A political bogeyman has emerged in L.A.'s election: Ousted D.A. George Gascón

Los Angeles Times - Oct 22, 2026

George Gascón has disappeared from public life. But critics are trying to tie the unpopular ex-prosecutor to candidates Nithya Raman and Marissa Roy.

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KORONADAL CITY — A fire that hit an ukay-ukay (used clothes) market in General Santos City late Sunday night destroyed at least 30 stalls and about two dozen houses, causing an estimated P1.75 million in damage, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. The fire broke out around 11:25 p.m. on Sunday at Purok Islam

Cayetano to peers: Declare to reject VP post if Sara Duterte convicted

Oct 26, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday urged his fellow senator-judges to declare that they would refuse the vice presidency should Vice President Sara Duterte be removed from office. In a Facebook post, Cayetano expressed support for Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s statement that he would reject any offer to assume the

Visayas grid on yellow alert on Monday, Oct. 26

Oct 26, 2026

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Army boosts readiness with new Davao del Sur facilities

Oct 26, 2026

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In a bid to bolster its operational readiness and territorial defense capabilities, the Army’s 39th Infantry Battalion (39IB) has opened its newly constructed command facilities in the erstwhile conflict-torn town of Matanao in Davao del Sur. Maj. Gen. Alvin Luzon, commander of the 10th Infantry Division, and Davao del Sur

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Oct 26, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — INQUIRER.net remained the most visited Philippine news website in the first nine months of 2026, recording 76.87 million visits from January to September, according to data from web traffic analytics firm Similarweb. The data showed that INQUIRER.net maintained its lead over other major local news websites, including GMA Network, ABS-CBN, Philstar Online

LIST: Water interruptions in Metro Manila, Rizal this week

Oct 26, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Metro Manila and Rizal will experience water interruptions starting Oct. 26, due to maintenance activities. According to Maynilad Water Services Inc., the maintenance work will affect parts of Caloocan and Quezon City as the company seeks to keep the water distribution system “safe, reliable and in good condition.” READ: Approval

NBI files cyberlibel, obstruction of justice referral vs. ex-Sara Duterte aide, Jefry Tupas

Oct 26, 2026

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Oct 26, 2026

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House leaders on Monday defended the amendments made by the chamber to the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, saying these were purportedly based on agency proposals and had been made on valid grounds.

ITCZ to bring rain to parts of Mindanao until Wednesday

Oct 26, 2026

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Who is Giovanni Lopez, Marcos' new DPWH chief?

Oct 26, 2026

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China’s Communist Party opens fifth plenum with focus on discipline and loyalty to Xi

Oct 26, 2026

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Cybercrime ring busted over AI-powered data theft targeting hospitals, businesses

Oct 26, 2026

Cybercrime ring busted over AI-powered data theft targeting hospitals, businesses

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