Win Gatchalian pushes for law banning public officials kin from getting gov't contracts

GMA Network - Nov 4, 2026

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday stressed the need to pass into law the measure seeking to prohibit relatives of public officials from entering into government contracts.

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KORONADAL CITY — Police are investigating the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive fashioned from a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) among scrap metal delivered to a junk shop in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3. Police said a concerned citizen reported the discovery at about 2:30 p.m. at Quatro Scrap Metal Trading in

Sandiganbayan orders BJMP officials to testify on Romualdez's detention status

Nov 4, 2026

Sandiganbayan orders BJMP officials to testify on Romualdez's detention status

Sandiganbayan Third Division Clerk of Court Dennis Pulma said the order was issued amid reports that the former Speaker, who is facing plunder charges in connection with alleged kickbacks from government funds, was being allowed to leave detention at the New Quezon City jail.

Barbers: VP Sara's defense team unlikely to overturn prosecution's evidence

Nov 4, 2026

Barbers: VP Sara's defense team unlikely to overturn prosecution's evidence

The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is unlikely to overturn the bank records and her other declarations under oath that the prosecution presented as evidence against her during the trial, House prosecution panel spokesperson Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said Wednesday.

Amihan, easterlies to bring rain to parts of Luzon on Nov. 4

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MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or amihan and easterlies will bring rain to parts of Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience hot and fair weather, the state weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the northeast monsoon will

PH tries to ease tensions with China as ASEAN Summit nears 

Nov 4, 2026

PH tries to ease tensions with China as ASEAN Summit nears 

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to participate in the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. President Marcos had said he wants President Xi Jinping to visit the Philippines, if the South China Sea code of conduct talks concluded.

Indonesia’s Prabowo sacks chief of staff as wiretap scandal tests alliance with Widodo

Nov 4, 2026

Indonesia’s Prabowo sacks chief of staff as wiretap scandal tests alliance with Widodo

In one of the biggest scandals to hit the Indonesian National Police (Polri), President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday sacked his chief of staff, former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, after his arrest for allegedly wiretapping the president, cabinet ministers, politicians and journalists. The government raised the stakes on Wednesday when presidential spokesman Prasetyo Hadi addressed reporters in Jakarta, warning that the surveillance could amount to “treason” and endanger state...

DFA: China, PH stress need for dialogue, mutual respect

Nov 4, 2026

DFA: China, PH stress need for dialogue, mutual respect

The Philippines and China have emphasized the need to maintain diplomatic dialogue and mutual respect despite their differences, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday.

Who really runs the fashion industry?

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Want to end political dynasties? Here’s how you can help make it happen

Nov 4, 2026

Want to end political dynasties? Here’s how you can help make it happen

Your signature could help push for a law that limits political families' hold on public office. Watch the video to learn how.

Malaysia’s debut Hyrox fitness event in beer sponsorship row

Nov 4, 2026

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Organisers of Malaysia’s first Hyrox fitness competition agreed on Wednesday to exclude the event from a partnership with beer brand Carlsberg after Muslim entrants threatened to pull out and authorities warned they would withhold approval over the alcohol sponsorship. The tie-up had angered some participants who said it conflicted with both their faith and the event’s promotion of fitness, highlighting tensions over alcohol marketing in Muslim-majority Malaysia. “We understand why this has...

Blackpink's Jisoo, Twice's Nayeon to appear on variety show together

Nov 4, 2026

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