Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 09:46 UTC
Before Patrick Garcia’s viral tell-all interview, Jennylyn Mercado and the actor, along with his wife, Nikka Garcia, had once upon a time set aside their differences and formed a cordial relationship, even creating sweet memories with their blended family. | via LatestChika.com
THROWBACK: Jennylyn and Patrick Garcia’s families’ precious times together - Latest Chika
latestchika.comBefore Patrick Garcia’s viral tell-all interview, Jennylyn Mercado and the actor, along with his wife, Nikka Garcia, had once upon a time set aside their differences and formed a cordial relationship, even creating sweet memories with their blended family. Back in 2016, Nikka revealed that she rea...
BusinessWorld
02-Oct-26 · 09:45 UTC
The Nobel prizes are set to be announced from next week, starting with the award for physiology or medicine on Monday and ending with the unveiling of the winners in economics on October 12. https://zurl.co/aNUOe
What are the Nobel prizes and when will the 2026 awards be announced? - BusinessWorld Online
bworldonline.comSTOCKHOLM — The Nobel prizes are set to be announced from next week, starting with the award for…
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:43 UTC
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR: LIVESTREAM ALERT!
Tumutok sa aming livestream ng Usap-Usapan: #WhatWeKnowSoFar ngayong Biyernes, Oct. 2, 2026.
PANOORIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXAbIZJPJx0
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:42 UTC
PAANO ANG SUPPLY NG TUBIG NGAYONG EL NIÑO?
Tiniyak ng National Water Resources Board (NWRB) na may mga ginagawang hakbang ang gobyerno para masigurong sapat ang tubig sa panahon ng Super El Niño na magtatagal hanggang sa kalagitnaan ng 2027.
Paalala nila sa publiko, 'wag mag-panic at mag-hoard ng tubig.
'Yan at iba pang update sa super El Niño, alamin mamaya sa 24 Oras.
Abangan sa #24Oras — Epekto ng El Niño sa supply ng tubig
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GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:42 UTC
Impeachment court's verdict on Sara Duterte seen by Dec. 16, says spokesman
Impeachment court's verdict on Sara Duterte seen by Dec. 16, says spokesman
gmanetwork.comThe Senate impeachment court may reach a verdict on Vice President Sara Duterte’s case by December 16, according to its spokesperson, Atty. Regie Tongol on Friday.
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:40 UTC
‘HINDI KO PINEPERAHAN ‘YUNG PAGKAMATAY NG ANAK KO’
Itinanggi ni Rovelyn Baterbonia, ina ng yumaong Ateneo student-athlete na si Rene Baterbonia, na pinagkakakitaan niya ang pagkamatay ng kaniyang anak.
Aniya sa panayam sa Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, ideya mismo ni Rene ang pagbebenta ng kaniyang merchandise.
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 09:40 UTC
Nakipagkaisa ang PhilHealth sa ilang health maintenance organizations at private health insurers upang matiyak na maaabot ang publiko ng health services at maiwasan ang pagpapatong-patong ng gastusin sa mga naturang serbisyo. | via TV Patrol
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 09:40 UTC
Iloilo water utility ramps up projects to offset El Niño impact
By Perla Lena
ILOILO CITY – Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) is looking forward to securing a 25 million liters per day (MLD) supply augmentation to offset a projected water shortage driven by the looming El Niño phenomenon.
During a press conference on Friday, MPIW Chief Operating Officer Angelo David Berba announced that the company is aggressively accelerating infrastructure projects to mitigate the severe weather impact.
According to MPIW's monitoring, El Niño's effects in Panay and Iloilo will intensify starting December 2026 through the first quarter of next year, with visible water reduction expected to hit by February 2027.
"In parallel, we will be energizing our non-revenue water reduction," Berba said, adding that the combination of new water sources and leak-repair initiatives will yield the necessary 25 MLD.
Its ongoing initiatives include pipe replacement that can recover 10 MLD, deployment of modular desalination plants with a capacity of 5 MLD, and additional wells with a capacity of 8-10 MLD.
Berba said they target to energize the HS Jaro pipe replacement project in December. It is expected to provide water to around 10,000 households.
For the modular desalination, the water utility expects to energize the plant at the Prime Estate area in mid-October until the first week of November.
It is also working on the right of way and permits for two other plants in the Mandurriao district, both eyed to be energized in February next year.
"These are just temporary solutions to mitigate the El Niño effects," Berba said.
Berba expressed hope that the dry spell will be short-lived.
However, he reassured the public that if El Niño persists for up to three months, consumers should not feel its impact due to these active interventions. (PNA)
EL NIÑO PREPARATION. Metro Pacific Iloilo Water presents its preparation for the El Niño phenomenon in a press conference on Friday (Oct. 2, 2026).…
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:38 UTC
DENR releases communication on $100-M Marcopper disaster settlement
DENR releases communication on $100-M Marcopper disaster settlement
trib.alContributed Photo by lawyer Amelthon Sampayo and Rev. Fr. Arvin Anthony J. Madla CALAPAN CITY— The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has released its long-awaited
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:38 UTC
SSS LoanLite offers P1K to P20K loans for qualified members' immediate needs
SSS LoanLite offers P1K to P20K loans for qualified members' immediate needs
gmanetwork.comThe Social Security System (SSS) on Friday called on its members to avail of the pension fund’s new digital microloan facility, the SSS Micro Loan Program, also known as SSS LoanLite.
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 09:38 UTC
A LIFE GONE TOO SOON
Fiona Lowe, the daughter of Pretty Little Liars actor Chad Lowe, has died at age 13.
Full story in the comments
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:35 UTC
TRIGGER WARNING: Sensitive content with mention of school shootings.
‘KAILANGAN PO LAHAT TAYO AY MAGKAISA AT MAGSAMA-SAMA TAYO’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday said that protecting children amid the spate of school shootings is everyone's responsibility.
Since June, there have been three high-profile school shootings that saw the deaths of students. Marcos spoke about the matter during a visit to Patul Elementary School in Santiago City, Isabela.
Marcos said that the government is doing everything it could to keep kids safe.
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Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 09:35 UTC
CHED links 159 HEIs with global partners from 13 countries
By Stephanie Sevillano
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday said it has linked more than a hundred higher education institutions (HEIs) from the Philippines with global partners across 13 countries.
This came as the country participated in the two-day Higher Education Partnerships Conference (HEPCON) 2026 from Oct. 1 to 2.
Through this conference, participating HEIs can explore potential international partnerships in areas such as collaborative research, joint academic programs, student and faculty exchanges, shared expertise, and other programs.
In a statement, CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis underscored the need for these connections to deliver concrete partnership outcomes.
“We are not here simply to add more connections to an already extensive map,” she said.
This expansion of linkages seeks to provide opportunities for Filipino students, faculty, researchers, and institutions, she said.
“We are here to make those connections more purposeful, more active, and more productive,” Agrupis said.
HEPCON 2026, meanwhile, features exhibition spaces where participating HEIs and partners showcase their programs, explore potential collaborations, and advance engagement among delegates.
To date, about 326 Philippine HEIs maintain 4,951 linkages across 116 countries.
The commission aims to translate these connections and partnerships with 2,479 foreign partners into beneficial outcomes for learners and HEIs. (PNA)
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:34 UTC
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:31 UTC
DPWH rehabilitation works in Metro Manila to begin Friday evening
DPWH rehabilitation works in Metro Manila to begin Friday evening
trib.alFILE PHOTO: Workers repair a portion of a road in Metro Manila. INQUIRER FILES MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that lane closures will take effect
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 09:30 UTC
How can the NESCAFÉ plan help create a sustainable future for Filipino coffee farmers?
When you Choose Good coffee like NESCAFÉ, you’re also choosing to help uplift the livelihood of our local coffee farmers. Here’s how! #BrandRap
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GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:30 UTC
SAPAT BA ANG SUPPLY NG TUBIG NGAYONG SUPER EL NIÑO?
May mga ginagawa raw na hakbang ang gobyerno para tiyaking 'di problema ang suplay ng tubig sa panahon ng Super El Niño, ayon sa National Water Resources Board (NWRB).
Kung anu-ano, alamin sa 24 Oras mamayang 6:30 PM.
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:30 UTC
Kindle gets colorful makeover, including new Ube variant
Kindle gets colorful makeover, including new Ube variant
gmanetwork.comAmazon is giving its Kindle lineup a redesign, with the Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft getting slimmer designs, updated displays, and new color options including Ube.
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 09:30 UTC
NEW FINDINGS REPORTED IN NOAH’S ARK SEARCH
Researchers have reported new findings from an area in Ağrı province, Türkiye, believed to be associated with Noah’s Ark, including underground cavities with regular edges and pottery fragments that may date to the period before the biblical flood.
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:30 UTC
‘DAPAT KILABUTAN PO TAYO DITO’
At a press conference on Friday, Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband received more than P319 million from China. #VPonTrial
READ MORE: https://inqnews.net/PalaceonTrillanesclaims
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 09:30 UTC
The 25th Película>Pelikula brings 23 films from Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines to the big screen, with free (!) screenings from October 4 to 11. 🍿
Dive into Spanish cinema (and more) with this year’s 'Película>Pelikula' lineup
No Spanish fluency required! Find your next watch based on your mood, interests, and the kind of story you want to see
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 09:30 UTC
GCash parent firm Mynt has set its final offer price for its initial public offering (IPO) at P6.60 per share. I via ANC 24/7
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BusinessWorld
02-Oct-26 · 09:30 UTC
A small business offered me competitive pay and perks to be a department head. I accepted the job. Unfortunately, I was disappointed when I learned that my cubicle was near the toilet. What can I do? https://zurl.co/AEIzl
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 09:26 UTC
‘THE GOLD SHOULD SHOULD HAVE BEEN OURS’
ABAP Secretary General Marcus Manalo questioned the officiating in Carlo Paalam’s men’s 55kg final at the 2026 Asian Games, alleging that the Filipino boxer was on the receiving end of poor calls.
Manalo questioned Paalam’s 3-2 second-round loss despite what he described as more clear punches landed. He also raised concerns over the same referee being assigned to both Paalam’s semifinal and final bouts.
According to Manalo, the officiating disrupted Paalam’s momentum and had a “big impact” on the outcome.
ABAP plans to inquire into the selection process for judges and referees, including why the same referee was assigned to both matches.
In a split decision, Paalam settled for silver after his loss to Japanese bet Rui Yamaguchi.
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 09:25 UTC
Would you invite your ex to your wedding? #Newsapan
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:24 UTC
The impression of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV that he is “not welcome” in the impeachment court is a “baseless assumption,” according to Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Reginald Tongol.
READ: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2315739/thinking-trillanes-is-not-welcome-in-trial-is-a-baseless-assumption-tongol
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GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:22 UTC
Trillanes unwelcome? A baseless assumption, says impeachment court spox
Trillanes unwelcome? A baseless assumption, says impeachment court spox
gmanetwork.comFormer senator Sonny Trillanes claiming that he was not welcome to the Senate impeachment court is a “baseless assumption,” spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol said Friday.
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 09:22 UTC
Tachiana Keizha Mangin enters gold-medal match of women -49kg in Asian Games taekwondo. | via Nelson Beltran
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 09:22 UTC
Napolis wins jiu-jitsu bronze medal in Asian Games
By Jean Malanum
MANILA – The Philippines secured another bronze medal in the 20th Asian Games, coming from Kaila Napolis in jiu-jitsu at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall in Japan on Friday.
She defeated Mongolia’s Tsagaanbileg Altangerel, 2-0.
“Well, bronze medal, it's an honor to win a bronze medal here in a big competition. I was happy I was able to pull the two points on this bronze medal,” said Napolis, who had to go through the repechage.
“I am so disappointed as early as the second match,” said Napolis, who lost to Mongolia’s Mongoljin Gabaatar in the quarterfinals, 2-3.
