PH banks’ bad loans ratio eases to 9-mo low

Inquirer.net - Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The share of bad loans on Philippine banks’ books declined to a nine-month low in September, as both lenders and borrowers stayed resilient amid a difficult economic landscape Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed nonperforming loans (NPLs), or debts that remain unpaid 90 days past the due date and

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MANILA, Philippines—Families of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) gathered for a Mass ahead of Undas on Oct. 29 to honor their departed loved ones and pray for justice. The Mass was held at the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word–Christ the King Mission Seminary and led by Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva, a priest who

Prosec raises possible tax evasion in VP Duterte’s income gap

Oct 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — v citing an alleged P111.85-million gap between her declared income and bank deposits examined during her Senate impeachment trial. In a press briefing, Alonto Adiong said the discrepancy raised questions not only about Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth but also about whether she had properly declared her income and paid the correct taxes. He

Undas: Bus driver tests positive in ‘Oplan Harabas’ in South Cotabato

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KORONADAL CITY — A bus driver tested positive in an initial drug screening of 200 transport workers at three terminals in Koronadal City and General Santos City ahead of Undas, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Region 12 (PDEA-12) said. Asnawi Salik, PDEA-12 Assistant regional director, said the annual Oplan Harabas aims to ensure that

Adiong: VP Duterte’s best defense would’ve been to state wealth in SALN

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MANILA, Philippines — The best defense that Vice President Sara Duterte could have come up for the unexplained wealth allegations against her was to declare all assets and business interests in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong claimed on Thursday. In a press briefing at the

Iligan institutionalizes P1.3-M ‘second chance’ program for PDLs

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A person’s past should not dictate their future. This principle took center stage in Iligan City on Thursday, October 29, as local officials and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) launched a P1.34-million comprehensive reintegration program to help former Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) successfully rejoin society. Dubbed

PCG logs over 80,000 passengers at ports nationwide ahead of Undas

Oct 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — More than 80,000 passengers passed through ports nationwide on Thursday, as Filipinos traveled ahead of the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported. In its latest tally covering noon to 6 p.m., the PCG recorded 40,503 outbound passengers and 43,593 inbound passengers. READ: Naia

PH Red Cross to deploy over 1,800 personnel for Undas

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MANILA, Philippines — Several roads near or leading to Manila North Cemetery in Santa Cruz, Manila will be closed starting Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of the observance of All Souls’ Day and Saints’ Day. In an advisory, the Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) said the closures would take effect at midnight on Oct. 30 and

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Zambo del Sur seeks tighter watch on firm’s gold shipments, tax obligations

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga del Sur is investigating the mining operations of company called TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) in Bayog town. It is zeroing in on the firm’s environmental compliance, tax liabilities, and mineral transport transparency. The provincial board’s Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by 2nd District

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MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — Malacañang on Thursday dismissed speculations regarding potential replacements for Vice President Sara Duterte, saying “it is premature to discuss her successor” while the impeachment trial is still ongoing. Speaking at a press briefing at the Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) here, during the Presidential Communications Office’s (PCO) “Usap Tayo, Bayan Muna”

PH banks’ bad loans ratio eases to 9-mo low

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