Sara Duterte regrets alleged PH link to illegal drugs seized in Thailand, Laos

GMA Network - Oct 11, 2026

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed regret on Sunday over the country"s alleged involvement in the illegal drugs seized recently in Thailand and Laos.

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Calabarzon workers get P45 wage hike

Oct 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — More than 1.56 million minimum wage earners in Calabarzon region are expected to benefit from a daily wage increase of up to P45 starting Oct. 26, following the approval of a new wage order by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB 4A). Under Wage Order No. IVA-23, the maximum P45

OFW count, remittances fall in two straight quarters of 2025

Oct 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipinos worked abroad in April to September 2025, as remittances covering that period also declined compared with a year earlier, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In its latest Survey on Overseas Filipinos, the PSA said the number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) fell by 6.3 percent

PNP probes if seized Laos drugs bound for Manila

Oct 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is verifying claims by foreign authorities that 521 kilograms of “shabu” (crystal meth) seized in Laos early this month was bound for Manila, saying there is no hard evidence yet linking the Philippines to the illegal cargo despite its reported transport by a Filipino passenger. PNP spokesperson Col.

Fear grows among Semirara folk over coal industry’s future

Oct 11, 2026

ILOILO CITY — The threat of mass layoffs is stirring fears that go well beyond the workplace. Behind every possible job loss is a household facing bills it may no longer be able to pay, a small store at risk of losing its customers, and a student wondering whether the dream of finishing school will

This week’s milestones: Oct. 11 to Oct. 17

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Oct. 11, 2024 The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) opened the country’s first drive-thru post office in Davao City. In line with the city’s goal of improving vehicular flow and alleviating traffic around the Davao City Central Post Office, the drive-thru service provides a more accessible and time-efficient option for the convenience of the mailing public.

Budget 2027: Tax measures to benefit M40, boost investment - audit firm

Oct 11, 2026

PwC Malaysia lauds expanded personal tax relief, Global Services Hub incentive enhancements, among others.

Asia's richest country offers haze treatment subsidies as air quality deteriorates

Oct 11, 2026

Singapore will activate haze-related medical subsidies on Monday, capping treatment costs at S$10 (US$7.82) for eligible patients as worsening air quality raises health concerns.

Reinhard Jumamoy’s audacity, work ethic give NU its go-to guy

Oct 11, 2026

In Reinhard Jumamoy, the NU Bulldogs have found the brazen leader they need

Senate to conduct inquiry on P700-M rice smuggling attempt from Vietnam

Oct 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform will soon conduct a hearing into the attempted smuggling of around P700 million worth of rice from Vietnam, according to Sen. Francis Pangilinan. He said the incident raises serious concerns over the continued lack of convictions of big-time smugglers and how this apparent

Not an endorsement of genocide: Pangilinan, LP defend Leni Robredo meeting with Israeli envoy

Oct 11, 2026

Senator Kiko Pangilinan and the Liberal Party of the Philippines (LP) defended Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo over her meeting with Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh, saying that receiving a city guest does not mean an endorsement of genocide.

Senators to gov’t agencies: Step up preparations for ‘Super El Nino’

Oct 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senators have urged government agencies to step up preparations for the possible impacts of “Super El Niño.” “Government agencies should step up information drive, proper information dissemination so that people are prepared and know what the government’s steps are ahead of the El Niño,” said Sen. Francis Pangilinan in an interview with radio DWIZ

Restaurant owner buys top workers BMWs after seeing them ride e-bikes to work in the cold

Oct 11, 2026

A restaurant owner in China's Henan Province has given top-performing employees BMWs worth about 300,000 yuan (US$44,700) each after seeing them ride electric bikes to work in the cold.

Sara Duterte regrets alleged PH link to illegal drugs seized in Thailand, Laos

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