“So I really wanted to bounce back and win the bronze medal. I wanted to give it my all. And thankfully, I managed to pull it off," she added.
Meanwhile, world champion Annie Ramirez, who won the gold in -57kg at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, bowed to Thailand’s Nuchanat Singchalad in the round of 16.
In the other matches, Luigi Dy lost to Mongolia's Davaadorj Munkhtur, 0-3, in the men's -77kg round of 32; Mark Constance Vergel fell to Mongolia's Shinezorig Bulgankhuu, 0-2, in the men's -77kg round of 32; and Romeo John Alfred Raphael Arellano succumbed to United Arab Emirates’ Amaar Alhosani, 0-2, in the repachage.
"It’s a huge deal. After all, it’s the Asian Games. The Asian Games happen only every four years,” Napolis said. “We're a bit sad, of course, for those who did not win a medal. But I'm super thankful for the support, especially to the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, and to our federation."
Filipinos Vito Luisa Luzuriaga (men's -85kg), Andrea Lois Lao (women's -63kg), David Miranda (men's -85kg) and Alenxandria Luz Enriquez (women's -63kg) will try to get a medal on the last day of the competition on Saturday. (PNA)
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 09:21 UTC
PINOY TAEKWONDO JINS TO FIGHT FOR GOLD
UPDATE: Filipino taekwondo jins Tachiana Mangin and Kurt Barbosa have a chance to add to the country's gold medal haul after advancing to the finals of their respective divisions.
Mangin defeated Japan's Okamoto Ruka, 2-1, in the women's -49kg semis, while Mangin swept Jafar Aldaoud of Jordan, 2-0, in the men's -58kg semis. #AsianGames #AichiNagoya2026
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 09:21 UTC
Olympian Kurt Bryan Barbosa enters the men's -58kg final in Asian Games taekwondo on Friday. | via Nelson Beltran
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 09:19 UTC
'HINDI KO PINEPERAHAN 'YUNG... PAGKAMATAY NG ANAK KO'
Rovelyn Baterbonia, mother of late Ateneo de Manila University basketball player Rene Baterbonia, denied making money from her son’s death during an interview with Boy Abunda on “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda” on Friday.
"Sa totoo lang, hindi ko pineperahan 'yung anak ko, 'yung pagkamatay ng anak ko, kasi kahit ni piso, hindi po ako nanghingi [sa] kahit sinong tao," she emphasized.
Baterbonia said the idea of selling Rene’s memorabilia actually came from her son while he was still alive.
"Nung buhay pa po 'yung anak ko, 'yun na po 'yung iniwan niya sa akin na negosyo. Siya 'yung nakaisip na magbenta kami ng mga memorable niya," she added.
On the other hand, Rovelyn admitted that there is a P30 charge in Rene's mini-museum which she said goes toward maintaining the facility.
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 09:18 UTC
DOJ, OPAPRU get guidelines on settling community-based conflicts
By Benjamin Pulta
MANILA – A technical working group (TWG) of experts and stakeholders has turned over the proposed joint operational guidelines on the management, mediation, and settlement of community-based conflicts to the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
In a statement Friday, the OPARRU said the guidelines submission is “another major boost” to the peace-building efforts of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The TWG is composed of representatives from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, National Police Commission, DOJ-Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bangsamoro Attorney General's Office, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Youth Commission, Philippine Commission on Women, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, National Prosecution Service, and traditional justice leaders from the Bangsamoro, Visayas, and the Cordilleras.
The turnover on Sept. 30 coincided with the culmination of this year’s National Peace Consciousness Month celebration themed “Kapayapaan Pagtibayin, Kaunlaran Paigtingin.”
Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento, OPAPRU Executive Director Atty. Mary Marjorie Martin-Chan, and DOJ Assistant Secretary Shannon Gaerlan received the guidelines.
Gaerlan said the proposed guidelines will serve as a bridge between cultural and traditional settlement practices and the country’s formal justice system.
“Peace is active, inclusive, and lasting. It requires more than resolving conflicts. It calls for responsive governance, restored public trust, reconciliation among communities, and a strong foundation of justice,” Gaerlan said.
“For too long, however, these practices operated separately from our justice system. This gap has made peace agreements vulnerable and has created challenges in…
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:17 UTC
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GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:17 UTC
BABALA: Sensitibong balita. Maging disente sa pagkomento.
Isang 15-anyos na estudyante ang sinaksak umano ng kapuwa niya 15-anyos na kaklase gamit ang balisong sa isang paaralan sa Laoag City nitong Huwebes, Oct. 1. Nasa stable na kondisyon na ang biktima, ayon sa Philippine National Police (PNP).
Batay sa paunang imbestigasyon, nag-ugat ang insidente sa hinala ng Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL) na ang biktima ang dumura umano sa kaniyang motorsiklo.
Inaalam pa ng mga awtoridad kung paano naipasok ng suspek ang balisong sa paaralan. Ayon sa PNP, dalawang guwardiya lamang ang nakatalaga sa paaralan na salitan sa bawat shift. Itinurn-over na sa mga social worker ang sangkot na CICL. | via Jun Veneracion/GMA News
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Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 09:15 UTC
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto pays tribute to former prime minister Cesar Virata who passed away on Friday (Oct. 2, 2026).
Recto honored Virata as a “consequential man” whose impact “can be traced across some of the defining chapters of our modern economic history.”
“Indeed, look back on that history, and one finds his hand in many of the decisions, reforms, and institutions that shaped it. Leading from the nerve center of government, he helped steer the country's fiscal and economic policy through a period of far-reaching change,” he said. | Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Executive Secretary)
MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 09:15 UTC
A worker dries coffee beans at the processing center of the Balutakay Coffee Farmers Association (BACOFA) in Bansalan, Davao del Sur, on Friday, October 2, as the harvest season begins among coffee farms in the foothills of Mt. Apo.
According to the farmers, the harvest season typically runs from October to January.
Bansalan is one of the country’s top sources of export-quality Arabica coffee.
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Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 09:15 UTC
Korean coach helps PH win historic archery silver in Asian Games
By Jean Malanum
MANILA – The historic silver medal won by archer Amaya Paz-Cojuangco in the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games women's individual compound event is credited to the system implemented by South Korean coaches in the national team.
“If I don’t get a medal in the Asian Games, I will just go back to Korea and leave you. I have never lost a medal in a tournament,” Korean Ryu Su Jeng told the Filipino archers last month.
For a squad still adjusting to the Korean system’s intensity, it was a jolt, but for Cojuangco, it was fuel.
Her silver medal is the country's first archery podium finish in the Asian Games since 2014, when Paul Dela Cruz won bronze.
“Bringing coach Ryu into the national archery program stands as one of our most decisive and transformative moves, and the Asian Games performance has emphatically affirmed that,” Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick Gregorio said, as quoted in a news release Friday.
Ryu helped guide South Korea to five Olympic gold medals, two in Rio 2016 and three in Tokyo 2020.
But when Gregorio brought Ryu and fellow Korean coach Hong Sung Chil to Manila, the question lingered: Could their championship mindset translate to Filipino archers?
After the national archers' Asiad stint, Gregorio believes the answer is emphatic.
“If you want the best results, you should hire and bring the best coaches on the planet. This is exactly the mindset we had when we hired coaches Ryu and Hong,” he said.
Their impact has been immediate – discipline and a demand for excellence that have elevated the entire national pool.
“We’re thankful to the PSC and chairman Pato for bringing coaches Ryu and Hong. It is different if you have a coach who has a champion mindset, someone who knows how to push the team,” World Archery Philippines president Bing Reaport said.
The Philippines seeks to qualify a mixed compound team to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and…
BusinessWorld
02-Oct-26 · 09:15 UTC
OPINION | The One-China Principle brooks no challenge
By Ji Lingpeng
Read: https://zurl.co/9IRSo
The One-China Principle brooks no challenge - BusinessWorld Online
bworldonline.comAROUND THE TIME of the United Nations General Assembly in recent years, the “Taiwan independence” separatist forces seized the opportunity to clamor about so-called “Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations.” And this year is no exception.
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:11 UTC
Asian Games gold medalist Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape talks about his training in virtual taekwondo, which made its debut in Aichi-Nagoya.
Yape also won the bronze in poomsae. (via Inquirer Sports)
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 09:11 UTC
E-bike nabangga ng motorsiklo. | via Randy Menor
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GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:10 UTC
British pop band Blue returning to PH in January 2027
British pop band Blue returning to PH in January 2027
gmanetwork.comBritish pop group Blue is returning to the Philippines as part of its 25th anniversary celebration next year!
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 09:10 UTC
Tinitingnan ng mga awtoridad ang posibilidad na ang mga dayuhan ay biktima ng human trafficking, pang-aabuso, at illegal recruitment. | via TV Patrol
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Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 09:07 UTC
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV doesn't explicitly disclose what he means when he says the prosecution is being pressured over his trial testimony, but he still can't resist taking a swipe at the trial's presiding officer #InsideTrack
Who's behind Trillanes' trial withdrawal? He won't say Escudero, but calls him out
rappler.comFormer senator Antonio Trillanes IV doesn't explicitly disclose what he means when he says the prosecution is being pressured over his testimony, but he still can't resist taking a swipe at the trial's...
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:06 UTC
Babaeng isinalang sa bitay sa US pero 'di namatay sa 'lethal injection,' kritikal at nasa 'life-saving care' ngayon
Babaeng isinalang sa bitay sa US pero 'di namatay sa 'lethal injection,' kritikal at nasa 'life-saving care' ngayon
gmanetwork.comNasa kritikal na kondisyon at sumasailalim sa “life-saving care” sa pagamutan ang isang babaeng hinatulan ng kamatayan sa pamamagitan ng lethal injection pero pumalya ang dalawang turok na ginawa sa kaniya sa Tennessee, USA, ayon sa kaniyang abogado nitong Huwebes.
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:06 UTC
PROUD PODIUM FINISHER 🇵🇭🥉
Alex Eala receives her bronze medal at the ceremony for the #AsianGames 2026 women’s tennis singles. Wang Xiyu of China, who beat the Filipino tennis star in the semifinals, went on to win the gold. (via Inquirer Sports)
Follow Inquirer Sports' special coverage of the Asian Games: https://inqnews.net/AsianGames2026
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:05 UTC
Behind the ‘camaraderie’: How a Manila federation serves Beijing
Behind the ‘camaraderie’: How a Manila federation serves Beijing
trib.alComposite image from INQUIRER files When you read the articles of incorporation that the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Associations of the Philippines (FFCAP) filed with Philippine authorities,
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:05 UTC
IN PHOTOS: Alex Eala ends 2026 Asian Games run with bronze medal 🇵🇭🥉
READ MORE: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/1004430/alex-eala-ends-asian-games-run-with-bronze-medal-falls-short-against-china-s-wang-in-semis/story/
Courtesy: POC Media
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:05 UTC
8 hurt, including 6 students, in Romblon road crash
8 hurt, including 6 students, in Romblon road crash
trib.alEight people, including six students, were injured when a tricycle and a motorcycle collided along the Provincial Road at Barangay Ginablan in Romblon town at around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1,
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 09:05 UTC
TESDA-Amazon Web Services collaboration to level up digital courses
By Ma. Cristina Arayata
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Friday said it has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) courses in the TESDA Online Program (TOP).
"Through this collaboration with AWS, we are giving Filipinos access to world-class cloud and AI training that they can use to build careers, pursue new opportunities, and contribute to the growth of our digital economy," TESDA Secretary Jose Francisco Benitez said in a statement.
The courses included in the partnership, signed by Benitez and AWS Philippines Country Manager Precious Lim, are fundamentals of AI, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and AWS Certified AI Practitioner.
