News Reflection: Jonvic Remulla dropped the ball on Bato

Rappler - Nov 2, 2026

Too bad. If there hadn't been that 'gentleman's agreement' with Alan Peter Cayetano.

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PNP probes link between Pangasinan, Cebu ‘child abuse’ cases

Nov 2, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has intensified intelligence operations nationwide to determine whether separate child exploitation cases in Pangasinan and Cebu involve a common network of perpetrators. Authorities in Pangasinan are investigating alleged exploitation activities in Urdaneta City, while a French national was arrested in Cebu over alleged sexual offenses against minors. Intelligence

Bohol’s smoke ritual caps cemetery visits

Nov 2, 2026

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Before heading home after paying tribute to their departed loved ones on All Saints’ Day, some cemetery visitors in Barangay Taloto here make one final stop: passing through a cloud of smoke believed to drive away evil spirits and negative energy. The practice, known as “palina,” remains an enduring tradition

US envoy reaffirms PH alliance 'stronger than ever' after ASEAN defense meet

Nov 2, 2026

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton on Monday reaffirmed Washington"s commitment to Philippine security, describing it as “ironclad” and the two countries" alliance as “stronger than ever.”

Duyog Bangsamoro welcomes first regular BARMM parliament

Nov 2, 2026

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Duyog Bangsamoro, a national multisectoral coalition supporting the Bangsamoro peace process, welcomed on Sunday the assumption of the first elected parliament in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In a statement, the coalition of 15 civil society organizations said the convening of the first-ever elected 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament