UN chief warns world leaders: Moment of truth
UNITED NATIONS — As United Nations talks kick off in Turkey on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres has an urgent message for world leaders: “This is a moment of truth.”
· Associated Press
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SEC steps up investor education as digital investing expands
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to educate Filipino investors on legitimate investment opportunities and financial scams as digital platforms make investing more accessible.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Abdul El-Sayed defends calling Trump an 'unserious fool' as President says midterms 'a giant step back' | The National
No sign of compromise between Trump administration and incoming Democratic majority
· Cody Combs
Lopez to inspect Bulacan flood control project
NEWLY appointed Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez will inspect on Monday a flood mitigation structure in Calumpit, Bulacan.
· William B. Depasupil
Take witness stand, Luistro dares VP Sara
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to take the witness stand in her impeachment trial, insisting she is the best person who could explain the financial records and property documents presented by the prosecution.
· Kristina Maralit
Apeco investment mission woos Canadian businesses
FOOD, aerospace, defense, energy and finance companies attended briefings staged by an Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority’s (Apeco) investment mission to Canada, which drew some 120 participants to events in Montreal and Calgary.
· Giselle P. Jordan
Groups back DFA’s diplomacy with China
TWENTY business, industry, labor and civil society groups backed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and its Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro for pursuing dialogue and cooperation with China amid disputes over the West Philippine Sea.
· Giselle P. Jordan
Hontiveros pushes El Niño-ready budget
SEN. Risa Hontiveros is pushing for a super El Niño-ready and responsive 2027 national budget, calling on government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to strengthen measures to protect the public from extreme heat, water shortages and threats to public health.
· Catherine S. Valente
Lawmaker seeks higher salaries for social workers
NUEVA Vizcaya Rep. Timothy Joseph Cayton has filed a bill seeking higher salaries, more benefits, and stronger legal protection for social workers nationwide.
· Kristina Maralit
FTI to develop mega food hub in Tiaong
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Sunday said it has granted the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) a 25-year permit to use 30 hectares of government land in Tiaong, Quezon to develop and operate a mega food hub.
· Chynna Grace Ong
Jovem hasteia bandeira palestina no Parlamento alemão
Grupo que protesta contra a guerra de Israel na Faixa de Gaza reivindicou autoria da ação. Jovem de 22 anos foi detido e será investigado por suspeita de "difamar o Estado".
· Redação DW
‘PH to continue trade with China’
SHANGHAI — The Philippines will continue to engage with China in trade, tourism and people to people exchanges despite their maritime disputes, Ambassador Jaime FlorCruz said Sunday, noting that the two countries’ maritime issues are not the “sum total” of their relations.
· Red Mendoza, Bernadette E. Tamayo
Kalinga irrigation project to ready farmers for El Niño
A NEWLY completed P30-million water impounding project in Tabuk City, Kalinga will provide irrigation for 85 hectares of farmland ahead of an expected strong El Niño, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Saturday.
· Chynna Grace Ong
Normalization of the use of force a worrying trend
AS he nears the end of his nine-year tenure as United Nations secretary-general, António Guterres remains unwavering in warning the world against the normalization of the use of force.
· The Editorial Board
Israel president taps Eisenkot to form government
JERUSALEM — Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.
· Associated Press
Skyro, LenderLink strengthen credit assessment, responsible lending
SECURITIES and Exchange Commission-registered fintech platform Skyro has joined LenderLink’s Credit Intelligence Network, gaining access to real-time credit insights from a growing network of financial institutions, while contributing its own consented borrower data to the network.
· The Manila Times
AU, EAC clash for twice-to-beat incentive
ARELLANO University and Emilio Aguinaldo College will clash for the twice-to-beat incentive in Group B of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Monday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
· The Manila Times
8-hour gun battle erupts in Lanao
PICONG, Lanao del Sur — Three soldiers were wounded after an eight-hour gun battle between joint government forces and an armed clan along the National Highway in Sitio Badak, Barangay Biosong in this municipality in Lanao del Sur late Saturday.
· Nonoy Lacson
Globe tech venture seen driving growth
GLOBE Telecom Inc. could see its market valuation improve as it expands beyond traditional telecommunications into enterprise technology, with a joint venture with Singapore-based NCS seen offering another avenue for long-term growth.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Piastri starts 10th with teammate Norris on pole in Brazil
The drivers' championship has been sealed, but there is still plenty to race for in the final four rounds of this year's Formula 1 world championship. Follow live.