“Cloud and AI skills should be for everyone. Through this partnership with TESDA, we’re making world-class training available to every Filipino, whether they’re starting their career or embarking on a new one," Lim was quoted as saying.
TESDA said there are no prerequisites and no fees for courses.
It said those who complete certification-track courses can enroll at TESDA Women's Center to access AWS Academy's structured learning pathways and may be eligible to claim AWS certification vouchers, which can be used to sit for AWS Certification exams.
Specific terms, eligibility requirements and any applicable limits on certification vouchers are subject to the policies of the TOP and AWS, it said.
Meanwhile, TESDA said it plans to include more courses from the AWS catalog on Cloud architecture, security, databases and other technology domains.
It also plans to expand its collaboration with AWS through industry-aligned training pathways, regional training events and deeper integration of AWS content across TESDA’s national network of technology institutions and provincial training centers. (PNA)
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 09:04 UTC
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LIVE: Metro Manila traffic situation and updates (Evening Rush Hour) | October 2, 2026
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Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 09:03 UTC
From the Philippines’ latest Asian Games gold medal to major entertainment and local news, here are five stories making headlines today.
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 09:02 UTC
Narito ang mga ulat na dapat ninyong abangan ngayong Biyernes, October 2, 2026, sa #TVPatrol.
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GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 09:00 UTC
Trillanes claims Sara Duterte has undeclared millions in time deposits
Trillanes claims Sara Duterte has undeclared millions in time deposits
gmanetwork.comVice President Sara Duterte did not declare millions in time deposit assets in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth from 2007 to 2010 when she was Davao City vice mayor, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said Friday.
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 09:00 UTC
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BusinessMirror
02-Oct-26 · 09:00 UTC
GCash is making stock market education more relevant and accessible to Filipinos with the launch of GStocks PH #PartOwnerEra Hubs in Bonifacio High Street - B2 in Taguig City, and One Ayala, 2nd Floor Concourse in Makati City.
The physical spaces come with beginner-friendly guides from GCash, investor education materials from the Philippine Stock Exchange, and hands-on assistance for getting started on GStocks PH, which offers local stocks as low as ₱500.
Filipinos can begin their #PartOwnerEra Journey by visiting the nearest hub as well as registering on GStocks PH. Open the GCash app, tap GStocks PH on the homepage, and select AB Capital Securities, Inc. to get started.
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 09:00 UTC
#ICYMI: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is in the final stages of reviewing the extradition request of the United States for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is in the final stages of reviewing the extradition request of the United States for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy.
READ MORE: https://inqnews.net/DOJMakesFinalCheck
MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 09:00 UTC
Civil society groups and community organizers on Monday, Sept. 28, urged Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza to reconsider the construction of the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEX) project.
READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/10/02/civil-society-groups-urge-manila-to-suspend-salex-project
BusinessWorld
02-Oct-26 · 09:00 UTC
Go to MYMP’s live concert at Newport World Resorts, Join Robinsons Bacolod’s MassKara Fest activities, and more in our Stuff to do list. https://zurl.co/KynEB
Stuff to Do (10/02/26) - BusinessWorld Online
bworldonline.comTHE 360° LIVE concert series will be headlined by popular Original Pilipino Music bands this month: MYMP on Oct. 3 and The Dawn on Oct. 24.
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:58 UTC
SEPTEMBER DUMP NI JANINE 📷❤️
Ibinahagi ni Janine Gutierrez ang ilang larawan ng kaniyang special moments noong Setyembre, kasama ang nobyong si Jericho Rosales.
(📸: Janine/Instagram)
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:58 UTC
Korean coach helps PH win historic archery silver in Asian Games
MANILA – The historic silver medal won by archer Amaya Paz-Cojuangco in the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games women's individual compound event is credited to the system implemented by South Korean coaches in the national team.
“If I don’t get a medal in the Asian Games, I will just go back to Korea and leave you. I have never lost a medal in a tournament,” Korean Ryu Su Jeng told the Filipino archers last month.
For a squad still adjusting to the Korean system’s intensity, it was a jolt, but for Cojuangco, it was fuel.
Her silver medal is the country's first archery podium finish in the Asian Games since 2014, when Paul Dela Cruz won bronze.
“Bringing coach Ryu into the national archery program stands as one of our most decisive and transformative moves, and the Asian Games performance has emphatically affirmed that,” Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick Gregorio said, as quoted in a news release Friday.
Ryu helped guide South Korea to five Olympic gold medals, two in Rio 2016 and three in Tokyo 2020.
But when Gregorio brought Ryu and fellow Korean coach Hong Sung Chil to Manila, the question lingered: Could their championship mindset translate to Filipino archers?
After the national archers' Asiad stint, Gregorio believes the answer is emphatic.
“If you want the best results, you should hire and bring the best coaches on the planet. This is exactly the mindset we had when we hired coaches Ryu and Hong,” he said.
Their impact has been immediate – discipline and a demand for excellence that have elevated the entire national pool.
“We’re thankful to the PSC and chairman Pato for bringing coaches Ryu and Hong. It is different if you have a coach who has a champion mindset, someone who knows how to push the team,” World Archery Philippines president Bing Reaport said.
The Philippines seeks to qualify a mixed compound team to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and Ryu has already…
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:58 UTC
81-year-old man dies after falling on beach rocks in Romblon
81-year-old man dies after falling on beach rocks in Romblon
trib.alAn 81-year-old man died after reportedly slipping on rocks and hitting his head at Alcantara town in Romblon, early Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2026, INQUIRER FILES CALAPAN CITY — An 81-year-old man died
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:58 UTC
Amazon is giving its Kindle lineup a splash of color, including one shade that should sound particularly familiar to Filipino readers: Ube.
Link to the full story is in the comments section.
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:58 UTC
Learn about the late Cesar Virata, former Philippine prime minister and longtime finance chief of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
Virata passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026.
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:57 UTC
The Senate impeachment court says that former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV has the right to free speech, but his statements will not be the senator-judges’ basis to either convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte.
Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2315676/tongol-trillanes-has-free-speech-but-impeach-court-to-rule-on-trial-evidence
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Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:55 UTC
NEW SPORT FOR EJ? 😁🫰🏻
Philippine prides and athletes EJ Obiena and Alex Eala shared a friendly tennis match in Nagoya, Japan on Friday.
Obiena recently won the men's pole vault gold medal, while Eala secured bronze in women's singles at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. (Facebook/POC)
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:55 UTC
'I DID IT ALL FOR LOVE' ❤️
"Queen of Pop" Madonna shared backstage photos from her performance at an awards night.
(📸: Madonna/Instagram)
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:53 UTC
PAANO ANG MATINDING INIT SA MGA PAARALAN?
Inaasahang magpapatuloy hanggang sa June 2027 ang epekto ng Super El Niño kaya naman pati ang Department of Education (DepEd) pinaghahandaan ang matinding init habang gumugulong ang school year.
Ang buong ulat tungkol diyan, panoorin mamaya sa 24 Oras.
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:53 UTC
Palace wants closer look at ‘China money’ linked to VP husband’s firm
Palace wants closer look at ‘China money’ linked to VP husband’s firm
trib.alPalace press officer Claire Castro (Screengrab from Presidential Communications Office/Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday said former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV's
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 08:52 UTC
No Spanish fluency required! Find your next watch based on your mood, interests, and the kind of story you want to see
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:51 UTC
Asian Games: Kaila Napolis repeats as jiu jitsu bronze medalist
Asian Games: Kaila Napolis repeats as jiu jitsu bronze medalist
trib.alREAD: Follow Inquirer Sports' special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines— Kaila Napolis emerged as the lone podium finisher for the Philippine national jiu
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:51 UTC
HAPPY FAMILY! 🫶😍
Actress Jennylyn Mercado shares a lighthearted rainy-day moment with her husband Dennis Trillo and their daughter, Dylan, they enjoy the downpour together.
One netizen praised Jennylyn in the comments section, replying, “A good woman can never be brought down. You should always be proud of the woman you are and everything you’ve overcome." (Instagram/Jennylyn Mercado)
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:51 UTC
PESO-DOLLAR CLOSING RATE (02 OCTOBER 2026)
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:50 UTC
WALANG HANGGANG PASASALAMAT 🙏
Devotees attend the first Friday mass of October at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila on Friday. (Photos by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:50 UTC
Some 200 foreigners were processed in an operation against human trafficking, immigration violations, and scam-related activities in Alicia and Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, the military said on Friday.
The operation also resulted in the recovery of around 2,000 mobile phones, as well as numerous computers, laptops, and other electronic equipment.
READ: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/1004535/200-foreigners-processed-in-zamboanga-sibugay-operation-vs-scams-trafficking-military-says/story/
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:49 UTC
SANDATA KONTRA INIT ☀️
Commuters use umbrellas and pandong (traditional head coverings) to shield themselves from the heat as they travel along Pedro Gil Street in Manila on Friday amid hot weather.
PAGASA advises the public to limit prolonged exposure to sunlight, particularly around noon and in the afternoon, to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.
PAGASA has also warned that the Philippines is experiencing a Strong El Niño, which is expected to intensify into a Very Strong El Niño and persist through the first half of 2027, bringing generally warmer and drier conditions across much of the country. (Photos by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)
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Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:48 UTC
PAALAM BRINGS HOME SILVER 🥈🇵🇭
In a split decision, the Philippines' Carlo Paalam settled for silver after his loss to Japanese bet Rui Yamaguchi in the men's 55kg boxing final at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday, Oct. 2.
Full story in the comments
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:48 UTC
Baby Tamaraws secure first win in UAAP girls’ volleyball
By Jean Malanum
MANILA – Far Eastern University-Diliman relied on Maryjane Ifunanya "MJ" Udeagbala to secure its first victory in the UAAP Season 89 girls volleyball Friday at the Paco Arena in Manila.
The Nigerian opposite spiker scored 14 points on 10 attacks and four aces as the Baby Tamaraws conquered the Junior Fighting Maroons, 25-14, 25-15, 25-19, after one hour and 13 minutes.
FEU-D, the Season 88 runner-up, and FEU-D joined Ateneo de Manila University in third place at 1-2.
Defending champion National University-Nazareth School is unbeaten in three outings, while University of Santo Tomas, Adamson University and De La Salle-Zobel are tied for second at 2-1.
“Kailangan lang namin siguro mag-focus dun sa mga ginagawa namin kasi masyadong marami kaming ine-error. Siguro yun yung kailangan naming mas i-improve pa. Maganda naman ‘yung ginalaw ngayon ng mga bata pero sana, kung ano man ‘yung kulang pa namin, sana ma-improve pa (We probably just need to focus on what we’re doing, because we’re committing too many errors. That’s likely the area we need to improve further. The team played well today, but hopefully, we can address whatever is still lacking),” FEU-D head coach Joanne Bunag said.
“Sana magtuloy-tuloy na kasi galing kami ng dalawang talo. Sana itong unang panalo namin, magtuloy-tuloy na hanggang sa madala namin doon sa second round. Maraming games pa, malayo pa, mahaba pa ang season (I hope this momentum continues, especially since we’re coming off two losses. I hope this first win carries over into the second round. There are still plenty of games left; the season is far from over)," she added.
Opposite hitter Diosa Andrea Perez contributed nine points on six attacks and three blocks while outside spiker Joeyana Claire Bongo added eight points on seven attacks and one ace.
Portia Isabella Asistio kept FEU-D's offense in rhythm with nine excellent sets, while Querstine Paragas anchored…
MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 08:47 UTC
Cotabato Gov. Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza speaks during a multi-agency meeting at the provincial capitol in Amas, Kidapawan City, on Friday, October 2, to address reports of bullying in schools.
The gathering also aims to implement measures to address issues and concerns related to recent incidents of violence involving minors in some schools.
