GMA News Online · Nation

Daughter laments delay in cremation of mother's remains

A family in Taguig endured almost three months of waiting to have their deceased mother's remains cremated, despite securing assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to cover part of the…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Solane to lower LPG prices starting Oct. 27, 2026

LPG supplier Solane said in an advisory that it will implement a decrease of P4.55 per kilogram, inclusive of value-added tax (VAT), effective October 27, 2026.

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Rappler · Nation

Sandro Marcos’ district gets P4.38-B more funds for public works | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Sandro Marcos, DPWH, Alex Eala

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GMA News Online · Nation

PCSO Lotto Results: No winner of P305M Grand Lotto prize in Oct.26 draw

No bettors took home the Grand Lotto 6/55 prize of over P305 million after no winners were announced in any of the major lotto jackpot draws on October 26, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said…

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GMA News Online · Nation

HIV infections among young people expected to increase by 2030, says AIDS society

By the year 2030, more young people aged 15 to 24 are projected to be diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP) reported Monday.

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Inquirer · Nation

PCSO lotto results Oct. 26: ₱305.12M jackpot unwon

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱305.12 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱15 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. According to…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Drunk cop arrested after repeatedly pointing loaded gun at a van in Pasig City

A police officer assigned to the Pasig City Police was arrested following a report that he pointed a loaded gun at the passengers of a van at a gasoline station along Sandoval Avenue in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City.

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The Manila Times · Nation

Pagasa may declare amihan season in next days

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) might declare the start of the amihan season in the next days. Pagasa Weather Specialist Grace…

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Inquirer · Nation

5 most-wanted persons in Cordillera nabbed

BAGUIO CITY— Police arrested all five regional-level most wanted persons in the Cordillera Administrative Region during manhunt operations conducted across the region in October, the Police Regional Office-Cordillera…

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GMA News Online · Nation

UP Diliman grad tops metallurgical engineers licensure exam

A graduate of UP Diliman was the top scorer in the computer-based licensure examination for metallurgical engineers, the Professional Regulation Commission said.

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Inquirer · Nation

Marcos admin urged to adopt industrial policy, alternative mining

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Environmental and human rights advocates on Monday urged the Marcos administration to adopt a national industrial policy and enact an alternative minerals management law, warning that…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Japan gives passport to 90-year-old PH-born woman separated from dad after WWII

The Embassy of Japan has issued a Japanese passport to Adelaida Kakazu, a 90-year-old Japanese descendant who remained in the Philippines after World War II.

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Inquirer · Nation

WATCH: Manila North Cemetery starts Undas 2026 preparations

MANILA, Philippines — As early as Monday, Oct. 26, the Manila North Cemetery has started its preparations for Undas — the Filipino term encompassing All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, which are commemorated on Nov. 1…

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Inquirer · Nation

DSWD releases P677.8M in aid to over 66,000 Negros sugar workers

BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed P677.8 million in assistance to more than 66,000 small sugarcane farmers and laborers affected by the red-striped soft scale insect…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Prenup won't dispute VP Sara and husband's undeclared assets, says Ridon

A prenup between Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio won"t change the fact that the couple had over P800 million worth of undeclared assets, Rep. Terry Ridon said.

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Inquirer · Nation

Bong Go calls out Bukidnon electric co-op over brownout

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go called out the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative Inc. (FIBECO) after an unscheduled power outage hit the city during the turnover of a P12-million…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Sara Duterte's husband Mans Carpio is complainant in cyberlibel case, says Lustre lawyer

The lawyer of journalist Philip Lustre Jr., who was arrested over the weekend for a cyberlibel complaint, said that Vice President Sara Duterte's husband, Manases Carpio, was the complainant in the case, as shown by a…

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Inquirer · Nation

MMDA: 2 bus drivers test positive for drugs ahead of Undas

MANILA, Philippines — Two bus drivers tested positive in initial drug screenings conducted at transport terminals in Parañaque and Cubao as authorities stepped up safety inspections ahead of the Undas long weekend, the…

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Inquirer · Nation

The Medical City Clark vows compliance with Anti-Hospital Deposit Law

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE — The Medical City Clark (TMC Clark) has reaffirmed its commitment to comply with the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law, which prohibits hospitals from requiring deposits before providing basic emergency…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Lustre denied due process in cyberlibel case -- Fadullon

Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon on Monday said veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. was denied due process because he was not given the opportunity to respond to the complaint before an arrest warrant was issued…

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Inquirer · Nation

Magalong urges COA, ombudsman to probe voided national budgets

BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Monday called on the Commission on Audit (COA) to audit government appropriations following the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring provisions of the 2024, 2025, and…

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Inquirer · Nation

Napolcom pushes criminology reforms, stricter police screening

MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is pushing for reforms in criminology education and stricter screening of aspiring police officers amid concerns over the character of future law…

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Philstar · Nation

4 men killed in Maguindanao del Sur ambush

Four men traveling together in a silver car were killed in an ambush on Monday afternoon, October 26, along a highway in an interior area of Barangay Tulunan, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur.

