NTC eyes regulating sale of used mobile phones, gadgets

GMA Network - Sep 30, 2026

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is eyeing to issue rules and regulations governing the sale of used mobile phones, tablets, and other gadgets.

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MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) on Tuesday kicked off its two-day nationwide strike, saying the removal of excise on petroleum products will have more impact on drivers than the P1 fare increase. Piston president Mody Floranda said the additional P1 to the minimum fare is

Budget watchdog wary of closed-door negotiations

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MANILA, Philippines — A budget watchdog on Tuesday expressed concern that changes to the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 are already being negotiated behind closed doors, as it warned that any subsequent public hearings may be viewed as merely for show. The House of Representatives is hoping to approve its version of the 2027

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Online threats surge in S. Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat after Banga shooting

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KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — Police have recorded a sharp rise in online threats following the Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, with authorities arresting about 40 people in connection with such cases. Police Brig. Gen. Allan Manibog, Police Regional Office (PRO) 12 director, said 65 online threats were

DOLE issues pay guideline for Nov. 16-18, 2026 amid 49th ASEAN Summit

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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has set the pay guidelines for work rendered on November 16 to 18, 2026, which have been declared as special non-working days in the National Capital Region in connection with the country's hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit.

Provinces brace for drought, farm losses

Sep 30, 2026

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Agriculture and health officials in several parts of the country are stepping up preparations as El Niño intensifies, with the weather phenomenon expected to reach a “very strong” state before the end of 2026 and possibly persist into 2027. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region,

125th Balangiga anniversary honors courage, resilience

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TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The legacy of the Balangiga Encounter, one of the most significant episodes of the Philippine-American War, continues to shape the identity of Eastern Samar and offers lessons on unity, courage, resilience and service, Cabinet Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. said on Monday. Speaking during the 125th anniversary commemoration of the

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