Charlito Martin Mendoza takes oath as new BOC chief

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Charlito Martin R. Mendoza took his oath as Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Friday, following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. He returns to the BOC after leading major reforms at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Before becoming BIR Commissioner, he served as Department of Finance undersecretary

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DepEd issues stronger work immersion guidelines for SHS students 

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said that it was strengthening its work immersion program for senior high school students by issuing renewed guidelines.

Makati announces traffic setups ahead of Asean Summit

Nov 13, 2026

Makati announces traffic setups ahead of Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines—Motorists can expect slower traffic in parts of Makati City’s central business district from Nov. 14 to Nov. 18. This situation will prevail as police checkpoints, stop-and-go schemes and road rerouting will be implemented during the Asean Summit. The Makati City government announced that portions of major roads will be designated for Asean delegates,

ASEAN Summit to tackle transnational crime, food security measures

Nov 13, 2026

ASEAN Summit to tackle transnational crime, food security measures

As the Philippines wraps up its chairmanship of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, several key measures are expected to be finalized to address challenges facing member states.

Group slams ‘reckless’ displacement of street dwellers for Asean Summit

Nov 13, 2026

Group slams ‘reckless’ displacement of street dwellers for Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines — A group advocating for people in street dwelling situations (PSDS) on Friday criticized the government’s clearing and beautification operations ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit on Nov. 15 to 17. According to Kaagapay ng mga Sandigan ng Masang Nasa Kalsada (Kasama Ka) Executive Director Gil Espenido, the

Valenzuela City People's Park lights up with colorful Christmas decorations

Nov 13, 2026

Valenzuela City People's Park lights up with colorful Christmas decorations

The Christmas spirit has come alive at the Valenzuela City People's Park, where colorful Christmas lights and festive decorations welcome visitors ahead of the holiday season.

Jensen Huang’s Fall Costs Asia an A.I. Ambassador to the U.S.

Nov 13, 2026

Jensen Huang’s Fall Costs Asia an A.I. Ambassador to the U.S.

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Coast Guard recovers body of missing fisherman off Batangas

Nov 13, 2026

Coast Guard recovers body of missing fisherman off Batangas

LUCENA CITY – A fisherman who disappeared in the waters off Nasugbu, Batangas, on Tuesday was found dead on Thursday afternoon. The body of the fisherman, a crew member of FBCA “BOY NELLY 6,” was fished out at  4:25 p.m., approximately 1.5 kilometers from Wawa Port, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas station.

Judges’ group condemns Basilan magistrate’s killing, seeks safety

Nov 13, 2026

Judges’ group condemns Basilan magistrate’s killing, seeks safety

[Updated Nov. 13, 2026, 7:59 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Trial Judges League Inc. (PTJLI)  and the Kapunungan sa mga Pilipinong Hukom (HUKOM, Inc.) have condemned the killing of Basilan Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Joseph M. Wee Sit, calling for an immediate and impartial investigation and stronger security measures for members of the judiciary.

India road crash between bus, container truck kills 23

Nov 13, 2026

India road crash between bus, container truck kills 23

A head-on collision between a container truck and a passenger bus killed at least 23 people, including three children, in eastern India on Friday, a police official said The crash took place on a highway bordering Kaziranga National Park in the northeastern state of Assam. The road is a designated animal corridor, where strict speed limits are in place. “The total number of casualties is 23,” said Swapneel Deka, the local district police chief. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he...

Industry disruption continues: GMA’s profit falls 98% in Q3, ABS-CBN still in red

Nov 13, 2026

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COA chief Cordoba named new Supreme Court associate justice

Nov 13, 2026

COA chief Cordoba named new Supreme Court associate justice

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba as the next Supreme Court associate justice, replacing retiring Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced the appointment during a briefing at the International Media Center in Pasay City. /dp  READ: Zalameda is new chief justice

How a close friend of labor activist Jeon Tae-il keeps his legacy alive

Nov 13, 2026

How a close friend of labor activist Jeon Tae-il keeps his legacy alive

Choi Jong-in, 78, still aches for his friend Jeon Tae-il, who was just 22. When Jeon set himself on fire in the middle of Pyeonghwa Market in Seoul's Jung District on Nov. 13, 1970, Choi was the first to rush to his side, taking off his jacket to smother the flames. “His hair was burning and curling like nylon fabric, his lips were turning inside out, but he sprang back to his feet and shouted, ‘We are not machines!” More than half a century has passed, and one might expect Choi to recount the incident with the composure of an elderly man who has come to terms with life. But for a while, he cannot bring himself to continue. He has never really given an interview about Jeon. While Jeon's mother, the late Lee So-sun (who died in 2011), was alive, Choi says he held back because he did not want to cause her further grief. Even after she passed away and was reunited with her son, he found it too painful to speak. The trauma never entirely left him, but it did not break him. Instead, he turned his guilt over losing Jeon, chairman of the Samdong Friendship Association (Samdonghoe), into a

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