Benitez hits “cruelty” vs Josh Aquino: Respect the autistic people

Inquirer.net - Oct 15, 2026

BACOLOD CITY — House Deputy House Speaker and Bacolod City Rep. Alfredo Benitez on Thursday strongly condemned the discriminatory and insulting remarks directed at Josh Aquino in a viral podcast. He warned that freedom of expression is not a license to demean persons with special needs. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page,

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MANILA, Philippines — Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Roque on Thursday said supplies and prices for basic and prime commodities, including bottled water, remain stable despite the looming effects of Super El Niño. In a chance interview in Pampanga, Roque said there was no need to panic as supplies remained sufficient to meet demand. READ: DSWD to

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Tinio urges Senate to make ‘necessary corrections’ to 2027 budget

Oct 15, 2026

Tinio urges Senate to make ‘necessary corrections’ to 2027 budget

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Tolosa: Rebutting dropped VP charges ‘waste of time and resources’

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Over 700 security forces deployed for Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete

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China bought half of Brazil’s oil exports as Iran war shut Hormuz, driving sales to record

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Palace: No public funds wasted in withdrawal of 3 impeachment articles

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