially released a comprehensive, rapid-deployment 10-Point Policy Action Plan to counter an anticipated strong to very strong El Niño. According to a statement issued on…
Inquirer · Nation
PAF confirms incident involving 2 aircraft during Batangas training flight
MANILA, Philippines — Two SF-260 aircraft were involved in an incident during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas on Friday afternoon, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) confirmed. PAF spokesperson…
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Court denies Revilla's motion to exclude judge from malversation case
The Sandiganbayan has denied, due to lack of merit, the appeal of former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. to exclude Sandiganbayan Third Division chairperson and Associate Justice Karl Miranda from presiding over the…
Inquirer · Nation
China’s Long March 8A rocket debris may fall within PH waters
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday warned that debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket may fall within Philippine waters. In an advisory, the Coast Guard District (CGD) – Palawan advised all…
Inquirer · Nation
INQToday: P50-M bounty for capture of Bato Dela Rosa – DILG
P50-M bounty for capture of armed and dangerous Bato Dela Rosa – DILG Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Friday that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is now considered armed and dangerous and placed a P50…
Rappler · Nation
Rain eases in Batanes as Typhoon Rosal starts moving away
There may still be scattered rain and thunderstorms due to Typhoon Rosal (Champi), but PAGASA's forecast on Friday afternoon, October 23, shows weather conditions are gradually improving
Inquirer · Nation
Dela Rosa’s lawyers challenge P50M arrest bounty: ‘Illegal and risky’
MANILA, Philippines—The law firm representing Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Friday questioned the legal basis of the P50-million bounty for the senator’s arrest. “Every peso of a government reward must answer one…
Philstar · Nation
3 killed in another gun attack in Cotabato City
Gunmen armed with assault rifles killed three people and seriously wounded two others in an attack near Timako Hill in Barangay Kalanganan 2, western Cotabato City, early Friday, October 23.
Inquirer · Nation
Court affirms ruling vs Revilla’s bid to inhibit justice who denied bail
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division affirmed its earlier ruling to deny the move of former Sen. Bong Revilla to bar its chairperson, Associate Justice Karl Miranda, the sole judge who denied his bail…
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PCG: No permission needed for BRP Sierra Madre resupply missions
The Philippines does not need permission from anyone for the conduct of its resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday.
Rappler · Nation
The urban Filipino is tired, cash-strapped, and sick of the ‘resilience’ excuse
Nearly half of urban Filipinos surveyed in a study reject the romanticized narrative of resilience, as crises beyond their control leave them with little choice but to endure
Philstar · Nation
4 million travelers expected as airports brace for Undas rush
Airports are preparing for the Undas rush with additional immigration, general and security personnel from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3.
Inquirer · Nation
COA flags deficiencies in P17-B DOH infra projects
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) has found several deficiencies in the implementation of over P17.27 billion worth of Department of Health (DOH) infrastructure projects involving the construction and…
GMA News Online · Nation
Marcos vows to build more solar pump irrigation systems amid El Niño threat
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday committed to expanding solar-powered irrigation systems in the country in a bid to mitigate the impacts of the Super El Niño.
Rappler · Nation
Recall of House approved-GAB may lead to reenacted budget – senators
Senators say concerns over the House-approved General Appropriations Bill can be addressed in the consolidated version of the budget bill
Inquirer · Nation
DOLE moves to shield delivery riders from heat-related penalties, perils
MANILA, Philippines—Delivery riders may be protected from penalties for heat-related delays under a proposed labor advisory being drafted by the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) to protect workers from the…
Philstar · Nation
P3.7-M worth of shabu seized in two PDEA-12 operations
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 12 seized P3.7 million worth of shabu and arrested three men in separate operations in General Santos City and in nearby Polomolok, South Cotabato on Wednesday, October…
Rappler · Nation
MRT-3 privatization eyed by mid-2027 under P103.6-billion deal
Transportation Secretary Giovanni 'Banoy' Lopez says the government would retain control over fares of MRT-3 under the proposed arrangement.
GMA News Online · Nation
Ombudsman hits 'impunity of corruption' as gov't execs extort from legit businesses
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday called out corrupt government officials who extort from business owners by delaying permit issuance, among others, for their own gain.
Inquirer · Nation
Ombudsman opens investors’ window vs corruption plaguing businesses
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman is opening an “Investors’ Window” where business owners and investors can submit concerns about government officials or transactions that impede business operations…
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