Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan

New York Times - Oct 19, 2026

The vibrant danjiri tradition dates back three centuries, but two recent fatalities have prompted anxiety over whether participants can remain safe.

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Remote Zamboanga del Sur school trains own responders

Oct 19, 2026

Remote Zamboanga del Sur school trains own responders

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Recognizing the heightened vulnerability of schools in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas during disasters, the Pisompongan Integrated School (PIS) in Midsalip town, Zamboanga del Sur, conducted over the weekend a two-day emergency response training, transforming teachers, students, and community volunteers into first responders. Pisompongan Integrated School is 20 kilometers

Sandiganbayan suspends Marcoleta as senator

Oct 19, 2026

Sandiganbayan suspends Marcoleta as senator

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday suspended Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for 90 days due to his plunder case. Marcoleta was charged with plunder for allegedly accepting a P75-million donation while serving as a party-list lawmaker. “Senator Rodante D. Marcoleta is suspended from his position as Senator of the Republic of the Philippines

Champi may trigger wind signals in Cagayan, Isabela by Wednesday

Oct 19, 2026

Champi may trigger wind signals in Cagayan, Isabela by Wednesday

MANILA, Philippines — Wind signals may be raised in parts of Cagayan and Isabela starting Wednesday as Super Typhoon Champi approaches the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), with its closest approach to Northern Luzon expected later this week, the state weather bureau said Monday. In its 5 p.m. public weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical

Las Piñas solon backs PDEA call for national anti-drug task force

Oct 19, 2026

Las Piñas solon backs PDEA call for national anti-drug task force

MANILA, Philippines — Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos has endorsed the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) request to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the creation of a national task force to intensify the crackdown against illegal drugs.  According to Santos on Sunday, the recent reports that a Filipino allegedly

NUJP CDO launches drive to shield journalists

Oct 19, 2026

NUJP CDO launches drive to shield journalists

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Amid continuing reports of harassment and government interference, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) Cagayan de Oro Chapter has launched a campaign to protect media workers and push for local legislation safeguarding press freedom. To strengthen the campaign, the NUJP chapter urged local news outlets to report

Rubio pitches US business in Central Asia, says China ties need not suffer

Oct 19, 2026

Rubio pitches US business in Central Asia, says China ties need not suffer

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington wanted to compete for business in Central Asia without asking countries to stop working with China, as the United States and five regional governments outlined proposals to deepen cooperation on minerals, transport and technology. Speaking in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Rubio was asked what Washington could offer as Beijing expanded its presence in the region. “I mean, look, it’s competition, right? We have products, we have companies;...

Agusan del Sur solon hits gov’t agricultural soil practices

Oct 19, 2026

Agusan del Sur solon hits gov’t agricultural soil practices

PROSPERIDAD, AGUSAN DEL SUR — Agusan del Sur 2nd District Rep. Adolph Edward “Eddiebong” Plaza scored Monday morning the “systematic breakdown” of the government to improve agricultural productivity through proper laboratory-tested soil application methods. In his keynote speech during the Capacity Building on Soil Health and Local Diagnostics attended by participants from different regions, Plaza

Classes at Ateneo de Zamboanga continue amid tighter security

Oct 19, 2026

Classes at Ateneo de Zamboanga continue amid tighter security

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Classes were not suspended at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) Grade School Department on Monday, but campus administrators, with the help of the police, elevated internal security protocols following circulating online threats of an alleged attack at the campus. Lt. Col. Shellamie Chang, spokesperson for Police Regional Office

Marcoleta protests bid to field notary public as witness, Ombudsman sees 2027 case resolution

Oct 19, 2026

Marcoleta protests bid to field notary public as witness, Ombudsman sees 2027 case resolution

The camp of Senator Rodante Marcoleta flagged the prosecution"s attempt to present the attorney who notarized the deed of donations worth P75 million for Marcoleta"s campaign expenses.

De Lima honors late ex-solon Raul Daza: He was a ‘reassuring presence’

Oct 19, 2026

De Lima honors late ex-solon Raul Daza: He was a ‘reassuring presence’

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday honored late former Northern Samar Rep. Raul Daza by recalling his “reassuring presence” when she was imprisoned, noting how the latter was once subject of persecution.  De Lima made these remarks during the necrological service of the House of Representatives for Daza, who once

Strong Exports Stabilize China’s Economic Growth in Official Statistics

Oct 19, 2026

Strong Exports Stabilize China’s Economic Growth in Official Statistics

A prolonged housing crash, sluggish consumer spending and plunging investment have left China dependent on exports to keep the economy growing.

LTFRB clears 1,131 buses for Undas travel surge

Oct 19, 2026

LTFRB clears 1,131 buses for Undas travel surge

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved special permits for 1,131 buses ahead of this year’s Undas travel rush, while applications covering about 90 more buses remain under review. The LTFRB on Monday said it had approved 384 special permit applications covering the 1,131 buses to accommodate the expected

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