BPI, Globe partner to offer data-free access to banking app

GMA Network - Nov 9, 2026

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) on Monday announced a partnership with Globe Telecom Inc. and Touch Mobile (TM), both part of the Ayala Group, to allow subscribers to open the BPI app without data charges.

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COP31 summit leaders urge world to ‘move faster’ on climate

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The comments at the start of the two-week UN conference are an appeal to governments to focus on climate, even as other international crises from war to soaring inflation and the uncertainty of AI compete for their attention

No 'unusual' hike in pork prices expected for holiday season - DA

Nov 9, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday that there will be no “unusual” hike in prices of pork this coming Christmas season, reiterating the pork supply is more than sufficient.

Pork import ban too little too late? Tariff hike sought to protect hog farmers

Nov 9, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel officially announces a 60-day ban on pork imports after signing the order on Sunday, November 8

Solon calls for targeted, accessible housing finance programs

Nov 9, 2026

A member of the House committee on banks and financial intermediaries has called for targeted, accessible housing finance programs for middle- and lower-income first-time buyers to cushion the impact of prolonged monetary tightening.

AG laments 'obvious' errors in Najib's court documents

Nov 9, 2026

'This would not have happened if the parties concerned had been more thorough.'

WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 9, 2026

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is set to begin presenting evidence as the Senate impeachment trial resumes Monday, Nov. 9, following a nearly monthlong recess, with the panel facing the challenge of addressing allegations of unexplained wealth. Senate impeachment court spokesperson Reginald Tongol said the court had served 22 of the

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Nov 9, 2026

Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

Over 19,800 cops to secure ASEAN Summit 2026

Nov 9, 2026

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy 19,869 police personnel to secure the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on November 16 to 18, 2026.

3 motorcycle riders die in Quezon road crashes

Nov 9, 2026

LUCENA CITY — Three motorcycle riders died in separate road accidents in Quezon province on Saturday, Nov. 7, police said. In Calauag town, a 19-year-old male motorcycle rider and his 17-year-old back rider were traveling along a road in Barangay Sta. Maria when the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle, according to a police

Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 40: Defense to call on first witness

Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial will resume on Monday morning, November 9, marked by the start of the defense’s presentation of its exhibits. With three impeachment articles withdrawn, the defense is anticipated to call its witnesses on article II, or Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth. The defense requested subpoenas for 25 witnesses,