📸: Keith Bacongco/MB
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:47 UTC
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The Senate on September 30 ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Batang Ligtas Act, which would expand online child protection requirements and give authorities additional tools to investigate technology-facilitated crimes.
The measure consolidates Senate Bill No. 1819 and House Bill No. 9461 and covers online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), as well as the recruitment of minors into violent activities. By Rich Longakit, INQUIRER.net
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:46 UTC
Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte took the witness stand in Week 13 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, as the prosecution presented evidence on firearms and properties linked to Duterte and her husband.
Here’s a recap of the key developments from September 28 to October 1. #VPonTrial
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MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 08:46 UTC
Taxi drivers and private EV owners charge their vehicles at one of the electric vehicle charging stations in Barangay Bago, Davao City, on Friday, October 2.
According to reports, sales of electric vehicles have recently surged amid rising fossil fuel prices.
📸: Keith Bacongco/MB
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:45 UTC
Wang Xiyu wins Asian Games tennis gold and Olympic berth
Wang Xiyu wins Asian Games tennis gold and Olympic berth
trib.alNAGOYA–China's Wang Xiyu, fresh from conquering top seed Alexandra Eala, toppled Zhang Shuai to win Asian Games women's tennis singles gold on Friday -- and a ticket to the Los Angeles
News5
02-Oct-26 · 08:45 UTC
PUSO SA MGA ATLETANG PINOY! 🇵🇭❤️
Umabot na sa 26 na medalya ang Pilipinas sa 20th Asian Games, as of 4:30 p.m. ngayong Biyernes, Oct. 2,
Kasalukuyang nasa ika-16 puwesto ang bansa sa overall medal standings.
Kabilang sa mga pinakahuling nag-ambag sa tally ang gold medal ni Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape sa mixed individual virtual taekwondo at ang bronze nina Khylem Progella at Sofiah Pagara sa women’s beach volleyball.
Samantala, nangunguna pa rin ang China sa medal tally na may 159 gold medals, kasunod ang Japan na may 66 gold medals.
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 08:45 UTC
Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña plans to bring before the Office of the Ombudsman the proposed acquisition of properties along F. Vestil St. in Barangay Mambaling for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project, questioning the reported valuation and the use of public funds for the transaction.
Read this story from SunStar Cebu here:
CBRT lot deal flagged
sunstar.com.phCEBU City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña plans to bring before the Office of the Ombudsman the proposed acquisition of properties along F. Vestil St. in Barangay Mamba
MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 08:45 UTC
Stressing that parents, teachers, and the government must work together to prevent violence in schools, President Marcos called on parents to guide and closely watch over their children.
READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/10/02/marcos-urges-parents-to-watch-closely-over-children-help-prevent-tragic-school-incidents
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:45 UTC
CFO to overseas Filipinos: Check forwarders before sending boxes
By Marita Moaje
MANILA – The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is urging Filipinos abroad to verify cargo forwarders before sending balikbayan boxes this Christmas season, citing recent cases of thousands of packages left unclaimed at Philippine ports.
In a news release Friday, CFO Chairperson Dante “Klink” Ang II said non-resident Filipinos (NRFs) should check the Bureau of Customs (BOC) list of accredited cargo forwarders for consolidated balikbayan shipments before handing over their packages.
“For many Filipinos overseas, a balikbayan box is more than a shipment. It represents months of hard work and is one of the ways they share the fruits of their labor with their families back home,” Ang said.
“We want our kababayans (countrymen) to enjoy the Christmas season knowing that the boxes they carefully prepared have a better chance of reaching their families safely and on time.”
He added a few minutes spent checking official government information before shipping can help prevent months of problems later.
Ang urged NRF to review BOC advisories on forwarding companies with records of abandoned balikbayan boxes.
Last May, the BOC filed criminal complaints against Makati Express Cargo, Inc. and several responsible officers over about 36,826 balikbayan boxes left unclaimed at ports in Manila, Cebu and Davao.
Meanwhile, in June, the bureau filed another batch of complaints against five cargo forwarding firms involved in the abandonment of about 3,176 boxes and alleged violations, including unauthorized deconsolidation and fraudulent declaration.
The CFO said senders may suffer financial losses when boxes are not delivered, while families in the Philippines are left disappointed, waiting for packages prepared by their loved ones overseas.
The agency advised NRFs to verify the identity and accreditation of their chosen forwarder and its Philippine counterpart, and to keep receipts, tracking…
BusinessWorld
02-Oct-26 · 08:45 UTC
OPINION | 99 years of certainty? Long-term leases for foreign investors
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:44 UTC
Thinking Trillanes is ‘not welcome’ in trial is a ‘baseless assumption’ – Tongol
Thinking Trillanes is ‘not welcome’ in trial is a ‘baseless assumption’ – Tongol
trib.alFormer Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV (File photo from MARY JOY SALCEDO / INQUIRER.net) MANILA, Philippines — The impression of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV that he is "not welcome" in
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:42 UTC
KAIA set to perform at Music Matters Live festival in Singapore
KAIA set to perform at Music Matters Live festival in Singapore
trib.alKAIA. (Handout photo) P-pop girl group KAIA is set to lead the “Made in the Philippines” spotlight at Music Matters Live in Singapore on Saturday, Oct. 3. The five-member group will take
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:42 UTC
Romblon governor seeks wider social pension coverage for seniors
Romblon governor seeks wider social pension coverage for seniors
trib.alRomblon Gov. Trina Firmalo-Fabic on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, urged the national government to expand coverage of the social pension program to include senior citizens receiving low monthly pensions from
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:42 UTC
GSIS widens pensioner safety net, cuts barriers to benefits
By Wilnard Bacelonia
MANILA – More than 600,000 government pensioners are getting broader protection from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), with recent reforms removing restrictions on survivorship benefits and making pension transactions easier without requiring trips to its offices.
The pension fund highlighted the changes in a news release Friday as the country observes Filipino Elderly Week from Oct. 1 to 7, shifting its focus from simply paying pensions to reducing rules and processes that could prevent retirees and their families from fully accessing benefits.
Among the most significant changes is the removal of the cap on survivorship pensions, allowing qualified surviving spouses to receive the full 50 percent of their deceased partner's pension regardless of the amount.
GSIS also scrapped the cohabitation restriction, meaning a survivorship pension will no longer be terminated merely because the beneficiary lives with another partner. The benefit will end only upon remarriage.
“Our responsibility to our pensioners does not end when they retire. We must continue to protect their benefits and make our processes easier to navigate,” GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said.
The state pension fund has also relaxed its Christmas cash gift rules. Pensioners who miss the April deadline for their Annual Pensioners Information Revalidation (APIR) will no longer automatically forfeit the benefit, provided they eventually complete the requirement.
Another adjustment took effect July 13, when GSIS raised its funeral benefit to PHP50,000 from PHP30,000 to help cover burial and funeral expenses of deceased members or pensioners. Claims may be filed within four years.
Qualified uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and Bureau of Fire Protection are covered by a PHP10,000 funeral benefit.
GSIS has likewise moved more…
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:41 UTC
SIZZLING REVELATIONS NG PBB S1 BOYS
Muling makakasama ni "Gandang Gabi Vice" co-host Vince Maristela ang kaniyang ex-housemates na sina Brent Manalo, Ralph De Leon, River Joseph at Emilio Daez.
Ang pasilip sa matitinding revelations sa episode ngayong Linggo, ichi-chika sa 24 Oras mamayang 6:30 PM.
News5
02-Oct-26 · 08:41 UTC
ALEX EALA, KASAMA SA PODIUM OF CHAMPIONS 🥉🇵🇭
Proud na tumindig si Alex Eala sa women’s singles podium matapos makuha ang bronze medal sa 20th Asian Games sa Aichi-Nagoya.
Kasama niya sa podium sina gold medalist Wang Xiyu, silver medalist Zhang Shuai, at kapwa bronze medalist Yulia Putintseva.
📸: POC Media
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:40 UTC
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:40 UTC
Gov't to subsidize premium share of employed solo parents
By Perla Lena
ILOILO CITY – Employed solo parents are now granted immediate eligibility to avail themselves of benefits from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
PhilHealth - Western Visayas public affairs unit head Janimhe Jalbuna, in an interview on Friday, said the personal share for the premium of solo parents will be subsidized by the national government, while the employer will continue to pay its share.
Jalbuna said that under the previous circular, employed solo parents were still paying their personal share.
"With the new circular, even if they are gainfully employed, they will no longer pay their personal share because it will be paid by the government," she said.
Their employer should send a certification indicating the list of solo parents, with an attached PhilHealth Member Registration Form and solo parent ID. Otherwise, the system will automatically compute their premium.
The deadline for paying their October premium is Nov. 15 and 20, so they still have time to process their documents, she added.
PhilHealth - Western Visayas has 2,800 solo parents and 3,321 dependents availing of benefits.
She added that the benefits of the solo parent will also be availed of by their dependents, 22 years old and below, and those they declare in their solo parent ID up to the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity.
Before the new circular, indigent solo parents were already benefiting from PhilHealth benefits.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s regional office, as of June, has registered 9,763 solo parents, 4,190 of them female, and the rest male.
The highest registration was from Capiz, with 5,260; Antique, 1,429; Guimaras, 1,147; Iloilo, 1,068; and Aklan, 859.
PhilHealth Circular 2026-0015 further strengthens the implementation of the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, ensuring that qualified solo parents continuously receive their PhilHealth benefits.…
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:39 UTC
'WELCOME TO LE BISTROT SOPHIE' 👩🍳
French astronaut Sophie Adenot prepared a meal for her fellow space crew members aboard the International Space Station in collaboration with a chef.
"It’s a long-standing space tradition: every ESA astronaut collaborates with a chef to create a selection of “bonus food” reserved for special occasions," the European Space Agency wrote in its post.
(📸: europeanspaceagency/Instagram)
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MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 08:38 UTC
A nationwide legislative consultation and oversight initiative of the House of Representatives dubbed “LEGISHEAR Bawat Batas Mahalaga” is held at the Victorias City Coliseum in Negros Occidental on Friday, Oct. 2.
It aims to bring Congress to ordinary citizens to voice their concerns and hear from the lawmakers.
The event was hosted by Negros Occidental third district Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez, and led by House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III.| via Glazyl Masculino
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:37 UTC
UP Rural High School slams red-tagging over martial law event
UP Rural High School slams red-tagging over martial law event
trib.alA composite image from the UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES RURAL HIGH SCHOOL MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Rural High School (UPRHS) has strongly condemned
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:37 UTC
UULAN BA?
Narito ang Weather Forecast hatid ng GMA News base sa 24-hour Public Weather Forecast ng PAGASA.
Bisitahin ang gmanetwork.com/news para sa iba pang balita.
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 08:37 UTC
Senate impeachment court spokesperson Reginald Tongol says the prosecution's dropping of witnesses fast-tracked Vice President Duterte's impeachment trial
Verdict on Sara Duterte may be out December 16 — Senate court spokesman
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Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:37 UTC
DOTr launches 3rd Love Bus route in Davao City
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has launched the third Love Bus route in Davao City, connecting Toril and Roxas Avenue.
In a statement on Friday, Acting Transportation Secretary Banoy Lopez said the route is part of the government's push to give Davao residents safe, reliable and convenient public transport.
"President (Ferdinand R.) Marcos (Jr.) asked us to bring back the Love Bus and take it to more cities. With the Toril–Roxas route, we are bringing the Love Bus closer to the communities," Lopez said.
The Toril-Roxas route covers 33.73 km. and is served by six Love Bus units, each making six trips. It is expected to serve an estimated 1,860 passengers per day.
Commuters can ride the Love Bus for free during the morning peak hours from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and the afternoon peak hours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. under the Libreng Sakay program.
Commuters traveling the full Toril-Roxas stretch, or vice versa, can save PHP40 per one-way trip.
