Big scoop: Berkeley police nab man who stole $400 in Ben & Jerry's ice cream

Los Angeles Times - Nov 15, 2026

Police in Berkeley arrested an Oakland man accused of stealing more than 44 pints — about $400 — in premium ice cream.

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Palace: Gov’t saves P260M on Asean Summit vehicles

The government saved an estimated P260.4 million in transportation costs for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits through vehicles and logistical support provided by three private companies, Malacañang said Saturday. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said Hyundai Motor Philippines, Lexus Philippines through Toyota Motor Philippines, and Grab Philippines

Nov 15, 2026

Marcos EO sets up national council on AI development

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order setting broad parameters and directions for the government as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becomes part of daily life, giving rise to both opportunities and concerns in the business sector, the job market, the education system, the media, and other tech-driven fields. Signed by the President on

Nov 15, 2026

Rizal Memorial Football Stadium to get P1.3-B facelift care of Fifa

For nearly a century, the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium has stood at the heart of Philippine sport, its Art Deco façade bearing witness to the triumphs, heartbreaks, and aspirations of generations of Filipino athletes. Opened in 1934 and built as the centerpiece of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, the stadium is more than concrete, steel,

Nov 15, 2026

Edcom: Over 26,000 public schools still without principals

Over 26,000 public schools in the country remain without a principal, which can affect the learning development of students and professional growth of teachers, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2). In a statement on Thursday, Edcom 2 called for an increase in the funding for School Principal I positions in the

Nov 15, 2026

SWS: Marcos admin’s net satisfaction down to -4

The Marcos administration’s net satisfaction rating dropped by 5 points from +1 in June to -4 in September 2026, but this remained within the “neutral” range, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released Friday. This was the second-lowest rating of President Marcos’ administration following its record-low “poor” rating in March 2026. READ:

Nov 15, 2026

JBC seeks nominees for associate justice

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is accepting nominees for the associate justice post vacated by new Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda. In an advisory dated Nov. 9, the JBC called for applicants who would be the 197th justice of the Supreme Court and complete its current bench. READ: COA chief Cordoba named new Supreme Court

Nov 15, 2026

Ombudsman to intensify lifestyle checks on BIR, BOC

The Office of the Ombudsman announced it will intensify the lifestyle checks being conducted on officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) over reports that excessive fees were being collected from businesses. Speaking during a town hall dialogue with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday, Ombudsman

Nov 15, 2026

450 buses to ply Edsa Carousel lane by year-end

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said as many as 450 buses will ply the Edsa Carousel route by the end of the year, as the government anticipates more commuters during the holiday season. READ: Dizon: Edsa Carousel bus fleet to reach 450 by year-end The Department of Transportation will deploy another 50 buses, on top of

Nov 15, 2026

Benguet’s Mt. Camisong puts sustainability on the plate

ITOGON, BENGUET—Yesterday’s rice became chocolate mousse, fruit and vegetable peels were transformed into edible leather, and rice crusts became rice crispies at a dining experience that put sustainability on the menu. At Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events, these culinary creations reflect an effort to minimize kitchen waste and make the most of available resources

Nov 15, 2026

This week’s milestones: Nov. 15 to Nov. 21

Nov. 17, 1965 Carmen was established as an independent municipality in Surigao del Sur by virtue of Executive Order No. 197, signed by then President Diosdado Macapagal. It initially comprised the barrios of Carmen, Esperanza, Cancaban, Bonga, Santa Cruz, Antao and Puyat, which were formerly part of the municipality of Lanuza. However, EO 197 was

Nov 15, 2026

SpaceX catches Starship for first time, drawing praise in Washington

SpaceX’s Starship aircraft successfully touched back down at a South Texas launch site Saturday afternoon — marking a historic milestone in the aerospace giant's effort to build reusable rockets. The 170-foot-long spacecraft launched from Starbase, Texas, on Friday for its 15th flight, the Elon Musk-headed company wrote in a Saturday release. Once it got into orbit,...

Nov 15, 2026

How a picture book helped a troubled student find her way

At an interview for a Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education position as a behavioral intervention specialist teacher earlier this year, Jang Se-ra, a veteran elementary school teacher of 23 years, held a well-worn book in her hands. The book, titled "Try It Like Ji-woo!," had helped bring about a remarkable transformation in just two to three months in a 13-year-old student, identified by the pseudonym Ji-woo. Jang had created the picture book herself, making Ji-woo, whom she had taught the previous year in an inclusive classroom at Haneul Elementary School in Seoul's Mapo District, its main character. The experience gave her a firsthand appreciation of the power of behavioral intervention to change both students and schools. Whenever Ji-woo, then a sixth-grader, traveled between her inclusive classroom and the special education classroom, everyone at the school could tell she was on the move. Ji-woo, who has autism spectrum disorder, repeatedly shouted, sat down on the hallway floor and cried. When Jang became her homeroom teacher, Ji-woo displayed similar behavior. She threw objects,

Big scoop: Berkeley police nab man who stole $400 in Ben & Jerry's ice cream

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Palace: Gov’t saves P260M on Asean Summit vehicles

Marcos EO sets up national council on AI development

Rizal Memorial Football Stadium to get P1.3-B facelift care of Fifa

Edcom: Over 26,000 public schools still without principals

SWS: Marcos admin’s net satisfaction down to -4

JBC seeks nominees for associate justice

Ombudsman to intensify lifestyle checks on BIR, BOC

450 buses to ply Edsa Carousel lane by year-end

Benguet’s Mt. Camisong puts sustainability on the plate

This week’s milestones: Nov. 15 to Nov. 21

SpaceX catches Starship for first time, drawing praise in Washington

How a picture book helped a troubled student find her way

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