Daily Tribune · Top stories
FLOW earns lone new Michelin star as Helm retains two stars
FLOW earns the Philippines’ only new Michelin star as Helm retains two stars. The 2027 guide recognizes 127 establishments, including two Bib Gourmand…
GMA News Online · Technology
EU hits pause on country-level social media bans for children
The European Union said Thursday it does not want any more national-level bans on social media before a pan-European law is approved, as it blocked draft rules put forward by Austria.
Inquirer · Top stories
Barbers warns vs China possibly acting as negotiator at Asean Summit
MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has warned against the possibility that China will suddenly play negotiator when member-states convene for the Association of Southeast Asian…
Rappler · Nation
Cybersecurity firm reports 68 GB of data from PH gov’t agency found publicly online
Despite file names of the data taken indicating migrant worker organization files, the contents of the backups are not established as Hunt.io did not examine them
GMA News Online · Regions
Jealousy allegedly leads to the stabbing of a 32-year-old woman in Cebu City -- police
A 32-year-old woman died after being stabbed by her live-in partner--reportedly due to jealousy--in Sitio Asuphua, Barangay Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City, yesterday morning, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, DYSS Super Radyo…
Inquirer · Top stories
Fil-Am charged with first-degree murder in wife’s disappearance in Florida
DEBARY, Fla. – A 48-year-old Filipino American has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with his wife’s disappearance nearly three years ago, following an investigation spanning Florida, the Philippines…
Inquirer · Nation
PDEA agents dismantle alleged drug den in Bacoor City; 5 arrested
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) dismantled an alleged drug den and arrested five men during an anti-illegal drug operation in Bacoor City, Cavite. In a belated report…
GMA News Online · World
Netanyahu, at risk of losing power, steps up attacks on Israel's Arab parties
Benjamin Netanyahu alleged, without providing evidence, that Arab parties' record gains in an election this week were driven in part by voter fraud. Arab leaders accused him of incitement.
Inquirer · Nation
Body found near Olongapo solar farm; police probe awaited
OLONGAPO CITY — A body was found near a solar farm in Old Cabalan, Olongapo City, on Thursday, Oct. 29, prompting a coordinated retrieval operation involving local disaster responders and police. In a statement, the…
Inquirer · Top stories
Weak infra spending to keep cement demand flat
MANILA, Philippines — An umbrella group of cement manufacturers in the Philippines expects cement demand to finish the year flat, as construction activity across public and private projects remains sluggish. Reinier…
The Manila Times · Sports
Roux de Bézieux Named Head of French Alps 2030 Olympics
PARIS, France — High-flying businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux vowed Thursday to deliver an "enchanted moment" as he was unveiled as the new head of the organizing committee of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French…
Daily Tribune · Top stories
Pawnshop in Baguio City robbed of cash and jewelry
BAGUIO CITY —Two unidentified men robbed a pawnshop and remittance center branch in Barangay Bakakeng North in the afternoon of 29 October 2026, escaping with…
Rappler · Nation
All 5 chief justice candidates pass JBC shortlist | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Supreme Court, Gibo Teodoro, Alex Eala
Inquirer · Nation
Ex-Cebu City mayor challenges Ombudsman ruling over cockfighting events
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Former Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has filed a motion for reconsideration challenging an Ombudsman ruling that found him administratively liable for failing to object to unauthorized…
GMA News Online · Nation
Foreign Affairs Secretary Lazaro conducts humanitarian mission in Myanmar
Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro on Thursday conducted a humanitarian mission in Myanmar and with Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe discussed expanding assistance delivered to affected and…
The Manila Times · World
Russell Brand found monogamy 'difficult' — wife tells UK rape trial
LONDON, United Kingdom — The wife of British comedian and actor Russell Brand testified Thursday at his trial for rape and sexual assault, saying he had found monogamy "difficult" but became an "amazing" husband…
Daily Tribune · Top stories
Ramos plucks Phl’s second weightlifting medal
Rosegie Ramos clinched the Philippines’ second medal after grabbing a bronze medal in the women’s 53-kilogram category of the IWF World Weightlifting…
Inquirer · Nation
Prosec: P463-M in VP’s wealth unexplained even sans firm assets
MANILA, Philippines —Vice President Sara Z. Duterte must still account for more than P463 million in alleged unexplained wealth even after removing amounts linked to companies associated with her and her husband, Rep…
GMA News Online · Entertainment
Kris Aquino, hiling na umabot sana siya ng 60-anyos sa harap ng pagsubok sa kaniyang kalusugan
Inihayag ni Kris Aquino na umaasa siyang aabot siya sa edad na 60 sa kaniyang pagninilay tungkol sa kaniyang buhay at pamamaalam sa gitna ng hamon sa kaniyang kalusugan.
