How the GOP weaponized trans issues and left Democrats searching for a strategy

Los Angeles Times - Oct 11, 2026

For the second election cycle in a row, the rights of transgender people have taken center stage politically, despite their accounting for only about 1% of the U.S. population and many voters identifying other issues as far more important.

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Walang pasok: In-person class suspensions for Oct. 12

Oct 11, 2026

Walang pasok: In-person class suspensions for Oct. 12

MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes are suspended in several areas on Monday due to water service maintenance and festivities. The affected areas and schools are listed below. READ: San Jose del Monte City water production improves after crisis San Jose del Monte, Bulacan Angeles City, Pampanga READ: Pope elevates church in Manila to minor basilica

400 workers of Benguet mining firm go on strike over wage dispute

Oct 11, 2026

400 workers of Benguet mining firm go on strike over wage dispute

BAGUIO CITY — Around 400 underground and surface workers of Philex Mining Corp. at its Padcal mine in Tuba, Benguet, went on strike on Oct. 11 after collective bargaining negotiations between management and the workers’ union broke down. The work stoppage began between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. during the first shift, according to labor

Villanueva: ‘Mafia, forces of darkness’ linked me to flood control mess

Oct 11, 2026

Villanueva: ‘Mafia, forces of darkness’ linked me to flood control mess

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva has recalled how he, his family and religious community suffered — and overcame — emotional distress amid “severe accusations and allegations” and political attacks apparently linking him to the flood control scandal over the past year.   “Last year, I was also standing here, being criticized, being pelted with huge

Solar irrigation boosts Eastern Visayas farmers’ El Niño resilience

Oct 11, 2026

Solar irrigation boosts Eastern Visayas farmers’ El Niño resilience

TACLOBAN CITY — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is expanding solar-powered irrigation and other projects in Eastern Visayas to help farmers maintain agricultural production amid the threat of El Niño and prolonged dry conditions. Among these is the Guintigui-an Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP), which was turned over to 87 farmers in Barangay Guintigui-an, Ormoc

2 ex-drug convicts busted anew in Lucena City

Oct 11, 2026

2 ex-drug convicts busted anew in Lucena City

LUCENA CITY—Policemen arrested two drug convicts who yielded more than P159,000 worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) in separate buy-bust operations in Lucena City on Saturday, Oct. 10. A member of the city police drug enforcement unit, posing as a drug user, arrested a 31-year-old suspect at 1:03 p.m. after he allegedly sold the operative

Parts of Quezon may experience heavy rain, strong winds on Sunday

Oct 11, 2026

Parts of Quezon may experience heavy rain, strong winds on Sunday

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Quezon province may experience moderate to heavy rains, lightning, and strong winds on Sunday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. In its thunderstorm advisory issued at 12:30 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said inclement weather was expected in Tagkawayan, Guinayangan, Pitogo, Gumaca, Macalelon and

Candon mulls calamity state due to El Niño; 5,000 rice farmers at risk

Oct 11, 2026

Candon mulls calamity state due to El Niño; 5,000 rice farmers at risk

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The city government of Candon in Ilocos Sur is preparing to declare a state of calamity as the looming impacts of El Niño threaten rice farms, water supply, and public health, Mayor Eric Singson said. “We are being guided by the advice of the president to be ready for the

4 papers co-authored by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies professor accepted in 3 AI conferences

Oct 11, 2026

4 papers co-authored by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies professor accepted in 3 AI conferences

Four papers co-authored by Lee Jun-hyun, a professor in the Division of Computer Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), have been accepted at three of the world’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) conferences this year, the university said Wednesday. The three conferences are the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR), the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) and the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS). Together, they are known as the “Big Three” AI conferences. Researchers from academia and industry worldwide present their latest findings at the conferences, where papers undergo rigorous peer review, the university said. Lee was the corresponding author of all four papers: one accepted at ICLR 2026, one at ICML 2026 and two at NeurIPS 2026. This marks the first time Lee has had papers accepted at all three conferences in a single year, highlighting the breadth of his research in AI system evaluation and collaboration, efficient information exchange and model compression. The studies were conducted

