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A recent survey in the Philippines revealed that journalists are the most trusted news sources. Over 80% of Filipinos, across various age groups and political affiliations, trust news from journalists, while trust in vloggers and influencers remains significantly lower.
The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has approved over 1,600 requests for Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) within a year of lifting restrictions on public access. This move aims to enhance government transparency and accountability.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. stated that the Philippines will not consider restoring military-to-military communications with China unless Beijing ceases its illegal territorial claims and activities threatening regional security. Teodoro denounced China's 'nine-dash line' as the 'biggest fiction and the biggest lie,' highlighting its disregard for the 2016 arbitral ruling.
The Philippine Commission on Audit (CoA) has flagged nearly P40 billion in unrealized investment losses at the Social Security System (SSS) and P490.21 million in pension overpayments to deceased beneficiaries, citing weaknesses in risk management and benefit monitoring.
エリカ・メイ・P・シナキング、ペエクセル記者 ジョン・ベーコン記者とフランチェスカ・S・アバロス副大統領（副大統領）サラ・ドゥテルテ＝カルピオ陣営は水曜日、2件の弾劾訴追の撤回により約5億ペソの税金が無駄になったと述べたが、この数字についてパンフィロ・M・ラクソン上院議員は異議を唱え、裁判費用ではなく上院の通常運営費であると述べた。 副大統領報道官のサルバドール・パオロ・A・パネロ・ジュニア氏は、上院弾劾裁判所は検察が告訴を取り下げる…
Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go urged ASEAN economies to mobilize more private capital for growth and job creation, calling on the World Bank to help package projects as investable. The call was made during the ASEAN Finance Ministers-World Bank Group Dialogue in Bangkok.
The Philippines' Department of Transportation announced that the P1.8-billion Navotas Feeder BRT project, connecting the Navotas fishing port to Monumento, has entered the right-of-way acquisition stage with financing arrangements also under negotiation. The project anticipates serving 12,674 daily passengers and aims to link with LRT-1, NSCR, and EDSA Busway.
税関局（BoC）は、10月初旬の通関業者の抗議活動による混乱にもかかわらず、今年の徴収目標1兆1100億ペソの達成に向けて順調に進んでいると述べた。 「これまでのところ、メディオ・ナ・チャレンジ・カミ・ダヒル・サ・ウェルガ、ヨン・ウェルガ・カシ・ニラ・ヒンディー・ラン・シヤ・ピシカル・ナ・ウェルガ、メイ・デジタル・プロテスト・ディン・シラ（ストライキのせいで、物理的なものだけでなくデジタル的なものでもあった）」とBoCコミッショナーの…
A total of 18,240 underprivileged families in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, are receiving monthly rice allocations until December under the Bawat Bayan Makikinabang (BBM) Rice Subsidy Program, aimed at supporting local farmers and low-income households.
The Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has recommended declaring the province under a state of calamity due to a widespread infestation of the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) affecting sugarcane plantations. This declaration aims to facilitate rapid access to funds for farmer assistance.
The Philippines will visit Israel in November to propose improvements to the employment conditions and welfare of Filipino workers (OFWs) there. The Secretary of Migrant Workers and other officials are scheduled to meet directly with workers on the ground to address their concerns.
Malacañang stated that a single impeachment article may be sufficient to remove Vice President Sara Duterte from office. A Palace spokesperson expressed support for transparency and accountability while respecting the prosecution's legal strategy.
As the Philippine government auctions the Semirara coal mine, a focus on maximizing state revenue over technical competence risks triggering a national energy crisis. The flooding mine pit and drastically reduced production targets suggest that if a new contractor cannot handle these severe engineering challenges, consumers, displaced workers, and the local economy could face catastrophic costs.
