Castro on Marcos’ Asean ‘vanity’ – We’re making PH look good

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Thursday bristled at accusations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was making Filipinos suffer for his supposed “vanity,” as the president hosts the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits. During a briefing, Castro took issue with a statement from Bagong Alyansang Makabayan President

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Nov 12, 2026

PNP: Cases handled by slain Basilan RTC judge a possible motive

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that they are looking into the cases handled by Basilan Regional Trial Court (RTC) Presiding Judge Joseph Wee Sit to investigate the possible motive for his death. Sit, presiding judge of the RTC Branch 2 in Isabela City, was shot and killed by two unidentified men

Nov 12, 2026

Pasay, Paranaque vendors affected by Asean Summit to get P10,000 aid

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday said vendors whose stalls will have to be temporarily closed as part of security measures being implemented for the Asean Summit next week will each get P10,000 in financial aid and family food packs. In a statement, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured that

Nov 12, 2026

VP Duterte defense witness says young players deserve free shoes

MANILA, Philippines — The young basketball players and their guardians “deserve” the free shoes they received from Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, a defense witness told the Senate impeachment court on Thursday. Chadrin Parian, a parent of one of the players in Elite Philippines — the youth basketball team where Carpio serves

Nov 12, 2026

Mindanao lawyers condemn ‘chilling’ assassination of Basilan judge

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A network of lawyers in Mindanao has strongly condemned the dawn assassination of a Basilan regional trial court judge in Zamboanga City, calling the ambush a “chilling strike” against the region’s judiciary. Judge Joseph Wee Sit of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 2 in Basilan was driving through Barangay

Nov 12, 2026

Carpio’s friend claims he has no docs to prove he pitched in P200k Japan meal

MANILA, Philippines — The friend of lawyer Manases Carpio testified to the Senate Impeachment Court that he has no proof of pitching in for the P200,000 meal in Japan. He made the statement after he said that the purchase was made for 11 individuals. Carpio’s friend – Atty. Anel Antero – was presented as a witness

Nov 12, 2026

Hataman condemns killing of RTC judge, demands swift justice

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del — Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman has strongly condemned the brazen killing of Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 2 Judge Joseph Wee Sit, calling the assassination a direct assault on the country’s justice system. Judge Wee Sit was reportedly shot in Zamboanga City early Thursday, November 12. In a strongly worded statement,

Nov 12, 2026

Taytay, Rizal logs danger-level heat index

LUCENA CITY – Taytay town in Rizal recorded a heat index of 45.90 degrees Celsius at 9 a.m. on Thursday, placing it in the danger category, according to the local government. “Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and limit strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours,” the Taytay Public Information Office (PIO) said

Nov 12, 2026

2 motorcycle riders hunted for killing woman in Laguna town

LUCENA CITY – Police are investigating the killing of a 38-year-old woman who was shot by two unidentified motorcycle-riding men in Majayja, Laguna, on Wednesday night. The victim, a resident, was found lying in a waiting shed in Barangay Villa Nogales at around 7:15 p.m., the Calabarzon police said on Thursday. She was rushed to

Nov 12, 2026

Dawlah Islamiyah member killed in Maguindanao del Sur clash

COTABATO CITY – Another member of the Islamic State-aligned Dawlah Islamiyah-Hassan Group (DI-HG) was killed, and two others were wounded in a clash with military and police forces during a law enforcement operation in Barangay Kuloy, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday morning. Lt. Col. Loqui Marco, commanding officer of the 90th Infantry Battalion (IB),

Nov 12, 2026

Solon urges household solar incentives modeled on Thailand’s program

MANILA, Philippines — Abra Lone District Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos on Thursday urged the government to roll out residential solar installation subsidies modeled on Thailand’s incentive program. He said that financial support for households is essential to boosting the country’s clean energy transition. Subsidizing solar installations will also ease household reliance on the power grid

Nov 12, 2026

Impeach court OKs defense request to cancel trial on Friday

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has granted the defense’s move to cancel the scheduled trial on Friday since they no longer have a slated witness to testify that day. Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison made the request after both prosecution and defense agreed to dispense with the latter’s witness testimony on Thursday. READ: Prosecution seeks

Nov 12, 2026

Albay town adjusts school hours to cope with Super El Niño

LEGAZPI CITY — Public elementary and secondary schools in Oas, Albay, will shift to a class schedule that starts at 6 a.m. and ends at noon starting Monday, Nov.16, to protect learners and school personnel from extreme heat associated with Super El Niño. Oas Mayor Jan Kenneth Trinidad issued Executive Order No. 43, Series of

Castro on Marcos’ Asean ‘vanity’ – We’re making PH look good

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PNP: Cases handled by slain Basilan RTC judge a possible motive

Pasay, Paranaque vendors affected by Asean Summit to get P10,000 aid

VP Duterte defense witness says young players deserve free shoes

Mindanao lawyers condemn ‘chilling’ assassination of Basilan judge

Carpio’s friend claims he has no docs to prove he pitched in P200k Japan meal

Hataman condemns killing of RTC judge, demands swift justice

Taytay, Rizal logs danger-level heat index

2 motorcycle riders hunted for killing woman in Laguna town

Dawlah Islamiyah member killed in Maguindanao del Sur clash

Solon urges household solar incentives modeled on Thailand’s program

Impeach court OKs defense request to cancel trial on Friday

Albay town adjusts school hours to cope with Super El Niño

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