The new route joins the two Love Bus routes already running in Davao City — University of Mindanao-Matina to Tugbok and Lasang to Sasa via Roxas Avenue.
The expansion follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to extend the Love Bus to more cities outside Metro Manila. (PNA)
LOVE BUS. A passenger alights from a Love Bus by the roadside in Davao City on Friday (Oct. 2, 2026). The Department of Transportation has launched the third Love Bus route in Davao City, connecting Toril and Roxas Avenue. (Photo courtesy of DOTr)
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:36 UTC
UAAP: Cabs Cabonilas proves vital for FEU as rookie season rolls on
UAAP: Cabs Cabonilas proves vital for FEU as rookie season rolls on
gmanetwork.comWasting no time in showcasing his budding potential in the seniors division, reigning UAAP high school season and finals Most Valuable Player Cabs Cabonilas is already staking his claim as one of the main protagonists for a stacked Far Eastern University squad.
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:36 UTC
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WEATHER UPDATE: 4:35 PM October 2, 2026 (Friday) #WeatherPatrol
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:35 UTC
BELLE'S PHOTO DUMP 📷
Belle Mariano shared some of her recent life events online.
(📸: Belle/Instagram)
News5
02-Oct-26 · 08:35 UTC
YOU MAKE US PROUD, ALEX! 🥉🇵🇭
Masayang tinanggap ni Alex Eala ang kanyang bronze medal sa women’s singles ng 20th Asian Games sa Aichi-Nagoya.
Proud na iniuwi ng Filipina tennis star ang isa na namang medalya para sa Pilipinas.
📸: POC Media
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:35 UTC
3 Pangasinan towns seek accounting of PhilHealth primary care funds
3 Pangasinan towns seek accounting of PhilHealth primary care funds
trib.alPhilippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). MANILA, Philippines — Three municipalities filed a joint petition with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to obtain an
MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 08:35 UTC
Cesar E.A. Virata, the former prime minister and finance chief who laid the structural foundations of modern Philippine fiscal policy and guided the nation's economy through some of its most turbulent decades, has died. He was 95.
His death was announced Friday, by the Department of Finance (DOF). Born on Dec. 12, 1930, Virata passed away on Oct. 2, 2026.
Read the full article in the comments section below. #MBbusiness
BusinessMirror
02-Oct-26 · 08:35 UTC
Cosplay Mania 2026 is finally back 🥳
Cosplay Mania returns with the theme Cosplay Mania: Dazzling Diamond at Halls 1 to 4 of the SMX Convention Center where fans can enjoy transforming into their beloved characters, interact with cosplayers, and buy official and fan-made merchandise such as keychains, art prints, pins, stickers, among others.
It will be available from October 2 to 4 with ticket tiers starting from the Shopper's Pass up to the 3-Day VIP Portal Pass with prices ranging from 300 to 7,550 pesos.
Via Charlou Mabanta/ BM
#CosplayMania2026 #KnowMore #BusinessMirror
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:35 UTC
Malugod na tinanggap ng majority senators ang desisyon ng Korte Suprema na ibasura ang petisyong kumukuwestiyon sa pagpupulong ng Senado noong Hunyo kung kailan napatalsik si Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano bilang Senate president. | via TV Patrol
Nasa comments section ang buong ulat.
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:35 UTC
MEDALS PA MORE 🇵🇭
Nakamit ni Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape ang ikaapat na gold medal ng Pilipinas sa 2026 Asian Games matapos manaig laban sa pambato ng Vietnam sa mixed individual virtual taekwondo.
Naka-silver medal naman si Carlo Paalam sa men’s 55kg boxing finals match.
Ang nagpapatuloy na laban ng mga atletang Pinoy sa 2026 Asian Games, abangan sa 24 Oras.
MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 08:32 UTC
Now Streaming on The Sit Down.
Our episode with Rep. Chel Diokno is officially streaming!
Stream it now on
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOvfvbecRwg&list=PLszabx2vTIirLkUBz3n_qyQE4aM3QIOz-&index=1
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:31 UTC
CONGRATULATIONS, ALEX!
Pinay tennis star Alex Eala receives her #AsianGames bronze medal during the awarding ceremony of the women’s singles tennis event.
The World No. 18 missed out on a gold medal after her 6-3, 3-6, 2-6 loss to China's Wang Xiyu (World No. 85) in the semifinals.
The tennis ace, who was the No. 1 seed in the continental meet, has no regrets choosing to represent the country to miss out on the Beijing Open.
Eala matched her output at the previous Asiad in 2023. (📷: POC Media)
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:31 UTC
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed at 5,629.03 on Friday, October 2, 2026. (via Inquirer Business)
For more stories, visit https://business.inquirer.net/category/latest-stories/stocks
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed at 5,629.03 on Friday, October 2, 2026.
For more stories, visit https://business.inquirer.net/category/latest-stories/stocks
News5
02-Oct-26 · 08:30 UTC
ILLEGAL RECLAMATION SA TAGUIG
Nanawagan si Sen. Ping Lacson sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) at Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) na tingnan ang aniya’y patuloy na reclamation sa Taguig side ng Laguna Lake.
Ibinahagi ni Lacson ang video ng joint on-site inspection ng Office of the Ombudsman, Philippine Reclamation Authority, Land Registration Authority at Department of Public Works and Highways.
📽 : Office of Senator Ping Lacson
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GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:30 UTC
Senator Bam Aquino has filed a bill seeking to provide more government support for Filipino creative workers who travel abroad for professional opportunities, with SB19 helping him create the proposed measure.
Read more:
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/1004538/sb19-bam-aquino-file-bill-seeking-support-for-filipino-creatives-going-global/story/
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:30 UTC
What meteor showers should you watch for this October?
What meteor showers should you watch for this October?
gmanetwork.comTwo meteor showers are expected to illuminate the sky this month, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) October 2026 Calendar of Astronomical Events.
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 08:30 UTC
Students of Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial National High School in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City were sent home early Thursday, Oct. 1, after a bomb threat was posted on Facebook.
Read this story from SunStar Cebu here:
Bomb threat empties school
sunstar.com.phSTUDENTS of Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial National High School in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City were sent home early Thursday, Oct. 1, after a bomb threat was p
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:30 UTC
Pinakukumpirma ng depensa kay City of Samal Deputy Register of Deeds III Marco Pineda kung tumutukoy sa isang property sa Barangay Matanos, IGACOS ang nakasaad sa 2019 SALN ni Vice President Sara Duterte.
Binasa ni Pineda ang property description sa transfer certificate of title ngunit sinabi niyang hindi siya makapagbibigay ng konklusyon dahil ngayon lamang niya nakita ang dokumento. #VPOnTrial
MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 08:30 UTC
Fresh from receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Lea Salonga is returning to the Philippine theater stage in "Ang Tahanan ni Bernarda Alba," opening in February 2027.
READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/10/02/lea-salonga-returns-to-ph-theater-in-ang-tahanan-ni-bernarda-alba
BusinessWorld
02-Oct-26 · 08:30 UTC
PNB Holdings Corp. has signed a lease agreement with creative agency RNDMD for office space at PNB Makati Center along Ayala Avenue, adding a new tenant to the property as the company continues to build occupancy. https://zurl.co/4pJ1S
PNB Holdings signs new office tenant in Makati - BusinessWorld Online
bworldonline.comNEWLY LISTED PNB Holdings Corp. has signed a lease agreement with creative agency RNDMD for office space at…
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:29 UTC
'DI LANG BATAK, MAY HUMOR DIN!
Nagkuwento si Vince Maristela sa kaniyang pagiging co-host ni Meme Vice Ganda sa "Gandang Gabi Vice."
This Sunday, may mini reunion si Vince with Pinoy Big Brother S1 Collab boys na sina Brent Manalo, Ralph De Leon, River Joseph at Emilio Daez sa “Gandang Gabi Vice.”
Ang pasilip sa mga dapat abangan diyan, ichi-chika mamaya sa 24 Oras!
Abangan sa #24Oras — Reunion ng PBB sa GGV?
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MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 08:28 UTC
On Sept. 22, the government announced proposals to build five rainwater impounding facilities in Metro Manila with a combined capacity of 107,600 cubic meters. These would temporarily store rainwater and ease pressure on drainage systems during heavy rains. Their estimated cost is about ₱4.05 billion, subject to government review, approval, budgeting and procurement.
#MBOpinions
READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/10/01/heed-the-warnings-about-el-nino
News5
02-Oct-26 · 08:28 UTC
‘KAPAG HINDI PA IMPEACHABLE ‘YAN, EWAN KO NA LANG’
‘Yan ang binitiwang pahayag ni dating senador Antonio Trillanes IV matapos niyang isiwalat ang umano’y pagtanggap ng pera ni Vice Pres. Sara Duterte mula sa gobyerno ng China.
Iginiit ng dating senador na mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang pagtanggap ng anumang donasyon mula sa isang dayuhang pamahalaan, lalo na ng isang mataas na opisyal ng bansa.
Dagdag pa ni Trillanes, maaari umanong maging basehan ng impeachment ang ganitong klaseng aksyon ni VP Sara. #VPSaraOnTrial
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:28 UTC
ABS-CBN News is live now.
Catch the top stories of the day on ANC’s ‘Top Story’ (2 October 2026)
Top Story | ANC (2 October 2026)
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Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:28 UTC
S. Korea supports PH economic, security priorities at ASEAN summit
By Joyce Ann Rocamora
MANILA – The Korean government will throw its full support behind the Philippines’ economic and security priorities as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as the country prepares to host the ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in November.
“Korea fully aligns with your priorities on regional peace, maritime security, economic drivers, and people-centered empowerment,” new Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Dong-Gy said during the Korean National Day reception on Oct. 1.
“As we look ahead to the summit next month, let me reaffirm that the Republic of Korea stands ready to support your leadership, not merely as a dialogue partner but as an unwavering strategic partner and a steadfast friend,” he added.
South Korea is one of ASEAN's 12 dialogue partners, having been accorded this status in 1991.
The relationship was formally elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) at the 25th ASEAN-Korea Summit to Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of Dialogue Relations in October 2024.
At present, Korea stands as ASEAN’s 5th largest trading partner and 7th largest source of foreign direct investment, with trade amounting to USD208 billion and foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow from Korea to ASEAN reaching USD7.5 billion in 2024.
Bilaterally, Lee said cooperation between Korea and the Philippines is in “full sail,” covering more areas from agriculture, defense, trade and investment, cybersecurity to people-to-people ties.
South Korea is working with the Philippines on a USD25 million initiative to establish a national cybersecurity center, which the envoy said will include sharing of operational expertise and training for Filipino cybersecurity experts.
The countries are also expanding cooperation on marine environment protection through the USD8.2 million Korea-donated cleanup vessel MV Nilad that will help remove marine litter and respond to oil spill…
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:26 UTC
ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES & HEALTHCARE NATIONWIDE 🩺
To make medical supplies and healthcare products more accessible to Filipino communities, Medical Depot will open 300 new stores in the next three years.
Leading the expansion are the Medical Depot Founder, Chairman, and CEO Rodolfo "Rudy" Medina and Vice Chairwoman Lilian "Baby" Medina.
#BrandedUp — with Medical Depot.
Medical Depot to open 300 new stores in three years, expanding access to affordable medical supplies nationwide
philstarlife.comMedical Depot plans to open 300 new stores over the next three years, expanding access to medical supplies and healthcare products across the Philippines.
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:25 UTC
PESO CLOSES AT 62.535
Here’s the closing exchange rate of the Philippine peso against the US dollar on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Visit business.inquirer.net for more business news and updates.
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:25 UTC
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Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:24 UTC
‘LIMOT NA BAYANI NG MARTIAL LAW’?
Sa tuwing ginugunita ang pagdeklara ng martial law sa Pilipinas, muling nabibigyang-pansin ang kuwento ni Liliosa Hilao, isa sa mga kabataang biktima ng batas militar.
