Charlito Martin Mendoza takes oath as new BOC chief

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Charlito Martin R. Mendoza took his oath as Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Friday, following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. He returns to the BOC after leading major reforms at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Before becoming BIR Commissioner, he served as Department of Finance undersecretary

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PNP warns public vs fake Asean Summit advisories

Nov 13, 2026

PNP warns public vs fake Asean Summit advisories

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday warned the public against fake advisories and misleading information circulating online about the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. The PNP advised the public to only rely on official government channels and to refrain from spreading unverified summit-related announcements. “Please do not circulate

Luistro: Sara Duterte trial ‘bloodbath’ real, but it’s on defense’s side

Nov 13, 2026

Luistro: Sara Duterte trial ‘bloodbath’ real, but it’s on defense’s side

MANILA, Philippines — The “bloodbath” that Vice President Sara Duterte imagined would happen in her impeachment trial came true, but it was not in the way she would have wanted, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Friday. Luistro, lead public prosecutor for the impeachment, said in a press briefing that the bloodbath happened instead within Duterte’s

Asean at a glance: Meet the bloc’s 11 member states

Nov 13, 2026

Asean at a glance: Meet the bloc’s 11 member states

This report is part of Inquirer’s special coverage of Asean 2026: PH hosts 48th summit and related meetings. For real-time updates, follow our live coverage of the regional event. The Philippines hosts the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits as it wraps up its 2026 chairship, bringing Southeast Asian leaders and global partners together to

PNP intensifies manhunt on Basilan judge gunmen

Nov 13, 2026

PNP intensifies manhunt on Basilan judge gunmen

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said that it intensified the manhunt for the two gunmen behind the killing of a Basilan judge. Basilan Regional Trial Court Presiding Judge Joseph Wee Sit was shot and killed by two unidentified men early Thursday in Zamboanga City. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez

Hontiveros: Quiboloy can’t evade accountability amid extradition warrant

Nov 13, 2026

Hontiveros: Quiboloy can’t evade accountability amid extradition warrant

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Friday welcomed the issuance of an extradition warrant of arrest against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy, saying he could no longer evade accountability now. According to the senator, the said the development was good news for victims who have long been waiting for justice, urging

Ateneo de Davao dismisses student in alleged bullying incident

Nov 13, 2026

Ateneo de Davao dismisses student in alleged bullying incident

DAVAO CITY — The Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) on Thursday said it had dismissed the student who allegedly bullied another following a thorough investigation. In a statement posted on its social media account, the university said it had “completed the disciplinary proceedings concerning the student found responsible for the bullying incident in our Junior

Sara Duterte defense seen to end presentation within November: What next?

Nov 13, 2026

Sara Duterte defense seen to end presentation within November: What next?

The pace at which the defense panel of Vice President Sara Duterte is presenting its witnesses in her impeachment trial makes it likely that it will finish presenting its case before the end of November, the spokesman of the tribunal has said.

Sandiganbayan acquits ex-Albay gov of indirect bribery over jueteng

Nov 13, 2026

Sandiganbayan acquits ex-Albay gov of indirect bribery over jueteng

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Friday acquitted former Albay Gov. Edcel Greco Lagman on the charges of indirect bribery and violation of the Anti-Illegal Gambling law after the witnesses who alleged that he was involved in jueteng operations recanted their statements. “[T]he Court holds that reasonable doubts are present as regards Lagman’s

Will Jensen Huang’s downfall tip the scales against open-source AI?

Nov 13, 2026

Will Jensen Huang’s downfall tip the scales against open-source AI?

Jensen Huang’s abrupt resignation from Nvidia has cast uncertainty over the US chip giant’s multibillion-dollar investments in open-source artificial intelligence, while potentially depriving Chinese developers of one of their most influential advocates in Washington. His departure could prompt Nvidia to scale back spending on open-weight models and their supporting infrastructure, analysts said, although strong commercial incentives would likely keep the company committed to the broader...

LIVE UPDATES: 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila

Nov 13, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila

Leaders and representatives of the 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and their allies, are gathering in Manila for the bloc's biggest event of the year

DepEd issues stronger work immersion guidelines for SHS students 

Nov 13, 2026

DepEd issues stronger work immersion guidelines for SHS students 

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said that it was strengthening its work immersion program for senior high school students by issuing renewed guidelines.

Makati announces traffic setups ahead of Asean Summit

Nov 13, 2026

Makati announces traffic setups ahead of Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines—Motorists can expect slower traffic in parts of Makati City’s central business district from Nov. 14 to Nov. 18. This situation will prevail as police checkpoints, stop-and-go schemes and road rerouting will be implemented during the Asean Summit. The Makati City government announced that portions of major roads will be designated for Asean delegates,

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