House bill vs narco-terrorism filed to fight int’l drug syndicates

Inquirer.net - Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that seeks to empower the government with the legal framework to counter transnational drug syndicates involved in narco-terrorism has been filed in the House of Representatives. In a statement on Tuesday, Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos, chairperson of the House committee on dangerous drugs, said that he has filed

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Caap suspends flights at Iloilo airport to give way to emergency drills

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MANILA, Philippines — Flight operations at the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town, Iloilo province were temporarily suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The suspension comes as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) is set to conduct emergency drills. In an advisory, the Caap said that the Notice to Airmen will take effect from

Estrada’s camp refutes Bonoan’s P7-B insertion claim anew

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s legal team on Tuesday reiterated that the lawmaker did not have insertions in the 2025 national budget. Earlier in the day, former Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan told the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division in a written testimony that Estrada had over P7 billion in “congressional initiatives.” “Senator Estrada

Bomb threat triggers class suspension at Koronadal university

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KORONADAL CITY — Classes were suspended Tuesday afternoon at Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) here due to a bomb threat that prompted police to cordon off and inspect the campus. Lt. Col. Harold Cornel, Koronadal City police chief, said two pieces of vellum paper bearing threatening messages about alleged improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were

INQToday: Peso closes beyond 64

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MANILA, Philippines — Here are our top stories for today, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Peso closes beyond 64 The Philippine peso weakened past 64 per dollar for the first time on Tuesday, hitting another record low as economic uncertainty and external pressures weighed on the local unit. Palace to Bato dela

Cebu eases anti-ASF controls for lechon production

Oct 27, 2026

CEBU CITY — The Cebu provincial government has allowed the shipment of live hogs intended for lechon production, subject to protocols and biosecurity requirements. Gov. Pamela Baricuatro issued Executive Order (EO) No. 55 on Oct. 26, allowing the entry of pigs intended for lechon production. The policy allows lechon producers to source live hogs from

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MANILA, Philippines — Whether or not there is a prenuptial agreement between Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio, the evidence presented during her impeachment trial is enough to merit a conviction. This statement came from impeachment prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers on Tuesday in a press briefing briefing at the Batasang Pambansa.

SC: Retirement before 65 requires voluntary employee consent

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Chief justice contender Zalameda defends gov’t officials on budget hike

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MANILA, Philippines—Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda, a contender for the chief justice post, said public officials responsible for increasing unprogrammed appropriations under the national budget should be presumed to have acted in good faith. During his interview Monday before the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), Zalameda said unprogrammed appropriations are constitutional and that official

Dole orders safety measures for riders amid extreme heat

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Tuesday issued guidelines requiring delivery platforms to implement safety measures as heat levels rise, including limiting or suspending deliveries under dangerous conditions. Labor Advisory No. 20, Series of 2026, signed by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Oct. 27, sets safety protocols for employers and

WB urges PH to connect growth corridors outside Metro Manila

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ next phase of economic growth will depend on whether its cities and surrounding growth corridors can function as integrated regional economies, the World Bank said, arguing that the government must move beyond supporting local governments in isolation. In a report released Tuesday, the Washington-based lender said the country’s urban potential extends

Engineer: Martin Romualdez not among kickback recipients

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MANILA, Philippines — A public works engineer who admitted to collecting and counting alleged kickbacks from Bulacan flood control projects said on Tuesday that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was not among the recipients. Engineer John Carlo Rivera, who worked under former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineer Henry Alcantara, testified to this

Cooler days seen as Pagasa declares onset of ‘amihan’ season

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MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Tuesday officially declared the onset of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” season, which is expected to cause cooler weather, episodes of cold surges, and rough sea conditions. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the “amihan” will become the dominant weather system affecting

House bill vs narco-terrorism filed to fight int’l drug syndicates

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