Makalipas ang mahigit 54 taon, unti-unti na nga bang nakakalimot ang mga Pilipino sa isang kabataang naging simbolo ng mga sinapit ng marami noong malagim na panahong ito? #PhilSTARUnwrapped
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:24 UTC
Jojo Bragais ‘will do everything’ for Miss Grand International bet Angelica Lopez
Jojo Bragais ‘will do everything’ for Miss Grand International bet Angelica Lopez
trib.alJojo Bragais with Miss Grand Philippines Angelica Lopez. Image: INQUIRER.net/Armin P. Adina Jojo Bragais, the popular international pageant shoe designer who is now the president of the Reina
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:24 UTC
'HURADO FOR TODAY'
Ibinahagi ni Ahtisa Manalo ang kaniyang experience sa pagiging judge sa "Miss Q & A" ng "It's Showtime."
(📷: Ralph Gamboa)
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:23 UTC
DICT pushes collective defense, action in cybersecurity month
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is rallying the government, the private sector, and the public into a collective defense against cyber threats during this year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
In a statement on Friday, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda pushed Filipinos and institutions to move beyond awareness and build the capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents.
"The strongest defense against cyber threats is an informed, prepared, and united nation," Aguda said.
"Cybersecurity starts with each of us, but it succeeds when we work together. Through Digital Bayanihan, we can protect what matters and build a digital Philippines that is safer, stronger, and ready for the future.”
The campaign underscores that resilience requires more than awareness. Individuals and organizations alike must understand the risks they face, strengthen their defenses, and prepare for disruptions.
The celebration carries the theme "HABI: Salig sa Gawa, Tibay sa Banta" and the message "A People-Centered Approach to a Resilient Philippine Cyberspace."
Inspired by the weaving together of different threads into a stronger whole, HABI reflects the spirit of Digital Bayanihan, bringing together people, institutions, technologies, capabilities, and partnerships to strengthen the country's cybersecurity posture.
The campaign is anchored on four pillars. Cyber Tanaw (Vision) focuses on emerging threats, artificial intelligence, new technologies, digital trust, and cyber threat intelligence. Cyber Salig (Trust) highlights the protection of identities, data, devices, systems, and critical infrastructure, along with the importance of cyber hygiene.
Cyber Balangay (Barangay) emphasizes cooperation, information sharing, partnerships, capability-building, and collective defense; while Cyber Tibay (Strength) focuses on resilience, incident…
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 08:22 UTC
Khylem Harl Progella and Sofiah Shanine Pagara complete a thrilling come-from-behind win over China to give the Philippines its first-ever beach volleyball medal in the Asian Games
Progella, Pagara turn back China for PH's maiden Asian Games beach volleyball medal
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News5
02-Oct-26 · 08:21 UTC
Nagsara ang halaga ng piso kontra dolyar sa P62.535 kada $1 ngayong Biyernes, Oct. 2.
Mas mababa ito ng 0.24 kumpara sa P62.775 na closing rate noong kahapon na unang araw ng buwan.
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:21 UTC
Devotees welcome the procession of the patron saint of San Francisco de Malabon, locally known as “Tata Kiko,” as the image is brought out of the historic church on Friday afternoon, for the Caracol parade in General Trias City.
The annual celebration is an expression of faith and thanksgiving for the community’s bountiful harvest and blessings. (Photos by Edd Gumban/The Philippine STAR)
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:20 UTC
The Philippine peso closed at P62.535:$1 on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
Visit gmanetwork.com/news for more updates.
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:20 UTC
PNP pledges support for safe, orderly NCAP resumption in Metro Manila
By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan
MANILA – The Philippine National Police on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to assist local authorities in maintaining road discipline and public order as several Metro Manila local government units prepare to resume the enforcement of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) next week.
PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the organization supports lawful efforts aimed at improving traffic safety and compliance with road regulations.
“The Philippine National Police respects the decision allowing the resumption of NCAP and supports lawful measures that promote road discipline, traffic safety, and efficient enforcement. We encourage all motorists to comply with traffic regulations and remain informed of local ordinances,” Nartatez said in a statement.
Manila, Quezon City, Valenzuela, Parañaque, Muntinlupa and San Juan are set to resume NCAP on Oct. 5. The system uses closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, digital cameras and other technologies to document traffic violations without requiring traffic enforcers to stop motorists.
The resumption follows the Supreme Court’s June 3, 2026 decision that dismissed consolidated petitions challenging NCAP ordinances in Manila, Quezon City, Valenzuela, Parañaque and Muntinlupa. The decision, made public on July 9, also lifted the remaining temporary restraining order against the local ordinances.
While the PNP is not the primary implementing agency for NCAP, Nartatez said police units have been instructed to assist concerned local governments in its implementation as needed.
And as the policy returns to participating cities, Nartatez urged motorists to remain informed and use available legal remedies for any concerns involving reported violations.
“We urge motorists to view NCAP as a tool for promoting safer roads and responsible driving. Those with concerns should make use of the proper channels provided…
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:19 UTC
BACK-TO-BACK BRONZE FOR KAILA! 🥉🇵🇭
Jenna Kaila Napolis captures the bronze medal in the women’s -52kg jiu-jitsu event at the 20th Asian Games in Japan after defeating Mongolia’s Tsagaanbileg Altangerel, 2-0, in the bronze medal match.
The podium finish marks Napolis’ second consecutive Asian Games bronze, following her bronze medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Games.
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:18 UTC
Bisperas ng kasal nang itinakbo sa ospital ang 62-anyos na ama ng bride na si Bayan Patroller Mariel Joy Baptisma-Cortez, kaya nagpasya siyang dumalaw sa ospital para dito mag-photoshoot kasama ang amang may cancer.
Excited sana si Baptisma-Cortez dahil sa kanilang tatlong babaeng magkakapatid ay siya sana ang unang ihahatid sa altar ng amang si Joseph Pla Baptisma.
Para matiyak na kasama pa rin ang tatay sa mahalagang araw ng kaniyang buhay ay dinalaw niya muna sa ospital para sa simpleng photoshoot nang kumpleto ang pamilya, bago ikasal sa Daet, Camarines Norte. | via Ren Chester Garcia, Bayan Mo, Ipatrol Mo
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:15 UTC
The Department of Justice is in the final stages of reviewing a request to bring Apollo Quiboloy to the US to face criminal charges, but his actual transfer may take time due to possible legal challenges.
READ MORE: https://inqnews.net/DOJPetitionAlmostReady
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Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 08:15 UTC
The Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) is proposing a P53.02 million mitigation plan to help farmers and fisherfolk cope with the expected effects of super El Niño, including prolonged heat, water shortages and possible pest infestations.
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From Sun Star: Agriculture office seeks P53M for El Niño prep
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:15 UTC
Kung tao 'yan, paki-comment. Baka mamaya same tayo. 😠 #Newsapan
MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 08:15 UTC
Japanese Ambassador Kitagawa Katsuro has committed to help deepen the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership during his tour of duty in Manila.
New Japanese envoy to Philippines vows to further deepen strategic ties during diplomatic mission
mb.com.phJapanese Ambassador Kitagawa Katsuro has committed to help deepen the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership during his tour of duty in Manila.“I shall exert...
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:14 UTC
UY... FAVORITE? 🫣💗
Actress Mika Salamanca sparked "kilig" among fans after featuring Wil Ashley in her September dump on Friday.
Salamanca captioned the photo, "my favorite (corn)," to which Ashley responded, "favorite ko rin."
The two former Pinoy Big Brother housemates sparked dating rumors after being spotted spending quality time together. (Instagram/Mika Salamanca)
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:13 UTC
PH, ADB ink P48-B financing deal to strengthen Universal Health Care
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor
MANILA – The Philippine government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 119.745 billion Japanese yen (about PHP48 billion) financing agreement to support reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s universal health care system and expanding Filipinos’ access to quality and responsive health services.
In a news release on Friday, the Department of Finance said Secretary Frederick Go signed the agreement on behalf of the Philippine government.
The financing will support the Build Universal Health Care Program – Subprogram 3 (BUHC3), which focuses on strengthening health financing, improving health service delivery, and enhancing information management and accountability across the health system.
“By signing this agreement, we are making a long-term investment in the country’s human capital and resilience," he said.
"With the support of our development partners, we can advance reforms that will build a stronger, more responsive health system, and better equip it to serve Filipinos.”
Under BUHC3, reforms will focus on three key areas: sustainable financing and strategic purchasing for universal health care; integrated delivery of quality health services; and information management and performance accountability.
The program will also support reforms addressing gender-specific health concerns and the health impacts of climate change to make the country's health system more responsive and resilient to emerging needs.
Building on the gains of the first two subprograms, BUHC3 adopts a programmatic approach to support the systematic implementation of health policy reforms at both the national and local levels.
The program will be implemented by the Department of Health and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PNA)
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:12 UTC
Hindi raw maintindihan ng 2026 Asian Games silver medalist at Tokyo Olympics silver medalist na si Carlo Paalam kung bakit paulit-ulit umano siyang pinipigilan ng referee tuwing sinusubukan niyang umatake at magpakawala ng suntok laban sa Japanese boxer na si Rui Yamaguchi ng host country na Japan. | POC Media via JP Soriano/GMA News
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Carlo Paalam, hindi umano maintindihan ang officiating sa kaniyang gold medal match | GMA News
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GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:11 UTC
Marcos on school shootings: Everyone has a role to protect kids
Marcos on school shootings: Everyone has a role to protect kids
gmanetwork.comPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday said that protecting children amid the spate of school shootings is everyone's responsibility.
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:11 UTC
The Department of Education (DepEd) has updated its building standards for new public schools starting Fiscal Year 2027, requiring facilities to be designed to withstand super typhoons and magnitude 8.0 earthquakes.
The new standards also require universal accessibility features, improved ventilation and health protocols to make schools more inclusive and future-ready.
DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2026 was issued by Education Secretary Sonny Angara. | (📸: DepEd)
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:10 UTC
Posible umanong makapaglabas ang Senate Impeachment Court ng hatol kay Vice President Sara Duterte hanggang Dec. 16, ayon kay Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Reginald Tongol.
“Mas malakas po ‘yung confidence ng ating impeachment court na matatapos ito bago mag-holiday recess po ang Senado. So by December 16 ay magkakaroon na ng final verdict,” ayon sa abogado.
Bisitahin ang www.gmanetwork.com/news para sa updates.
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:10 UTC
Cesar E.A. Virata, the Philippines’ longest-serving finance chief and former Prime Minister under President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., died on Friday, October 2, at the age of 95.
His death was announced by the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), where he served as a director since 1995 and as corporate vice chairperson for 26 years. No further details were given.
READ: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/1004527/cesar-virata-philippines-longest-serving-finance-chief-dies-at-95/story/
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:10 UTC
Baguio eyes café-style HIV center to entice more testings
By Liza Agoot
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) said it is mulling on further upgrading its “Namnama” (hope) counselling and testing center to make it more enticing to the public.
The Namnama center is in a container van, one of several used as a testing facility during the Covid-19 pandemic, at the Baguio Convention Center compound.
It operates from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. when there are no more people in the area as patients prefer not to be seen.
“We are thinking of making the Namnama center look like a regular coffee shop where clients can come for coffee, relax and get counselling or be tested for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)," city health officer Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes said in an interview Friday.
She said a cafe-style space will attract more visitors, helping them boost their educational programs and expand their “Project Bonjing” lectures which they implement in partnership with the Sangguniang Kabataan.
Dr. Virgilio Clement Bilalat, Medical Officer IV of the City Health Services Office (CHSO) and in-charge of the office's social hygiene clinic, said in a press release that the city has recorded 812 HIV cases from 1986 to March this year.