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Inquirer · Nation

Ridon to VP Duterte: Explain over P100-M in assets not in SALN

MANILA, Philippines – Rep. Terry L. Ridon, a House prosecutor, challenged Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday to explain why more than P100 million in bank deposits, investments, and insurance holdings allegedly did…

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Inquirer · Nation

Prosecution eyes VP Duterte mansions in Nov. 9 cross-exam

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution intends to question defense witnesses about mansions and other properties allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and her family when her impeachment trial resumes…

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GMA News Online · Nation

JBC releases shortlist for Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on Monday released the shortlist of nominees for the position of Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon.

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Inquirer · Nation

2027 budget: House execs say issues can be settled at bicam

MANILA, Philippines — Two leaders of the House of Representatives have appeared lukewarm toward a push to recall the 2027 budget bill recently passed by the chamber, saying any issues can be addressed at the bicameral…

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Inquirer · Nation

Cotabato church suspends Masses after break-in, desecration of hosts

MANILA, Philippines – A parish in M’lang, Cotabato, has suspended all Masses and sacramental celebrations inside its main church after a break-in that resulted in the desecration of the Blessed Sacrament that is kept in…

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Philstar · Nation

5 killed in gun attacks across BARMM towns in 36 hours

Gunmen killed a barangay councilor and four others in separate attacks across the adjoining provinces of Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte, as well as the Bangsamoro region's Special Geographic Area (SGA)…

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Inquirer · Nation

Lacson says 2027 budget hearing with CSOs is ‘a big paradox’

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday described the 2027 budget consultation with civil society organization (CSO) representatives as “a big paradox.” “After hearing all the grievances and problems, you…

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Inquirer · Nation

Classes at Bukidnon high school suspended due to online threat

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Classes were suspended Monday at the Bukidnon National High School-Senior High School (BNHS-SHS) campus here due to an alleged violent online threat. Police authorities and education…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Bill filed establishing ecozone for Pax Silica ops, other critical industries

The House of Representatives has proposed establishing an Advanced Industries Zone in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, saying it will create jobs and attract investments, including those from the US-led Pax Silica…

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Inquirer · Nation

Outgoing DOTr chief Lopez says commuters’ welfare to remain a priority

MANILA, Philippines – Endless “thank yous” reverberated at the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) office on Monday, Oct. 26, as outgoing Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez bid goodbye to the agency he…

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Philstar · Nation

P7.04-M worth of shabu seized in 3 PDEA-9 operations

Anti-narcotics agents seized a total of P7.04 million worth of shab in separate operations targeting three suspected peddlers, one of whom was from Tawi-Tawi in the Bangsamoro region and had reportedly eluded four…

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Inquirer · Nation

Chief prosecutor warns giving false addresses in complaints is perjury

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre was deprived of due process when he was indicted and arrested without receiving a copy of the complaint or a chance to defend himself because the complainant…

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Inquirer · Nation

IP youths donate learning materials to remote Iligan community

ILIGAN CITY — College student volunteers from the Higaonon ethnic group in the city brought school supplies, books, clothes, and basic health services to children in remote Sitio Limunsudan, Barangay Rogongon, on Oct…

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GMA News Online · Nation

NBI seeks transfer of Paolo Duterte's cyber libel complaint from Davao City

NBI Director Melvin Matibag said he will ask Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida for the transfer of the venue of the complaint from Davao to the DOJ-National Prosecution Service.

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Philstar · Nation

Army unit receives new facilities for peacebuilding efforts in Davao del Sur

Officials inaugurated new infrastructure facilities at a military headquarters in Matanao, Davao del Sur, on Saturday, October 24. The facilities will serve as venues for multi-sector dialogues aimed at maintaining…

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Inquirer · Nation

Senate told: Over P1 trillion in proposed 2027 budget is ‘pork’

MANILA, Philippines — Over P1 trillion of the allocations for the 2027 national budget are red flags or suspected “pork,” the People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) told the Senate on Monday. The PBC shared its analysis of the…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Sandiganbayan rejects bid to oust Justice Moreno in Bong Revilla trial

The Sandiganbayan Third Division has denied for lack of merit the Office of the Ombudsman"s motion seeking the inhibition of Associate Justice Ronald Moreno from hearing the P92.8-million malversation case against…

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