Cebu, save your sensilyo! BSP’s coin machines could arrive by January 2027

Rappler - Oct 30, 2026

After more than a year on pause, the central bank's popular coin deposit machines could return in January 2027, this time with a rollout beyond Metro Manila taking priority

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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 Thursday, PDEA Calabarzon said its Cavite provincial office conducted a buy-bust operation that led to the raid of the suspected drug

Body found near Olongapo solar farm; police probe awaited

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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 City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office said a phone call reporting the discovery was received on Thursday.  READ: Olongapo City

6 ways to use White Flower Oil at home, from repelling pests to removing stickers

Oct 29, 2026

6 ways to use White Flower Oil at home, from repelling pests to removing stickers

White Flower Oil is a familiar scent in many Chinese homes – you may even have had a whiff of it on public transport. The sharp, pungent fragrance of eucalyptus and mint is unmistakable and memory-evoking, and has traditionally been used to treat ailments such as headaches, nausea and bug bites. The origins of White Flower Oil, also known as Hoe Hin Pak Fah Yeow, can be traced to 1927 Penang, then part of Malaya, where founder Gan Geok Eng developed a medicated oil initially intended for private...

At the Michelin Ceremony 2027, Chef Frances Tariga of Tadhana shares a powerful message to the LGBT+ community

Oct 29, 2026

At the Michelin Ceremony 2027, Chef Frances Tariga of Tadhana shares a powerful message to the LGBT+ community

Chef Frances Tariga of Tadhana is among of the four special awardees of the Michelin Ceremony 2027, taking home the Michelin Opening of the Year Award, a recognition new to the Philippines.

Ex-Cebu City mayor challenges Ombudsman ruling over cockfighting events

Oct 29, 2026

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 cockfighting events at the NUSTAR Resort and Casino Convention Center in 2024. In a statement posted on social media, Garcia said he disagreed

Prosec: P463-M in VP’s wealth unexplained even sans firm assets

Oct 29, 2026

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. Zia Alonto Adiong, House prosecution spokesman, said on Thursday. In a press briefing, Alonto Adiong said the prosecution’s findings remained substantial even

Peaceful inaugural session of BARMM parliament assured

Oct 29, 2026

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, following the successful regional elections. To ensure the orderly transition, Sarmiento met with Brig. Gen. Edgar L. Catu, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division,

Man dead in Bataan blaze

Oct 29, 2026

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 also a person with a disability was lucky enough to rush out of the burning

Church holds Mass for EJK victims ahead of Undas

Oct 29, 2026

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 Jesus the Divine Word–Christ the King Mission Seminary and led by Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva, a priest who

Prosec raises possible tax evasion in VP Duterte’s income gap

Oct 29, 2026

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 questions not only about Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth but also about whether she had properly declared her income and paid the correct taxes. He

Undas: Bus driver tests positive in ‘Oplan Harabas’ in South Cotabato

Oct 29, 2026

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 Region 12 (PDEA-12) said. Asnawi Salik, PDEA-12 Assistant regional director, said the annual Oplan Harabas aims to ensure that

Chinese scientists dissatisfied with jobs but optimistic about future, survey says

Oct 29, 2026

Chinese scientists dissatisfied with jobs but optimistic about future, survey says

Chinese scientists are less satisfied with their jobs than researchers in any other major country, according to a survey that also found they are more optimistic about their careers than their counterparts in the United States and Britain. Only 51 per cent of the 157 respondents from China said they were satisfied with their jobs, according to the survey published this month in the British scientific journal Nature, down 24 per cent from 2018. The survey drew 3,882 respondents from 133...

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