マニラ、フィリピン – UP の経済学者ソリタ・“ウィニー”・モンソッドの上院議席獲得に失敗してから 25 年が経ち、UP 経済大学院の別の教師が上院に挑戦している。 経済学者のシエロ・マグノ氏は今週イタリアでフィリピン人とのフォーラムで、2028年の選挙で上院議員に立候補すると発表した。
US President Donald Trump will visit Manila in November to attend the ASEAN regional summit, the office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) demonstrated portable water filtration kits to prepare for water shortages due to El Niño. This follows President Marcos' 'bucket wisdom' advice to collect rainwater, which drew criticism.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) led a joint inspection of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) system, accompanied by lawmakers and officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Key operational hubs were examined to assess project progress.
The House of Representatives is urged to investigate alleged issues surrounding the plebiscite for the joint venture agreement (JVA) of South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative Inc. (Socoteco II). The progressive group Bayan Muna is among those calling for the probe.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has not ruled out the possibility that a raided illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) hub near military camps was used for spying, stating that forensic examination of recovered materials will help determine its activities.
In-person classes in some parts of the Philippines have been suspended for October 15 due to severe air quality degradation from transboundary haze. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reported 'very unhealthy' levels in certain areas.
House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos has joined the Lakas-CMD political party. This move indicates his affiliation with prominent party figures including Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, suggesting a potential realignment within the country's political landscape.
Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) is extending its 12-year office lease partnership with IT-BPM firm Infosys BPM, which will consolidate its Alabang operations into a larger, over 10,000-square-meter office space.
Bacolod City's main hospital issued a 'severe congestion' alert due to patient admissions far exceeding its capacity, highlighting strain on the healthcare system.
The House prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte agreed to alternating presentations with the defense, as suggested by Senator-Judge Bam Aquino, but the defense did not, according to lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro. This disagreement could impact the proceedings.
Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio emphasized that the success of legislative efforts against political dynasties in the Philippines hinges on youth mobilization and citizen action, highlighting the ongoing push for an anti-dynasty law.
Air pollution levels at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the Philippines have worsened from 'emergency' to 'very unhealthy.' The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reported an increase in fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
The Social Security System (SSS) defended its equity investments against a "paper loss" flag by the Commission on Audit (COA), asserting that declines are temporary and highlighting P204 billion in realized gains and dividends over 57 years. COA had reported a 245% surge in paper losses.
Manila Water is undertaking significant infrastructure investments to strengthen its raw water sources and enhance supply reliability, preparing for a potentially strong El Niño expected to last until the first half of 2027. These efforts aim to reduce reliance on traditional sources and mitigate future water scarcity risks.
Malacañang stated it does not expect Vice President Sara Duterte to assist in the El Niño response, citing her prior declaration of not wanting to help President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with rice price reduction strategies.
The Philippine government is expanding its graduate scholarship program, LINGAP, to train public school counselors and enhance student mental health support. For the 2026-2027 academic year, approximately 800 scholarship slots are available with a total allocation of around PHP 182.055 million.
The 'Walang Gutom Kitchen' (WGK) has opened in Samar province, Philippines, aiming to provide over 200 hot meals daily. The facility targets the poor, street dwellers, and low-income workers, offering food aid and connecting them with social protection programs.
The Western Mindanao Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has ordered intensified security operations and prevention of further ambushes in Basilan following two attacks on soldiers within three days. Commanders are tasked with producing results in pursuing the perpetrators within two weeks.
Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang clarified that the provincial hospital's 300% bed occupancy and 200-300 daily admissions are not linked to El Niño-related illnesses, stating they reflect existing demand and underscoring the need for climate-related health preparedness.
Police in Camarines Norte, Philippines, have arrested a man tagged as a high-value individual (HVI) and seized approximately PHP2.14 million worth of suspected methamphetamine, locally known as 'shabu.' Authorities reiterated their commitment to eradicating illegal drugs.
Eighty-five wanted individuals, including those with warrants dating back 36 years, were arrested in the Bicol Region of the Philippines during a special operation on Friday. The regional police vowed to intensify the execution of outstanding warrants.
The upcoming ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), slated for signing at the ASEAN Summit in the Philippines, is expected to enhance ease of doing business within the region. Digitalization and harmonization of financial transactions are anticipated to reduce costs and accelerate processes.