Democrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump

Rappler - Nov 4, 2026

(3rd UPDATE) The Democratic wave underscores voters' deep frustration with Trump's stewardship of the economy and his decision to launch a war against Iran in February, which drove gas prices up sharply

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MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos will not hesitate to exercise his veto power to remove questionable allocations from the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, Malacañang said on Tuesday, after civil society watchdogs flagged more than P1 trillion in allegedly irregular spending and pork-barrel items in the House-approved version of the measure. Palace press officer

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MANILA, Philippines — The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pushing back against the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) decision to temporarily allow private cars on the Edsa Busway, saying this would defeat the project’s very purpose. “Dedicated bus roadway and only regulated buses with high-volume capacity are the design imperatives for the Busway,” the

BARMM chief minister speeds up Cabinet formation

Nov 4, 2026

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COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua has given the selection committee for top positions in the Bangsamoro government until 5 p.m. today to submit the possible appointees to his Cabinet. The positions to be filled include at least 15 ministers and deputy ministers, and a number of heads of

Western Visayas, Soccsksargen workers to get wage hikes by Nov. 19

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Urdaneta City bids farewell to fallen pilot who inspired his village

Nov 4, 2026

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URDANETA CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — He dreamed of bringing his family together under one roof and inspiring young people in his village. But Capt. Raymart Cabangcala came home not to fulfill those dreams, but to be laid to rest. A helicopter carrying the remains of the 30-year-old Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilot landed at Urdaneta

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Ready to practice being mindful with your purchases? Check out Scoop Wholefoods, one of Australia"s leading organic stores. The refill-led concept has arrived in the Philippines, opening its first branch at Power Plant Mall in Makati.

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