The Manila Times · World
Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party on Thursday amplified allegations that the country's Arab-led parties had “stolen” the election, as final results are set to confirm that Netanyahu's…
Daily Tribune · Top stories
Sazgar CEO highlights Philippine investment opportunities
Executive encourages foreign investors as Biñan plant opens
Inquirer · Nation
Peaceful inaugural session of BARMM parliament assured
COTABATO CITY — Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento on Thursday met with key security officials to finalize security preparations for the inaugural session of the Bangsamoro Parliament on Friday, Oct. 30…
GMA News Online · Entertainment
PBB: Piolo Pascual, Darren Espanto, more stars visit Bahay ni Kuya
Piolo Pascual, Darren Espanto, Kyle Echarri, Iñigo Pascual, River Joseph, and Emilio Daez surprised the housemates of "Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0" when they suddenly arrived on Shea Valerio's birthday.
The Manila Times · World
ECB holds rates steady after Lagarde says to quit early
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank on Thursday held interest rates steady despite rising inflation fueled by the Iran war energy shock, just hours after President Christine Lagarde announced she would step…
Inquirer · Nation
Man dead in Bataan blaze
PILAR, Bataan — A 29- year old man died when he failed to escape from his burning house in Barangay Wakas, at Pilar town in Bataan province on Thursday noon (Oct. 29). Police said the victim’s 69-year-old father who is…
GMA News Online · Nation
Who will be Bangsamoro's first elected Chief Minister?
Abdulraof Macacua and Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, the present and former interim chief ministers of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, have emerged as the top contenders for the post as first elected chief minister when…
Inquirer · Nation
Church holds Mass for EJK victims ahead of Undas
MANILA, Philippines—Families of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) gathered for a Mass ahead of Undas on Oct. 29 to honor their departed loved ones and pray for justice. The Mass was held at the Diocesan Shrine of…
GMA News Online · Top stories
No lockdown but security tight for BARMM Parliament's inaugural session
Authorities emphasized that there is no lockdown in Cotabato City, but heightened security measures are actively in place ahead of the inaugural session of the Bangsamoro Parliament.
Inquirer · Top stories
2 Chinese arrested over alleged illegal copper ore transport in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Chinese nationals were arrested after authorities intercepted two trucks carrying about 47 tons of unprocessed copper ore allegedly transported using falsified permits at Pier 4 in Cebu City…
GMA News Online · Technology
Dinosaur skeleton 'Jodi' sells for $47.3 million at New York auction
A dinosaur skeleton named "Jodi" has been sold for $47.3 million (nearly P3 billion) at an auction in New York, United States, far exceeding its estimated selling price.
Inquirer · Nation
Prosec raises possible tax evasion in VP Duterte’s income gap
MANILA, Philippines — v citing an alleged P111.85-million gap between her declared income and bank deposits examined during her Senate impeachment trial. In a press briefing, Alonto Adiong said the discrepancy raised…
GMA News Online · Nation
Safe access sought for PWDs in cemeteries during Undas
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) urged local government units (LGU) to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWD) have safe access to cemeteries during the Undas season.
Inquirer · Top stories
'In-fa' intensifies into super typhoon; Pagasa monitoring LPA inside PAR
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring a low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), while a…
GMA News Online · Nation
PCG probes object aboard vessel in Bajo de Masinloc
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating the capabilities and purpose of unidentified equipment aboard a vessel spotted inside the lagoon of Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea on October 3.
Inquirer · Nation
Undas: Bus driver tests positive in ‘Oplan Harabas’ in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY — A bus driver tested positive in an initial drug screening of 200 transport workers at three terminals in Koronadal City and General Santos City ahead of Undas, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in…
Inquirer · Nation
Adiong: VP Duterte’s best defense would’ve been to state wealth in SALN
MANILA, Philippines — The best defense that Vice President Sara Duterte could have come up for the unexplained wealth allegations against her was to declare all assets and business interests in her Statement of Assets…
GMA News Online · Entertainment
Glaiza De Castro finds deeper connection to 'Amir' role with pregnancy
Seven months pregnant, Glaiza de Castro is glowing as she continues to work on the historical fantasy film "Amir," an official entry of GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs, and Brightburn Entertainment to the 2026 Metro…
Inquirer · Nation
Iligan institutionalizes P1.3-M ‘second chance’ program for PDLs
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A person’s past should not dictate their future. This principle took center stage in Iligan City on Thursday, October 29, as local officials and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)…
Inquirer · Nation
PCG logs over 80,000 passengers at ports nationwide ahead of Undas
MANILA, Philippines — More than 80,000 passengers passed through ports nationwide on Thursday, as Filipinos traveled ahead of the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)…
The Manila Times · World
Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly fire
HONGKONG, China — Hong Kong leader John Lee apologized on Thursday for a deadly fire that killed 168 people, and the city's housing minister resigned after a report found the government partially responsible for the…
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