Joel Villanueva blames 'forces of darkness' behind flood control scam allegations

GMA Network - Oct 10, 2026

Senator Joel Villanueva on Sunday recalled the emotional toll of the corruption allegations linking him to the flood control scandal, claiming that political forces had joined forces to destroy his reputation and hurt his family and religious community.

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What to expect at 4th ICC status conference in Rodrigo Duterte's case

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What to expect at 4th ICC status conference in Rodrigo Duterte's case

PRAGUE, Czechia - The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III will convene the fourth status conference on Tuesday, October 13, to discuss procedural matters before the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte on crimes against humanity charges.

Calabarzon workers to get up to P45 wage hike starting Oct. 26

Oct 10, 2026

Calabarzon workers to get up to P45 wage hike starting Oct. 26

MANILA, Philippines — More than 1.56 million minimum wage earners in Calabarzon are expected to benefit from a daily wage increase of up to P45 starting Oct. 26, following the approval of a new wage order by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB 4A). Under Wage Order No. IVA-23, the maximum P45 daily

Pulong Duterte questions NBI's move to 'seek his insights' on Gracioso's claims

Oct 10, 2026

Pulong Duterte questions NBI's move to 'seek his insights' on Gracioso's claims

Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte questioned why the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) needed his insights if it was confident in the results of the lie detector test administered to former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.

From a Sikh Sanctuary to Chaotic Streets, Protesters Brave Police in Delhi

Oct 10, 2026

From a Sikh Sanctuary to Chaotic Streets, Protesters Brave Police in Delhi

A group of demonstrators used a house of worship known as a gurdwara as a staging ground before their long-shot effort to reach a locked-down protest site in New Delhi.

Palace to Mans Carpio: Pray to ‘true God’ truth comes out

Oct 10, 2026

Palace to Mans Carpio: Pray to ‘true God’ truth comes out

SINGAPORE — Malacañang on Saturday told lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, to pray to the “true God” for the truth to come out after he claimed he was being persecuted amid scrutiny of the couple’s financial transactions. Palace press officer Claire Castro made the remarks in response to Carpio’s claim

‎Angelica Lopez ends Miss Grand International 2026 journey in Top 25

Oct 10, 2026

‎Angelica Lopez ends Miss Grand International 2026 journey in Top 25

Angelica Lopez’s bid for a third consecutive Miss Grand International crown ended after she failed to advance to the Top 11 of the 2026 competition. ‎ ‎Her elimination came after the swimsuit round, where delegates strutted the runway in apple-green swimsuits to the tune of Dua Lipa’s “Whatchu Doing.” Côte d’Ivoire claimed the Best in Swimsuit award. ‎ ‎Advancing to the Top 11 were Thailand, Venezuela, the Netherlands, Tanzania, Mexico, Vietnam, Ecuador, Guatemala, Cuba, Côte d’Ivoire and Puerto Rico. ‎

Woman missing as floods sweep Cotabato town

Oct 10, 2026

Woman missing as floods sweep Cotabato town

KORONADAL CITY — Rescue teams are searching for a woman who was reportedly swept away by floodwaters in Arakan, Cotabato during the heavy rains Friday evening, Oct. 9. The downpours caused severe flooding, landslides and damage to roads and other infrastructure. The Arakan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) confirmed on Saturday, Oct.

11 nabbed as authorities dismantle Maguindanao del Sur drug den

Oct 10, 2026

11 nabbed as authorities dismantle Maguindanao del Sur drug den

COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives dismantled a drug den and arrested 11 suspected drug suspects in Mangudadatu, Maguindanao del Sur on Friday afternoon, Oct. 9. Colonel John Michael Mangahis, Maguindanao del Sur police director, said the buy-bust operation was conducted by joint police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents in Barangay Tumbao at about 3 p.m.

Mt. Kanlaon erupts, sends ash plume above summit

Oct 10, 2026

Mt. Kanlaon erupts, sends ash plume above summit

BACOLOD CITY— Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island produced a moderately explosive eruption on Saturday, Oct. 10, sending an ash plume above its summit, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In an advisory, Phivolcs said the eruption began shortly before 12:30 p.m. and ended at 12:48 p.m. Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert

Are Chinese military aircraft already using a new joint air facility in Laos?

Oct 10, 2026

Are Chinese military aircraft already using a new joint air facility in Laos?

Chinese military aircraft may already be using a new joint aviation facility in Laos, with satellite imagery showing twice as many K-8/JL-8-family trainer aircraft there as the Laotian air force is assessed to possess. Eight of the two-seat trainer and light-attack aircraft were visible at Ban Keun Airport in commercial satellite imagery taken on September 30, according to Reuters, which first reported the images. More than two dozen military and support vehicles were also visible. The image was...

Cagayan de Oro to build P8.5B new city hall to help ease urban congestion

Oct 10, 2026

Cagayan de Oro to build P8.5B new city hall to help ease urban congestion

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The seat of government of this highly urbanized city is set to be relocated from the downtown to the uptown area to help ease urban congestion. According to Jann Guillmore Actub, spokesperson of the Office of the City Mayor, the construction of a “world-class government complex” in a 22.9-hectare area

Man nabbed for posing as NBI agent yields P350K in meth in Sultan Kudarat

Oct 10, 2026

Man nabbed for posing as NBI agent yields P350K in meth in Sultan Kudarat

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Police arrested a 45-year-old man allegedly posing as an agent of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The suspect reportedly evaded a checkpoint and threatened pursuing police officers in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat on Friday night, Oct. 9. Brig. Gen. Alan Manibog, Police Regional Office 12 director, said the suspect was driving

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