The 12 cases diagnosed between January and March were all male, with majority identified as men who have sex with men and mostly belonging to the 15 to 34 age group.
Bilalat said the Department of Health estimates Baguio to have around 1,300 HIV cases so far, leaving around 500 cases yet to be identified.
He said the clinic continues to work with government and non-government organizations in finding possible cases, including through online platforms and contact tracing.
“That is why we are making efforts to make testing more accessible to those who want to be tested, especially those who have been in contact with persons diagnosed to have HIV,” Bilalat said.
“We understand that there are some who are afraid to go for testing…
BusinessWorld
02-Oct-26 · 08:09 UTC
The peso jumped by 24 centavos to close at P62.535 against the dollar on Friday.| via Aaron Sy
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:09 UTC
NCAP BACK IN 6 METRO MANILA CITIES ON OCT 5, 2026
Traffic signs informing motorists that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) is in effect are seen along roads in Manila and EDSA-Taft in Pasay City on Friday.
Six local government units, including Pasay, in Metro Manila are set to reimplement the NCAP starting October 5, 2026, months after the Supreme Court lifted the temporary restraining order on the policy. (Photos by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)
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Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:08 UTC
MALIII 😭
Kumalap ng iba’t ibang hirit ang komento ng isang netizen sa post ng aktor na si Dennis Trillo sa social media platform na Threads.
“Seryoso muna tayo today… taping muna ako ng HARI ng TONDO! Of course, No Bashing, it’s for fun ✌🏼,” saad ni Dennis sa kanyang post.
“Lakas naman ng loob mo. May ambag ka ba habang lumalaki sila Julia, Claudia at Leon?” komento naman ng isang netizen.
“Huyy hindi sya yon HAHAHAHAHAHA,” wika ng isa.
“Maliiii! Ikalma mo teh,” hirit pa ng isa.
(Threads/dennistrillo)
BusinessWorld
02-Oct-26 · 08:07 UTC
The Philippine Peso closed at P62.535 against the US dollar on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Visit www.bworldonline.com for the latest news and updates.
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:07 UTC
KAYA MO BANG HINDI TUMAWA SA KANILA? 🫣😂
Comedian-TV host Vice Ganda on Thursday teased the return of "LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines," with its second season set to premiere on October 30, 2026.
The new season will bring together comedians Epy Quizon, Candy Pangilinan, Ethel Booba, Pooh, Donna Cariaga, Chariz Solomon, Esnyr, James Caraan and Charuth for a six-hour challenge where the goal is to make others laugh while keeping a straight face. (Screenshots/Team Vice PH)
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:07 UTC
BLUE IS COMING TO THE PHILIPPINES!
It’s time to show one love for Blue as the British boy band returns to the Philippines for three shows in January 2027.
Full story in the comments
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:07 UTC
Photos show Chinese construction of a runway on Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago which is well underway with analysts estimating it could be completed by mid-2027, strengthening Beijing's military control over the disputed South China Sea.
Satellite images reviewed by Reuters show grading work, piles of gravel and concrete, and compaction cranes in operation to build a full-scale runway that military attaches and security analysts say could be one of China's most important offshore bases in the region.
The images, taken on September 25, 2026 by commercial satellite imagery provider Vantor, also show a fully loaded gravel barge heading to a newly built wharf.
A completed base at Antelope would be China's most significant military expansion in the South China Sea in a decade, extending the reach of Chinese naval ships and military aircraft in a waterway that is an increasingly militarised arena of competition between Beijing and the United States and its allies over Taiwan. (Vantor/Handout) | via Reuters
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:07 UTC
Maritime cooperation among stakeholders vital amid Mideast tensions
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has highlighted the importance of strengthening maritime cooperation among government agencies and private stakeholders in addressing crisis situations.
MARINA hosted the 2nd Philippine Shipping and Shipbuilding Expo and Conference (PHILSHIPCON) during the Blue Economy Annual Trade and Conference (BEACON) 2026 on Wednesday.
In a statement on Friday, MARINA Overseas Shipping Service (OSS) Maritime Registry Division chief Gerico John Vincent Magbojos emphasized the need for collaboration among concerned entities in the overseas shipping sector.
"We meet at a time when our industry has been reminded, in very real terms, of how much is at stake on the high seas and how many people depend on the institutions in this room working together," Magbojos said.
On the other hand, MARINA OSS Cooperation and Strategic Maritime Initiatives Division chief Judy Honrado said acting together under uncertainty requires foresight, trust and discipline.
"This is precisely the spirit that BEACON and PHILSHIPCON 2026 seek to nurture and sustain," Honrado said.
Among the topics discussed at PHILSHIPCON 2026 were the overseas shipping sector's performance and interagency cooperation among MARINA, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in maritime crisis response, including a testimonial from a shipping company on ship safety and crew welfare during regional crises.
Government agencies, stakeholders and seafarers who safely transited from the Persian Gulf amid the Strait of Hormuz tension were also recognized, following their previous recognition by MARINA.
The Strait of Hormuz tension has driven up petroleum prices, prompting the government to implement measures to cushion the impact on the transport sector.
These include a PHP12 per liter fuel discount for jeepney and UV Express operators,…
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 08:07 UTC
Trillanes claims that the 'Chinese government and corporations' sent hundreds of millions of pesos to companies or organizations associated with Vice President Duterte
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Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:06 UTC
'RED FLAG, RED FLAG, PAANO TAYO MATUTUTO?'
With some quick to spot red flags—and sometimes quicker to leave when a relationship gets difficult—director Andoy Ranay asks: Are we leaving too soon instead of learning from our mistakes?
Catch Andoy Ranay, Jayda, and Generations hosts Luchi Cruz-Valdes, Raco Ruiz, and Abi Marquez as they talk about whether Gen Z is really “too soft” in the latest episode of Generations.
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:06 UTC
Trillanes won’t explain pressure, hits Escudero for not issuing subpoena
Trillanes won’t explain pressure, hits Escudero for not issuing subpoena
trib.alFormer Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV in file photo.INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines— While he declined to answer questions on what was the cause of the pressure on the prosecution
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:06 UTC
Jenna Kaila Napolis bags jiu-jitsu bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya #AsianGames2026 Friday (Oct. 2, 2026), beating Mongolia's Tsagaanbileg Altangerel in the women's -52kg.
Team Philippines raised its gold-silver-bronze tally to 4-6-16. | Photo: PSC
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:06 UTC
DEPDev pushes innovation agenda amid latest global ranking
By Anna Leah Gonzales
MANILA – The government will continue to advance the country’s national innovation agenda, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development said on Friday.
DEPDev made the statement following the release of the 2026 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) which ranked the country at 52nd out of 139 economies.
According to DEPDev, while the Philippines moved down two places from its 50th-place ranking in 2025, its GII score increased from 33.6 to 33.8, indicating a slight improvement in its overall innovation performance.
The country also remains seven places above its 2022 baseline ranking of 59th, showing sustained progress in strengthening its innovation ecosystem and enhancing its innovation competitiveness relative to its stage of development.
The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 targets placing the country among the top one-third of economies, or around 43rd place, by 2028.
The Philippines also maintained its status as an innovation overperformer, a distinction given to economies whose innovation performance exceeds expectations relative to their level of development.
“This marks the country’s eighth consecutive year receiving this recognition and underscores its ability to generate strong innovation outcomes despite persistent resource and development constraints,” DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said.
Balisacan, however, cited the need to regain momentum and strengthen the foundations of the country’s innovation ecosystem, particularly in research and development, human capital, infrastructure and innovation financing.
“These will be critical in enhancing competitiveness and achieving the country's long-term innovation agenda,” he said.
DEPDev said the National Innovation Council (NIC), chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., continues to implement the strategies and priorities embodied in the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document 2023-2028, the country’s roadmap for…
News5
02-Oct-26 · 08:05 UTC
PODIUM FINISH FOR NAPOLIS 🥉🇵🇭
All smiles si Kaila Napolis nang tanggapin niya ang bronze medal para sa Jiu Jitsu Women’s 52kg sa 2026 Asian Games ngayong Biyernes, Oct. 2.
#LakasNgPilipino #20thAsianGames #AichiNagoya2026
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Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 08:05 UTC
CONGRATS, KAILA! 🥉
Kaila Napolis secured the bronze medal in the women's 52kg ju-jitsu event at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nayoga, Japan on Friday. (Photos by Russell Palma/The Philippine STAR)
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:05 UTC
IN PHOTOS: Kaila Napolis scores Asian Games bronze in jiu-jitsu
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Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:05 UTC
P6.7-M misdeclared chicken shipment busted at Port of Subic
By Ferdinand Patinio
MANILA – Bureau of Customs (BOC) authorities at the Port of Subic have intercepted a PHP6.67 million shipment of frozen chicken meat from Hong Kong.
In a news release on Friday, the bureau said the shipment, contained in a 40-foot container and declared as cooked tofu, was flagged for inspection following intelligence information indicating that it might contain frozen or processed food products and agricultural commodities.
Examination showed 1,380 cartons of frozen chicken breast and 174 cartons of frozen fish tofu, contrary to its declaration.
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the seizure demonstrates that the bureau remains focused on its mandate despite recent organizational reforms.
“Despite the recent personnel movements and internal cleansing efforts at the Port of Subic, I expect our personnel to remain focused on protecting our borders and faithfully carrying out their responsibilities as public servants. Our commitment to preventing smuggling and safeguarding legitimate trade must remain steadfast,” he said.
“Let this seizure serve as a warning to smugglers and those who enable or protect them, whether inside or outside government: the bureau will relentlessly pursue violators and ensure that they are held accountable under the law.”
The BOC said it remains committed to ensuring food safety, and securing the country’s borders in line with the agency’s Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) Movement. (PNA)
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 08:05 UTC
Inaasahang i-turnover na sa Disyembre ang higit 300 mala-condo na pabahay sa Dasmariñas, ayon sa Pag-IBIG Fund at private developer Megawide. | via TV Patrol
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GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 08:01 UTC
SPEEDY RECOVERY, MAGPET 🦅
The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) rescued a young Philippine Eagle named “Magpet” after it was found weak in Barangay Manobo, Magpet, Cotabato, on September 27.
An X-ray revealed three airgun pellets lodged in the eagle’s body, PEF said. “Despite what it had gone through, the bird was still bright, alert, and responsive,” the foundation added.
Magpet remains under close veterinary care for treatment and rehabilitation.
COURTESY: Philippine Eagle Foundation/Website
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 08:00 UTC
Majority senators welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of a petition challenging the legality of the Senate session on June 3 that resulted in the ouster of then-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano.
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Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 08:00 UTC
WATCH: PNA HEADLINES - 1 (2026.10.02)
• PBBM to lead gov’t efforts in tackling ‘Super El Niño’
• P6.2-B aid, P39.8-B disaster fund ready for ‘super’ El Niño: Palace
• PBBM to welcome Polish president, discuss regional, global issues
• PhilHealth, HMOs, PHIs ink partnership to eliminate healthcare coverage gaps
• DHSUD opens Shelter Month with 4PH topping-off in Cavite
• P2.41-B allotted to boost MSME growth in 2027
• BOC destroys P1.4B illicit vape products
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MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 08:00 UTC
A 24‑year‑old construction worker was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal marching band instruments from a family museum in Angono, Rizal, early Thursday, Oct. 1.
Rizal museum break‑in foiled; suspect held
mb.com.phA 24‑year‑old construction worker was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal marching band instruments from a family museum in Angono, Rizal, early...