Sungkyunkwan University holds Southeast Asia round of Korean writing contest in Hanoi

Oct 11, 2026

Sungkyunkwan University holds Southeast Asia round of Korean writing contest in Hanoi

Sungkyunkwan University hosted the Southeast Asia regional round of the 2026 Sungkyun Hangeul Essay Contest at Thuongmai University and the Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Oct. 1. The university said the contest brought together 47 outstanding students selected from leading universities in five Southeast Asian countries — Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos — to demonstrate their Korean-language writing skills. Launched in 2007, the Sungkyun Hangeul Essay Contest is one of the university’s flagship international exchange programs, encouraging young people to express their thoughts and dreams in Korean and deepen their understanding of Korean culture. Participants spent two hours writing personal essays on the topic “Two Paths,” which was announced on the day of the competition. Drawing on moments of choice they had faced in life and their personal experiences, the students crafted thoughtful essays in Korean that deeply moved the judges. The grand prize, known as the Jangwon Prize, went to Ta Thi Bich, a student at the University of Languages and Intern

University of Seoul students showcase achievements of overseas exploration program

Oct 11, 2026

University of Seoul students showcase achievements of overseas exploration program

The University of Seoul held a showcase Wednesday to highlight the experiences and achievements of students who took part in its 2026 GO (Global Odyssey)-UOS overseas study tour program. The university said the event, held for the first time this year, gave the 25 participating teams an opportunity to present their projects and exchange ideas after completing their overseas trips during the summer break. This year’s GO-UOS program involved 100 students divided into 25 teams, which visited 33 cities in 12 countries, including the United States, Australia, Spain, Portugal, Japan and China. Each team carried out a range of activities tailored to its specific theme and objectives. All 25 teams presented the results of their overseas projects at the showcase. Ten teams were selected for awards based on a combination of peer evaluations of promotional materials submitted in advance and on-site assessments. Through their presentations, students shared what they had learned during their overseas trips and how the experiences had contributed to their personal growth. “This trip went beyond a sim

Lee vows to communicate more directly with public: official

Oct 11, 2026

Lee vows to communicate more directly with public: official

President Lee Jae Myung has vowed to communicate more directly and actively with the public, a presidential official said Sunday. Lee made the remarks during his flight back to Seoul after his state visit to Mexico late last month, according to Seong Ghi-hong, senior presidential secretary for public relations and communication. "I will communicate more actively and directly with the public," Lee was quoted as saying by Seong. "What the president seeks is not simply 'social media politics' but dialogue that bridges the gap between the public and the president, and communication that lowers the barrier between state affairs and the people," Seong wrote on X. He added that social media is just one of many channels for communicating with the public. Lee has recently stepped up his posts on social media to express his views on political, diplomatic and real estate-related issues, prompting concerns among some over the frequency of his posts. On Saturday, Lee said in a post on X that he would continue to communicate with the public via social media despite criticism that such outreach lacks dig

Cheong Wa Dae makes rare disclosure of Lee's golf outing ahead of opposition attack

Oct 11, 2026

Cheong Wa Dae makes rare disclosure of Lee's golf outing ahead of opposition attack

Cheong Wa Dae on Sunday took the unusual step of disclosing information on President Lee Jae Myung’s private golf schedule, shortly before an opposition lawmaker held a news conference questioning his whereabouts when a ceiling collapsed at a supermarket in Daegu. The office confirmed that Lee visited Taereung Golf Club with his family Saturday, about the time reports that the ceiling of a commercial building collapsed in Daegu, injuring dozens of people. Lee was briefed on the accident at the course and called acting National Police Agency chief Kim Jong-chul to check on casualties and injuries, Cheong Wa Dae said. He then ordered authorities to focus on rescue efforts and ensure a swift, safe response. “We normally do not confirm the president’s undisclosed schedule or private holiday activities,” the presidential office said, explaining that it made an exception “to prevent unnecessary controversy.” “We regret that the president’s private, undisclosed schedule is being used for political disputes,” it added. The announcement came shortly before Rep. Joo Jin-woo of the

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