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Senate approves bill restricting social media use by minors
Oct 8, 2026

Senate approves bill restricting social media use by minors

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Thursday approved on third and final reading a bill that would resstrict social media use by children below 18 years old. In a 16-1-0 vote, the upper chamber approved Senate Bill No. 2424, or the Child Online Safety and Protection Act. Sen. Risa Hontiveros was the lone legislator who


The Afghan Taliban’s Growing Drone War Against Pakistan
Oct 8, 2026

The Afghan Taliban’s Growing Drone War Against Pakistan

For Pakistan, the most worrying possibility is small, relatively cheap drone systems falling into the hands of terrorist groups.


Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial, says ICC Trial Chamber
Oct 8, 2026

Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial, says ICC Trial Chamber

The International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III has found former President Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial, stating that he “is able to effectively exercise his fair trial rights in the proceedings.”


Warring MILF commanders reconcile in Maguindanao del Sur
Oct 8, 2026

Warring MILF commanders reconcile in Maguindanao del Sur

SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur – For the second time, warring factions of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Maguindanao del Sur have agreed to bury the hatchet and avoid using force to settle their misunderstanding. Abu Salwa of MILF 105th Base Command and Samad Simpal of MILF 118th Base Command signed a peace


China's He Lifeng, UK's John Healey hold video call on economic ties
Oct 8, 2026

China's He Lifeng, UK's John Healey hold video call on economic ties

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Thursday held a video call with British Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey focused on enhancing economic and financial cooperation between the two countries.


French president's diplomatic adviser to visit China
Oct 8, 2026

French president's diplomatic adviser to visit China

French President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic adviser Emmanuel Bonne will visit China from October 9 to 13, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday.


House reallocated nearly P200B in 2027 budget bill, says watchdog
Oct 8, 2026

House reallocated nearly P200B in 2027 budget bill, says watchdog

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives shuffled roughly P200 billion within the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget. This is equivalent to about P80 billion more than what was publicly disclosed by a select committee of ranking lawmakers, a watchdog assessment showed on Thursday. The House hiked 123 budget bill line items by P198.9 billion,


Netflix K-drama Dead-End Job: Squid Game meets supernatural horror in uneven thrill ride
Oct 8, 2026

Netflix K-drama Dead-End Job: Squid Game meets supernatural horror in uneven thrill ride

Lead cast: Lee Jae-wook, Go Min-si, Kim Min-ha, Lee Hee-jun In Dead-End Job, Lee Jae-wook (Alchemy of Souls) stars as a desperate loser who takes a series of dangerous, increasingly bizarre part-time gigs to escape crippling debt. Netflix’s latest high-concept K-drama series blends humour, horror and social commentary into a kinetic, if tonally wayward, thrill ride with an intriguing supernatural twist. The first four episodes have just premiered at the Busan International Film Festival, ahead...


Shroud of Turin replica returns to Manila Cathedral after 50 years for exhibit
Oct 8, 2026

Shroud of Turin replica returns to Manila Cathedral after 50 years for exhibit

A replica of the Shroud of Turin, a piece of linen cloth believed to have been wrapped around Jesus Christ after his death, has returned to the Manila Cathedral after 50 years for an exhibit.


South Korea test-flies its first home-grown hypersonic weapon
Oct 8, 2026

South Korea test-flies its first home-grown hypersonic weapon

South Korea flight-tested on Thursday its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound and evade missile defence systems, bringing Seoul closer to what it says could be game-changing weapons capabilities. There was no immediate response from North Korea, which last week tested its own hypersonic missile that landed in the waters near Japan. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the test, saying it was a major step in strengthening...


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