S'wak seeks more flights, express bus trips ahead of state polls

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State govt says many Sarawakians work in the peninsula, Singapore, and Sabah, and may face difficulties travelling.

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PhilHealth partners with drugstore chain to expand free medicines

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has partnered with Southstar Drug to expand access to free medicines and educate Filipinos on the proper use of generic drugs. The “Kasama sa Pag-Galing” campaign, launched last month, aims to educate communities about generic medicines, prescription reading, proper over-the-counter medication use, and refill planning. READ:

Palace to Bato dela Rosa’s wife: His possible arrest is not persecution

Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday rejected claims by fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s wife that he was being persecuted, saying he should not hide if his conscience was clear. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the senator’s possible arrest was not an act of persecution, noting that complaints against him had been pending

Dizon vows to prioritize overhauling LTO as he returns to DOTr

Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Returning Transport Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday vowed to implement reforms in the Land Transportation Office (LTO), as well as prioritize the commuters’ welfare and road safety to improve the public transportation system. Dizon made this commitment a day after the latest Cabinet revamp where he was reappointed as the Transport secretary

P62.8M suspected illegal drugs seized in one-day haul

Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that it seized P62.8 million worth of suspected illegal drugs and arrested five individuals in three separate operations. Its joint operation with Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and National Bureau of Investigation blocked alleged major drug shipments in Lanao del Sur, Pasay City and Pampanga

Barbers: What’s the exact extent of VP Duterte’s business interests?

Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — What are the value and extent of Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests, and did she disclose all of these in her statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth? Former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers asked this question in a press conference on Tuesday, pointing out that the records presented during Duterte’s impeachment

South Cotabato tilapia festival seeks bigger markets for fish farmers

Oct 27, 2026

KORONADAL CITY — South Cotabato is looking to expand markets for its tilapia industry as it launched its first five-day Tilapia Festival on Monday, Oct. 26, to help fish farmers reach more buyers and boost their livelihoods. Running until Oct. 30, the festival features a product expo, aquaculture training, lake cleanups, bamboo planting, cooking contests,

New Tagbilaran bishop vows transparency, urges sustainable development

Oct 27, 2026

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bishop Crispin “Bai” Barrete Varquez pledged transparency and accountability in managing the Church’s resources as he was formally installed as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine. “Let us continue to become transparent and accountable in our management of

Angara welcomes DBM nod to 3,627 new DepEd Sulu positions

Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed on Monday the Department of Budget and Management’s approval of the creation of 3,627 teaching and teaching-related positions for the newly established Schools Division Office (SDO) of Sulu. — a major development for public school teachers and personnel across Sulu, “We know that there’s some worry about

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

Oct 27, 2026

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

Oct 27, 2026

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

Oct 27, 2026

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

S'wak seeks more flights, express bus trips ahead of state polls

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PhilHealth partners with drugstore chain to expand free medicines

Palace to Bato dela Rosa’s wife: His possible arrest is not persecution

Dizon vows to prioritize overhauling LTO as he returns to DOTr

P62.8M suspected illegal drugs seized in one-day haul

Barbers: What’s the exact extent of VP Duterte’s business interests?

South Cotabato tilapia festival seeks bigger markets for fish farmers

New Tagbilaran bishop vows transparency, urges sustainable development

Angara welcomes DBM nod to 3,627 new DepEd Sulu positions

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

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

Bomb threat triggers class suspension at Koronadal university

INQToday: Peso closes beyond 64

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