PNP welcomes Palace challenge, vows no special treatment for dela Rosa

Inquirer.net - Nov 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) has welcomed Malacañang’s challenge, vowing to pursue the arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa saying his former position as police chief and personal ties will not stand in the way of law enforcement. “We welcome the challenge of Malacañang because it reinforces a fundamental principle of law

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Quezon vice gov urges youth to emulate Hermano Puli’s patriotism

Nov 4, 2026

Quezon vice gov urges youth to emulate Hermano Puli’s patriotism

LUCENA CITY — Quezon Vice Gov. Anacleto Alcala III on Wednesday urged Filipinos to instill patriotism in the young generation as the province commemorated the 185th death anniversary of revolutionary hero Apolinario de la Cruz, popularly known as Hermano Puli. “Let us continue to raise awareness among the younger generation, not only across Quezon but

Sara Duterte, Leni Robredo gap narrows in Octa presidential survey

Nov 4, 2026

Sara Duterte, Leni Robredo gap narrows in Octa presidential survey

MANILA, Philippines — The gap between Vice President Sara Duterte and her predecessor, Leni Robredo, in a hypothetical presidential race has narrowed by 7 percentage points, based on the results of a survey conducted by Octa Research. According to the survey, 40 percent of adult Filipinos said they would vote for Duterte if the May

Bukidnon sugar planters reject US export quota

Nov 4, 2026

Bukidnon sugar planters reject US export quota

QUEZON, Bukidnon — Bukidnon sugar planters have strongly opposed further sugar exports after the United States granted an extra raw sugar export quota for fiscal year 2027. The pushback comes as local farmers navigate significant challenges, including pest infestations, volatile fuel prices, El Niño, and high costs of farm inputs. The majority are demanding better

Free MRT-3, LRT-2 rides for minors on Nov. 4

Nov 4, 2026

Free MRT-3, LRT-2 rides for minors on Nov. 4

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) will offer free rides to children aged 17 and below on Wednesday, November 4, in celebration of National Children’s Month. In separate advisories, the train lines said the free rides can be availed of from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

73 wanted persons arrested in Soccsksargen in one week

Nov 4, 2026

73 wanted persons arrested in Soccsksargen in one week

COTABATO CITY  — Seventy-three wanted persons facing various charges were arrested in a weeklong police sweep across Soccsksargen (Region 12), authorities said on Wednesday. Police conducted the simultaneous law enforcement operations from October 26 to November 1, 2026. Brig. Gen. Alan Manibog, Police Regional Office (PRO-12) regional director, said the arrested individuals include 51 listed

Behind the robes: Getting to know the Chief Justice contenders

Nov 4, 2026

Behind the robes: Getting to know the Chief Justice contenders

Dimaampao, Marquez, Leonen, Zalameda, Caguioa MANILA – Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo will hang up his robe upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70 on Nov. 6. He served in the Supreme Court (SC) for nearly a decade, including five years as the primus inter pares (first among equals) among the “gods of Padre Faura,”

Minimum wage in Soccsksargen to reach P501 daily on January 1

Nov 4, 2026

Minimum wage in Soccsksargen to reach P501 daily on January 1

KORONADAL CITY — The daily minimum wage for private workers in the non-agriculture, retail, and service sectors in Soccsksargen (Region 12) will increase to P501 in January 2027 after a P41 wage hike benefiting 86,815 workers in the region. The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) said the increase under Wage Order No. XII (SOCCSKSARGEN)-26

QC gov’t revokes class suspension memo to align with DepEd order

Nov 4, 2026

QC gov’t revokes class suspension memo to align with DepEd order

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has revoked a memorandum circular it previously issued on heat-related class suspensions to “align” its policies with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) directive. Under Memorandum Circular No. 3, Series of 2025, classes in public Child Development Centers, kindergarten and Grades 1 to 12 would shift to limited face-to-face

77 scabies, chickenpox cases logged in 4 Bukidnon villages

Nov 4, 2026

77 scabies, chickenpox cases logged in 4 Bukidnon villages

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Officials here are alarmed by the sudden spike in scabies and chickenpox cases in four villages, prompting immediate barangay-level intervention alongside ongoing citywide disease surveillance operations. Rudy Guadalupe, barangay captain of Colonia, expressed grave concern after official City Health Office (CHO) surveillance figures showed that the number of infected residents reached

Junk shop workers find suspected explosive in Sultan Kudarat

Nov 4, 2026

Junk shop workers find suspected explosive in Sultan Kudarat

KORONADAL CITY — Police are investigating the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive fashioned from a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) among scrap metal delivered to a junk shop in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3. Police said a concerned citizen reported the discovery at about 2:30 p.m. at Quatro Scrap Metal Trading in

Sandiganbayan orders BJMP officials to testify on Romualdez's detention status

Nov 4, 2026

Sandiganbayan orders BJMP officials to testify on Romualdez's detention status

Sandiganbayan Third Division Clerk of Court Dennis Pulma said the order was issued amid reports that the former Speaker, who is facing plunder charges in connection with alleged kickbacks from government funds, was being allowed to leave detention at the New Quezon City jail.

Barbers: VP Sara's defense team unlikely to overturn prosecution's evidence

Nov 4, 2026

Barbers: VP Sara's defense team unlikely to overturn prosecution's evidence

The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is unlikely to overturn the bank records and her other declarations under oath that the prosecution presented as evidence against her during the trial, House prosecution panel spokesperson Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said Wednesday.

RECOMMENDED

In Real World

In Real World provides up-to-date news and industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to readers around the world.

ABOUT US
NEWSLETTER

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 In Real World. All Rights Reserved.