Rising oil prices cause Wall Street to lose ground

Global News - Oct 23, 2026

Stocks opened lower Friday on Wall Street as Big Tech companies tied to artificial intelligence swing lower again and oil prices rise.

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Lacson says TESDA offered him P5-M 'allocation fund,' but agency denies claim

Oct 24, 2026

Lacson says TESDA offered him P5-M 'allocation fund,' but agency denies claim

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Saturday said the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) offered him a P5-million "allocation fund," but the agency rejected the claim.

Hunt for Bato dela Rosa sets 1-week ultimatum, P50-M bounty

Oct 24, 2026

Hunt for Bato dela Rosa sets 1-week ultimatum, P50-M bounty

MANILA, Philippines — The government on Friday placed a P50-million bounty on the head of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as the Philippine National Police gave its former chief one week to surrender to face trial in the International Criminal Court (ICC) alongside ex-President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity in their war on drugs.

BARMM ex-MP denies link to seized Laos drug cargo

Oct 24, 2026

BARMM ex-MP denies link to seized Laos drug cargo

COTABATO CITY — A former member of parliament (MP) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) denied allegations by law enforcement officials that he was behind the recent foiled shipment of illegal drugs from Laos. In an undated video message posted on social media Thursday night, Sultan Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang maintained that

New PCO chief keeping Castro as she’s ‘a treasure in this gov’t’

Oct 24, 2026

New PCO chief keeping Castro as she’s ‘a treasure in this gov’t’

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro will remain the Marcos administration’s chief mouthpiece following a recent leadership change in the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). PCO acting chief and Secretary Lino Cayetano on Friday confirmed that Castro was staying put even as other appointees from the previous leadership had tendered their courtesy resignations. “Usec

Pulong Duterte files P 20-M cyberlibel raps vs NBI chief, et al

Oct 24, 2026

Pulong Duterte files P 20-M cyberlibel raps vs NBI chief, et al

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte on Friday filed libel and cyberlibel complaints against several individuals, a television network and its officials and journalists over allegations of bribery that he said were “untrue” and meant to destroy his reputation. Duterte, who personally appeared at the Davao City Prosecutor’s Office, filed the complaints

DOTr to bid out MRT-3 concession

Oct 24, 2026

DOTr to bid out MRT-3 concession

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday announced it will bid out next year the P103.6-billion concession for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). “Through public-private partnership, we bring in the expertise and investment this line needs,” Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said in a statement by his agency. “What we need here

Marcos: Gov’t expanding use of solar-powered irrigation

Oct 24, 2026

Marcos: Gov’t expanding use of solar-powered irrigation

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems amid the threat of the Super El Niño anticipated by year-end until early 2027. He made the remarks during the inauguration of the Tugbong Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in Barangay Tugbong, Kananga, Leyte. “All

Senate leaders say no need for House to recall budget

Oct 24, 2026

Senate leaders say no need for House to recall budget

MANILA, Philippines — There is no need for the House of Representatives to recall its 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) in response to a recent Supreme Court decision which declared as unconstitutional key provisions of the 2024 to 2026 national budgets, according to two Senate leaders. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the high court’s Oct.

Diesel price hike seen on Oct. 27

Oct 24, 2026

Diesel price hike seen on Oct. 27

A new price hike for diesel is expected next week due to worsening geopolitical conflicts. In an advisory on Friday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said diesel prices may increase by P2 to P2.50 per liter. But motorists may also get small relief, with gasoline scheduled for a rollback of P1 to P1.50 per liter.

LTO to deploy over 100 personnel for ‘Undas’

Oct 24, 2026

LTO to deploy over 100 personnel for ‘Undas’

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026” to ensure road safety and orderly traffic with the expected surge in travelers. READ: Undas practices continue at home for those absent in cemeteries, columbaria The deployment will cover Manila-Cavite Expressway, South Luzon Expressway, Skyway, STAR

NBI nabs 16-year-old ‘online groomer’ in Cebu

Oct 24, 2026

NBI nabs 16-year-old ‘online groomer’ in Cebu

CEBU CITY — A 16-year-old boy is now in the custody of state social workers after being accused of grooming minors online and encouraging them to engage in violent activities, including school shootings, the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) said on Friday. The teenager allegedly participated in an online group whose members

In Bohol, Loboc River works resume amid renewed concerns

Oct 24, 2026

In Bohol, Loboc River works resume amid renewed concerns

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol —The resumption of construction along Bohol’s iconic Loboc River has reignited concerns among residents, tourism operators and environmental advocates over the potential impact of a P3.5-billion flood control project on the river’s natural landscape and tourism industry. Dredging and the installation of steel sheet piles have raised fears of damage to firefly

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