A prolonged housing crash, sluggish consumer spending and plunging investment have left China dependent on exports to keep the economy growing.
Oct 19, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Police arrested three individuals for stealing components of the Diokno Pumping Station in Pasay City, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said on Monday. Dizon said the individuals stole cables and electronic components worth P183,000 last week. He added that authorities believe two of them work for the station’s contractor, and the contractor
A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University was the top scorer in the computer-based licensure examination for chemists, while six tied for first place in the exam for chemical technicians.
MANILA, Philippines — Manila has recorded more than 4,000 dengue cases since the start of 2026, with 31 new cases reported on Oct. 19, according to the latest disease surveillance report from the Manila Health Department (MHD). The city recorded 4,048 dengue cases from Jan. 1 to Oct. 19, based on data from the Epidemiology
MANILA, Philippines — Water levels in the country’s major dams recorded slight increases and decreases, according to data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). As of 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, six of the nine major dams monitored posted increases in water levels, while the remaining three recorded declines compared
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala advances to the round of 16 at the Ningbo Open after defeating France's Diane Parry in straight sets
LUCENA CITY — The Quezon Provincial Hospital Network–Quezon Medical Center (QPHN-QMC) in Lucena City opened its modernized, expanded emergency room on Monday, widening the province’s emergency medical care services. The new facility covers 1,698.75 square meters and includes an isolation room, an operating room, an ear, nose and throat (ENT)/ophthalmic room, behavioral area, laboratory, pharmacy,
GMA Kapuso Foundation and Nitori Holdings Corporation are set to build temporary shelter pods in SOCCSKSARGEN to help those who were affected by the June earthquake.
Winners remained elusive for the major jackpot draws on October 19, where the Grand Lotto 6/55 prize is now over P284 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Monday.
A second unusual Chinese vessel suspected of being designed to launch and recover large underwater drones has appeared in Guangzhou, raising questions over whether Beijing is developing a fleet of specialised motherships to extend its undersea operations beyond coastal waters. The smaller vessel, seen under tow on the Pearl River in images circulating online, resembles a ship about 200 metres long seen at a Shanghai shipyard last month that has since been launched. Both feature conspicuous...
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) stepped up its security operations in residential areas and public places to prevent crimes as preparations for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, or “Undas” intensified. Cemeteries across the country are expected to see an influx of visitors as Filipinos observe the annual
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after allegedly throwing a dog into the sea in Hong Kong. The incident occurred at about 1pm on Thursday, when the woman was reportedly seen throwing a dog from the waterfront near 29 Tai On Street in Sai Wan Ho into the water. She then retrieved the animal and left the scene. A passer-by who witnessed the incident alerted police. Following an investigation, officers arrested a 59-year-old local woman on Saturday near the junction of Tai...