Singapore’s worsening haze threatens business activity, but GDP impact ‘limited’: analysts

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Dela Rosa’s lawyers challenge P50M arrest bounty: ‘Illegal and risky’

Oct 23, 2026

Dela Rosa’s lawyers challenge P50M arrest bounty: ‘Illegal and risky’

MANILA, Philippines—The law firm representing Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Friday questioned the legal basis of the P50-million bounty for the senator’s arrest. “Every peso of a government reward must answer one question – for the arrest of whom, in what case, by order of what court?” law office Torreon and Partners asked in

Philippines investigates Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after child sexual abuse images claims

Oct 23, 2026

Philippines investigates Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after child sexual abuse images claims

MANILA/LONDON - Authorities in the Philippines are investigating Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, the Philippine justice undersecretary said on Friday, after allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images.

Court affirms ruling vs Revilla’s bid to inhibit justice who denied bail

Oct 23, 2026

Court affirms ruling vs Revilla’s bid to inhibit justice who denied bail

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division affirmed its earlier ruling to deny the move of former Sen. Bong Revilla  to bar its chairperson, Associate Justice Karl Miranda, the sole judge who denied his bail petition, from participating in the trial of his malversation case. In a ruling promulgated on Oct 22 but was only furnished

PCG drives away foreign fishing vessel from Lawak Island

Oct 23, 2026

PCG drives away foreign fishing vessel from Lawak Island

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) drove away a foreign fishing vessel from the territorial sea of Lawak Island in the Kalayaan Island Group on Friday.

COA flags deficiencies in P17-B DOH infra projects

Oct 23, 2026

COA flags deficiencies in P17-B DOH infra projects

MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) has found several deficiencies in the implementation of over P17.27 billion worth of Department of Health (DOH) infrastructure projects involving the construction and upgrading of health-care facilities across the country. It noted that the projects were either “delayed,” “idle or unutilized,” “underutilized,” “not used for its intended purpose,” “not

DOLE moves to shield delivery riders from heat-related penalties, perils

Oct 23, 2026

DOLE moves to shield delivery riders from heat-related penalties, perils

MANILA, Philippines—Delivery riders may be protected from penalties for heat-related delays under a proposed labor advisory being drafted by the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) to protect workers from the effects of the El Niño phenomenon and other periods of extreme heat. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino met with representatives of 13 ride-hailing, delivery and

Ombudsman opens investors’ window vs corruption plaguing businesses

Oct 23, 2026

Ombudsman opens investors’ window vs corruption plaguing businesses

MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman is opening an “Investors’ Window” where business owners and investors can submit concerns about government officials or transactions that impede business operations. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla made the announcement on Thursday during a dialogue with Cebu “lechoneros” (pig roasters), as noted in a statement issued on Friday. At the

Typhoon Rosal slightly intensifies off Batanes as it moves away from PH

Oct 23, 2026

Typhoon Rosal slightly intensifies off Batanes as it moves away from PH

(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal, with an international name ‘Champi,’ slightly intensified as it continued to move away from the country, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Rosal will generally move northwestward before changing its course

PNP to Sen. Bato dela Rosa: You have one week to surrender

Oct 23, 2026

PNP to Sen. Bato dela Rosa: You have one week to surrender

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday gave Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has been in hiding following the issuance of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant, one week to surrender. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. issued the ultimatum after the Department of the Interior and Local Government

Truck helper killed, 2 injured in Quezon bypass road accident

Oct 23, 2026

Truck helper killed, 2 injured in Quezon bypass road accident

LUCENA CITY — A 24-year-old truck helper was killed, while the driver and a second helper were injured on Thursday after their vehicle reportedly suffered brake failure and overturned along the bypass road in Gumaca, Quezon.  Quezon police on Friday (October 23) said the truck was carrying 200 plastic crates containing approximately 1,200 live chickens

EV charging now at six NLEX service stops; 2 more by December

Oct 23, 2026

EV charging now at six NLEX service stops; 2 more by December

MANILA, Philippines — Electric vehicle owners can now charge at six tollway service facilities (TSFs) along the North Luzon Expressway, with two more set to open by December, NLEX Corp. said in a statement on Friday. The six stations offer 20 charging points in total, with power ratings from 22 kW to 240 kW. Northbound motorists

Crabs stuffed inside roasted pigs highlight Cagayan festival

Oct 23, 2026

Crabs stuffed inside roasted pigs highlight Cagayan festival

BUGUEY, Cagayan – Thousands of spectators feasted on mangrove crabs stuffed in roasted pigs on Friday during this year’s Crab, Mangrove and Nipa Festival in this Cagayan town. The event is an annual environmental and cultural celebration held in Buguey, which is a neighboring community of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA). The popular McBuchon,

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