Philippines, Canada wrap up talks for free trade deal

Rappler - Nov 14, 2026

The Philippines and Canada will work towards the signing of the free trade agreement in 2027

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Court process for Quiboloy US extradition gets going

Nov 14, 2026

Court process for Quiboloy US extradition gets going

The Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has issued an arrest warrant and a hold-departure order (HDO) against televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, the first step taken by a local court in the process of extraditing him to the United States, where he is charged with sexual abuse and trafficking, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on

Trump’s ‘late arrival’ won’t affect Asean Summit sked–DFA

Nov 14, 2026

Trump’s ‘late arrival’ won’t affect Asean Summit sked–DFA

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and leaders of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Nov. 17 in Manila will cap the 49th summit of the regional bloc chaired over the past year by the Philippines, an official said on Friday. Assistant Secretary Dominic Xavier Imperial of the Department of Foreign

Brazil’s Lula eyes deeper Asean ties thru PH visit

Nov 14, 2026

Brazil’s Lula eyes deeper Asean ties thru PH visit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking to expand trade ties with the Philippines as he also counts on Manila to back his country’s bid to forge closer ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and upgrade its status into a full dialogue partner. The 81-year-old leftist leader, who recently made

Asean oil-sharing pact pushed  by PH high on summit agenda

Nov 14, 2026

Asean oil-sharing pact pushed  by PH high on summit agenda

The Philippines is anticipating the signing of an emergency oil-sharing framework, a deal it earlier proposed to help boost or stabilize supply in the region, during its hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. At a press conference on Friday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson for Asean issues Dominic Xavier

Alcantara: P213.75M in kickbacks delivered to Estrada

Nov 14, 2026

Alcantara: P213.75M in kickbacks delivered to Estrada

A total of P213.75 million worth of kickbacks was delivered to a hotel in Manila allegedly for Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Henry Alcantara testified before the Sandiganbayan Second Division on Friday. Speaking as a witness for the prosecution in the continuation of Estrada’s graft trial, Alcantara

Oil price cuts may extend next week

Nov 14, 2026

Oil price cuts may extend next week

Local domestic pump prices may continue to decline in the week of Nov. 17 amid hopes of diplomatic talks, but concerns about further supply disruptions remain. Based on estimates from Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, diesel could decrease by P4 to P5 per liter. Gasoline may likewise have a price drop ranging from P3 to

Wescom chief Javier assumes new role as Navy head

Nov 14, 2026

Wescom chief Javier assumes new role as Navy head

Vice Adm. Alan Javier assumed command of the Philippine Navy on Friday with a pledge to strengthen maritime defense amid increasing security challenges in the West Philippine Sea. Javier, who headed the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Wescom) until his new assignment, succeeds newly retired Vice Adm. Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta.

Ateneo Davao boy dismissed for allegedly beating up schoolmate

Nov 14, 2026

Ateneo Davao boy dismissed for allegedly beating up schoolmate

DAVAO CITY—The Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) on Thursday said it had dismissed the student who allegedly beat up a schoolmate, 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

COA’s Cordoba newest SC justice

Nov 14, 2026

COA’s Cordoba newest SC justice

Gamaliel Cordoba, under whose leadership the Commission on Audit (COA) found alleged irregularities in government flood control projects and the use of public funds in agencies led by Vice President Sara Duterte, was appointed by President Marcos on Friday as the newest associate justice of the Supreme Court. Cordoba, the COA chair, will be filling

Meralco rate up anew in November at 49 centavos per kWh 

Nov 14, 2026

Meralco rate up anew in November at 49 centavos per kWh 

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will implement a new round of rate hikes in the November billing cycle at P0.4895 per kilowatt-hour. The power distribution giant said this was due to elevated power costs amid a weakening of the Philippine peso and the monthslong war in the Middle East. Meralco said on Friday the overall rate

PNP intensifies manhunt for Basilan judge’s killers

Nov 14, 2026

PNP intensifies manhunt for Basilan judge’s killers

The Philippine National Police on Friday said that it intensified the manhunt for the two gunmen behind the killing of Basilan Regional Trial Court Presiding Judge Joseph Wee Sit, who was gunned down by two unidentified men early Thursday in Zamboanga City. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. condemned the death of the regional

23 haulers seek to clear Kanlaon lahar-clogged creek

Nov 14, 2026

23 haulers seek to clear Kanlaon lahar-clogged creek

BACOLOD CITY—About 23 haulers have expressed interest in removing 67,530 cubic meters of lahar deposits clogging Ibid Creek in Barangay Biak-na-Bato, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, Provincial Environment and Management Office head Julie Bedrio said on Thursday. The haulers attended an orientation conducted by the provincial government and were instructed to submit formal letters of intent,

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