In sickness and in health: Stroke survivor renews vows with husband

GMA Network - Oct 9, 2026

In her white wedding dress, Irish Pepito, 48, slowly made her way to the altar to renew her vows to her husband Thoy and celebrate their silver wedding anniversary.

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There are currently 73,731 seats vacant as of September 29. With the postponement of the next election to 2028, these seats will either remain empty for two more years or be filled by mayoral appointees.

Tax evasion case vs VP? Up for agencies to check, says Barbers

Oct 8, 2026

Tax evasion case vs VP? Up for agencies to check, says Barbers

MANILA, Philippines — Another way of scrutinizing the tax documents of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, is asking why the couple’s declared net worth is higher than the income they were taxed for from 2007 to 2025, the prosecution said on Thursday. In a press briefing after the impeachment trial, prosecution

How Cantopop pioneer and avid arts lover Anthony Wong Yiu-ming shaped Hong Kong culture

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This is the 87th instalment in a biweekly series profiling major Hong Kong pop culture figures of recent decades. For Hong Kong’s culture enthusiasts, sitting just a few seats away from Anthony Wong Yiu-ming at an art-house film screening or standing steps from him at an underground gig has long been a serendipitous staple of the city’s arts scene. He is legendary for his ubiquitous presence as an ordinary spectator. Beyond his genuine enthusiasm as a fellow audience member, the 64-year-old...

Padilla calls for death penalty for agricultural smugglers

Oct 8, 2026

Padilla calls for death penalty for agricultural smugglers

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla on Thursday called for the imposition of the death penalty on agricultural smugglers following a privilege speech by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan seeking a committee inquiry into the seizure of around 20,000 metric tons of Vietnam rice worth an estimated P700 million. “Okay naman po ’yung kulungan, dapat

6 soldiers, 2 civilians hurt in Basilan ambush

Oct 8, 2026

6 soldiers, 2 civilians hurt in Basilan ambush

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Six soldiers and two civilians, including a 10-year-old child, were wounded after unidentified gunmen ambushed a military vehicle in Lamitan City, Basilan, on Thursday evening. The attack occurred around 6:55 p.m. in Barangay Sabong as troops from the Army’s 45th Infantry Battalion were traveling back to their unit in

Schizophrenia: Seeking help and seeing beyond the diagnosis

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Schizophrenia: Seeking help and seeing beyond the diagnosis

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NIA readies Bicol farms for El Niño water shortage

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Central retail shop bought by Swiss heir in ‘rare’ Hong Kong market move

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Central retail shop bought by Swiss heir in ‘rare’ Hong Kong market move

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LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (October 9, 2026)

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The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Senate impeachment court. Here are the latest news and updates.

Voltage fluctuations hit Ilocos Norte amid low power delivery from NGCP

Oct 8, 2026

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SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Residents in Ilocos Norte experienced fluctuating electricity supply on Thursday (Oct. 8) after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) delivered low voltage to the province, according to the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative Inc. (INEC). In an advisory, INEC said it received reports from consumers about the fluctuating

Senate approves bill banning minors from creating social media accounts

Oct 8, 2026

Senate approves bill banning minors from creating social media accounts

The Senate has approved the bill that imposes a ban on minors from having social media accounts, according to a report on "State of the Nation" on Thursday.

Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 37: What to expect

Oct 8, 2026

Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 37: What to expect

The Defense will continue its cross-examination of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) witness on Friday, who is testifying on Article 2 of the impeachment case accusing Vice President Sara Duterte of amassing unexplained wealth.

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