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 08:00 UTC
Cebu’s four major economies continued to expand in 2025, but all recorded slower growth pace than in the previous year, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 7 on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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BusinessWorld
02-Oct-26 · 08:00 UTC
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to resume nonstop flights between Manila and Saipan on Oct. 25 after suspending the route earlier this year due to repairs at Saipan International Airport. https://zurl.co/Rtst3
PAL to restore Manila-Saipan flights on Oct. 25 - BusinessWorld Online
bworldonline.comPHILIPPINE AIRLINES (PAL) is set to resume nonstop flights between Manila and Saipan on Oct. 25 after suspending…
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 07:58 UTC
T.O.P AND NANA ARE DATING! 👀❤️
Love is in the air for former BIGBANG member T.O.P and actress Nana, whose respective agencies have confirmed their romance.
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 07:57 UTC
Baron Geisler says he’s with his family, assures he’s ‘well, safe’
Baron Geisler says he’s with his family, assures he’s ‘well, safe’
trib.alImage: Instagram/@baron.geisler Baron Geisler assured fans that he is doing well, saying he is currently spending time with his family and will soon return to the limelight for new projects.
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 07:57 UTC
Fishers in Navotas River unload their catch on Friday (Oct. 2, 2026), but lamented their haul is fewer than usual. (PNA photos by Yancy Lim)
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 07:55 UTC
Asian Games 2026: Alas Pilipinas Men beat Uzbekistan in classification match
Asian Games 2026: Alas Pilipinas Men beat Uzbekistan in classification match
gmanetwork.comThe Alas Pilipinas Men notched their first win in the 2026 Asian Games after beating Uzbekistan, 25-19, 25-15, 23-25, 25-17, in the classification round on Friday in Japan.
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 07:55 UTC
Palace: Probe alleged China funds given to VP Sara if backed by evidence
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos
MANILA – Malacañang said Friday the allegations that organizations linked to Vice President Sara Duterte received funds from China should be investigated if supported by sufficient evidence.
This came after former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that the Tapang at Malasakit Alliance for the Philippines, Inc., a Davao City-based nonprofit founded by Duterte, received PHP150 million from the Chinese Embassy for the construction of 13 classrooms.
“Kung sapat ang ebidensya, hindi ito dapat isawalang bahala (If there is sufficient evidence, this should not be ignored),” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a statement.
“Walang paghuhusga sa ngayon ang administrasyon, ngunit dapat malaman ito ng mga kababayan natin kung may sapat naman na ebidensya (There is no judgment from the administration at this time, but our fellow citizens should be made aware of this if there is sufficient evidence).”
Trillanes also claimed that Cale88 Foods Corp, a food company owned by Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, received more than PHP319 million from China.
Castro said Filipinos, especially if they are public officials, could be considered “traitors” if they were found to be “selling” the country’s freedom to foreign entities.
She also suggested that some officials may have remained silent on China’s harassment of Filipino fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) because of money.
“Kaya pala tahimik sa mga karahasang natatanggap ng iba nating mangingisda sa kamay ng mga dayuhan at ang iba naman ay handang ipamigay ang parte ng ating teritoryo o karapatan sa WPS ay dahil natatapalan ng pera ang kanilang mga mata para talikuran ang pagmamahal sa sariling bayan at ibenta ang ating kalayaan (They remain silent about the violence being inflicted on some of our fisherfolk by foreigners, while others are willing to give away part of our territory or rights in the…
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 07:53 UTC
#BreastCancerAwareness and early detection discussed at the “Isyu Karon” forum at Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City on Friday (Oct. 2, 2026), part of the annual international campaign Pink October.
Surgical oncologist Dr. Mike Villanueva and breast surgeon Dr. Joan Fabiosa-Reyes from Southern Philippines Medical Center emphasized the importance of regular screening and early consultation, especially for women at higher risk.
They also highlighted the importance of patient support, including the assistance provided through PhilHealth and SPMC, which can help patients access free or subsidized treatment and lessen the financial burden of breast cancer care. | PNA video by Robinson Niñal Jr.
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 07:53 UTC
Court throws out plea to halt cargo operations at Cebu South Harbor
Court throws out plea to halt cargo operations at Cebu South Harbor
trib.alMANILA, Philippines - The Cebu Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 20 has denied, for lack of merit, a petition to stop the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) from allowing cargo vessels to use the
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 07:48 UTC
7 dead in Benguet mine gas poisoning
By Liza Agoot
BAGUIO CITY – Seven individuals were killed in a suspected gas poisoning inside a mine tunnel in Itogon, Benguet, on Sept. 30, the Mountain Province’s government said on Friday.
Four victims, aged 18, 21, 22, and 25, and two others, aged 19, were from the municipality of Tadian, Mountain Province, while the seventh victim, aged 62, was from Cagayan Valley.
Initial information released by the provincial government quoted a witness reporting a suspected gas poisoning incident inside a tunnel portal in Sitio Dontog, Barangay Ampucao, late Wednesday.
Emergency response and retrieval operations were conducted on Thursday to retrieve the remains.
The six individuals from Mountain Province have been brought home.
The provincial government assured assistance for the families.
“No words can fully ease the pain of losing six promising young men from Banao alongside an elder. To lose sons, brothers and community members – most of them at the dawn of their youth – is an unimaginable tragedy that touches our entire province... (and) is an unimaginable tragedy that touches our entire province," the Mountain Province’s local government said on social media. “We stand in quiet solidarity and prayer with the families and the people of Tadian.” (PNA) | (Photo courtesy of Mountain Province LGU)
ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 07:46 UTC
PhilHealth plans wider YAKAP coverage, targets 60-m Filipinos #ANCHeadlines
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 07:46 UTC
FROM POLE VAULT TO TENNIS? 😂
2026 Asian Games gold medalist EJ Obiena shares the court with tennis ace Alex Eala in Nagoya, Japan.
The two athletes can be heard discussing tennis and Obiena’s form. (🎥: POC Secretary General Wharton Chan) | via Paige Javier, ABS-CBN News
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 07:46 UTC
SC junks petition vs Senate session that replaced Cayetano-led majority #ANCHeadlines
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ABS-CBN News
02-Oct-26 · 07:46 UTC
Alex Eala: No regrets representing PH in Asian Games #ANCHeadlines
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INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 07:45 UTC
Counsel for the prosecution Lorna Kapunan reminded the Senate on Thursday that it was the same chamber that passed the Safe Spaces Act, after Sen. Raffy Tulfo said a member of the prosecution team was “trying to be cute” while questioning a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
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MANILA BULLETIN
02-Oct-26 · 07:45 UTC
The Quezon City government has installed a 200-cubic-meter underground rainwater detention basin beneath the covered court of Masambong Elementary School to help address recurring flooding during heavy rains.
QC installs flood basin under Masambong school court
mb.com.phThe Quezon City government has installed a 200-cubic-meter underground rainwater detention basin beneath the covered court of Masambong Elementary School to...
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 07:45 UTC
PH steers ASEAN push for green maritime transition
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz
MANILA – The Philippines is steering the region's push for a green maritime transition as it co-hosts the ASEAN Future of Maritime Conference 2026 with the ASEAN Secretariat and Partnerships for Infrastructure, Australia's flagship infrastructure development program in Southeast Asia.
In a statement on Friday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the country is establishing its greenhouse gas emissions baseline to map out a long-term trajectory toward a fully decarbonized maritime sector.
The DOTr is working with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on the baseline, under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
"To achieve these goals, we need the collective action among ASEAN Member States and strong partnerships with countries such as Australia," Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said.
He said the region must continue to demonstrate solidarity in pursuit of shared aspirations, which he described as a collective interest owed to future generations.
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes-Brown highlighted the 80-year milestone of diplomatic ties between the two countries and their shared maritime commitment.
"As Australia and the Philippines celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations, our maritime partnership continues to grow. Together, we can ensure the maritime transition delivers stronger connectivity, greater competitiveness and shared prosperity across our region," he said.
Australian Ambassador to ASEAN Tiffany McDonald commended the Philippines' leadership during its chairship year.
"This conference is particularly timely during the Philippines' ASEAN Chairship Year under the theme Navigating Our Future Together. This reflects the Philippines' leadership in advancing maritime cooperation and contributes to ASEAN's broader goals of economic integration,…
Rappler
02-Oct-26 · 07:45 UTC
The Philippines’ high exposure to disasters has translated into more than PHP 1 trillion in losses and damages over 16 years, with the Bicol, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas regions accounting for the highest recorded figures.
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Disasters cost PHL over PHP 1 trillion in 16 years
dailyguardian.com.phILOILO CITY — The Philippines’ high exposure to disasters has translated into more than PHP 1 trillion in losses and damages over 16 years, with the Bic...
BusinessWorld
02-Oct-26 · 07:45 UTC
GLOBE Telecom, Inc. is expanding satellite-to-mobile connectivity for customers traveling abroad through a service involving Japanese telecommunications provider KDDI Corp. and Starlink, the company said on Thursday. https://zurl.co/54r0q
Globe expands satellite roaming access through KDDI, Starlink - BusinessWorld Online
bworldonline.comGLOBE Telecom, Inc. is expanding satellite-to-mobile connectivity for customers traveling abroad through a service involving Japanese telecommunications provider…
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 07:43 UTC
Hindi raw kakayanin ng COMELEC na ituloy ang Barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) ngayong Nobyembre kung maglalabas ng temporary restraining order (TRO) ang Korte Suprema laban sa postponement ng halalan, ayon sa ahensya.
Ayon sa COMELEC, kapos na raw sa oras dahil maaapektuhan nito ang schedule ng filing ng Certificate of Candidacy (COC) at pagpapakalat ng impormasyon na maaaring umabot ng dalawang linggo.
Apektado rin daw ang paghahanda at distribusyon ng election paraphernalia, na kailangan pang ipadala sa mga lugar sa Visayas at Mindanao. | via DZBB
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Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 07:43 UTC
‘ANG IMPORTANTE MAPALABAS NAMIN ANG [PELIKULA] NG ANAK KO’
Ganito ang inihayag ni Rovelyn Baterbonia patungkol sa upcoming movie ng kanyang yumaong anak at Ateneo student-athlete na si Rene Baterbonia.
“Maraming nagtatanong kung sinong artista ang gaganap sa aming [pelikula], hintayin [niyo] nalang kasi para sa amin kahit sino, ang importante mapalabas namin ang [pelikula] ng anak ko,” saad nito sa kanyang Facebook post.
(Facebook/Rovelyn Baterbonia)
INQUIRER.net
02-Oct-26 · 07:43 UTC
via Tech INQ
From stylish, portable phones to functionally smart foldables.
With smartphones currently taking over everyone’s hands, let’s take a look at what foldable phones used to have back then in the 2000s, where it all started. By Caezar Julius Cortez, INQUIRER.net Contributing Writer
Philippine Star
02-Oct-26 · 07:42 UTC
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 07:42 UTC
WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENT
A 15-year-old Grade 10 student of Catarman National High School is now under authorities’ custody after a .45-caliber pistol, four magazines and 10 bullets were found in his bag, Police Regional Office-8 spokesperson Lt. Col. Anna Armeza says on Friday (Oct. 2, 2026).
Armeza said the firearm was discovered on Thursday (Oct. 1) after a classmate reported the student to a teacher, who then alerted authorities. The student told investigators that the gun belonged to his father. | Lloyd Caliwan
Philippine News Agency
02-Oct-26 · 07:42 UTC
Road markings and accessibility signs guide pedestrians while workers repaint a crossing lane in Cubao, Quezon City on Friday (Oct. 2, 2026). MMDA data show that of about 90,000 annual road crashes in Metro Manila, 36% involve pedestrians. | PNA photos by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler
GMA News
02-Oct-26 · 07:39 UTC
TINGNAN: Pinatawan ng LTO ng perpetual revocation o lifetime ban sa pagkuha ng lisensiya ang driver na nakabundol sa isang bata habang tumatawid sa Pasig City.
Ayon sa LTO, napatunayang lumabag ang driver sa reckless driving at idineklarang improper person to operate a motor vehicle.
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