· Michael Doyle
Go pushes expanded accessible healthcare
SEN. Christopher “Bong” Go pressed for accessible healthcare and grassroots economic development as he attended the joint turnover of the Kauswagan Super Health Center and the Senator Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Barangay Economic Enterprise Building in Cagayan de Oro City.
· Catherine S. Valente
Okada Manila’s Ginza Nagaoka retains Michelin Selected recognition for 2nd consecutive year
GINZA Nagaoka at Okada Manila has retained its Michelin Selected recognition in the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs and Cebu 2027, marking its second consecutive year of inclusion.
· The Manila Times
New Zealand poised for political row after polls
AUCKLAND — New Zealand faced the prospect Sunday of weeks or even months of political wrangling after a knife-edge election that produced no clear winner.
· Agence France-Presse
Converge ‘no regrets’ on Williams trade
CONVERGE head coach Delta Pineda believes the team’s decision to trade Jordan Heading for Mikey Williams in June 2025 is now reaping dividends.
· Richard Dy
Vista Land seeks more local, international tenants for malls, offices
VISTA Land & Lifescapes Inc. (VLL) is seeking to expand its commercial tenant base across its nationwide mall and office portfolio, opening more than 1.6 million square meters of gross floor area (GFA) to prospective retail, food and beverage, lifestyle and service businesses.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Leão 14 incentiva uruguaios a transmitirem sua fé
Em missa na cidade uruguaia de Florida, papa tenta estimular interesse pelo catolicismo no país mais secularizado da América do Sul.
· Redação DW
Elise Stefanik: Republicans in New York stopped listening to voters — here’s how we rebuild the GOP
I never felt entitled for your vote and I always worked my very hardest to earn it.
· Elise Stefanik
Deloria bags PVL POW plum
VICTORIES have been hard to come by ever since Erika Deloria joined Galeries Tower, but forged by her experiences, she keeps showing up, knowing favorable results will soon come their way.
· The Manila Times
22 injured as earthquake hits Japan
TOKYO — A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media.
· Associated Press
802 deportees from Sabah arrive in Zamboanga port
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Government welfare agencies mobilized a massive multi-agency reception operation at the Zamboanga City Port to provide emergency assistance, medical screening, and reintegration support for 802 Filipinos arriving from Sabah, Malaysia, on Friday.
· Nonoy Lacson
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort continues to stand out as top destination
FROM five-star hospitality to Michelin Guide recognitions, Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort, part of Marriott International’s global portfolio of hotel brands, continues to distinguish itself in Cebu’s hospitality and dining scene.
· The Manila Times
AyalaLand Logistics loss narrowed by Q3 recovery
AYALALAND Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) reported consolidated net income of P62 million in the third quarter, bringing its nine-month earnings to P73 million, with the earnings recovery in quarter supported by revenue recognition from industrial lot sales and sustained leasing performance.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Footage shows derailed carriages after fatal train crash in Egypt
It is yet unclear what caused the accident but Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said an investigation is underway and will "hold accountable anyone who proves their negligence".
Titans brace for tough battle vs Cool Smashers
CHOCO Mucho pioneer member Maddie Madayag knows an uphill battle awaits the Flying Titans as they need to conquer Creamline and PLDT in their remaining games of the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference–Siklab Series.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
P8M smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga del Sur
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) operatives intercepted over P8 million worth of contraband cigarettes and arrested a suspected smuggler in twin intelligence-led strikes across Zamboanga del Sur.
· Nonoy Lacson
PCCI honors Most Outstanding Business-Friendly LGUs at 52nd PBC&E
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) conferred the 2026 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) Awards to eight local government units that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovative governance in fostering a business-friendly environment.
· The Manila Times
Rethinking the suspension of classes: A call for clarity and accountability
THE recent issuance of Executive Order (EO) 130 marks a significant shift in how we manage class suspensions in our educational institutions. While it aims to empower local chief executives (LCEs) to make decisions based on localized assessments, it also raises vital concerns about accountability, consistency, and t…
· Joseph Noel M. Estrada
Ex-Paraguay leader charged over banking crisis
ASUNCION, Paraguay — Paraguay prosecutors charged ex-president Santiago Pena and took him into custody Saturday over a banking crisis that saw millions cut off from their money and sparked major protests.
· Agence France-Presse
Berkshire speeds up stock buybacks
BERKSHIRE Hathaway has accelerated its stock repurchases, as new CEO Greg Abel demonstrated a greater willingness than his predecessor Warren Buffett to put the conglomerate's enormous cash hoard to use.
· Reuters
Airlines bet on premium offerings to boost profits
NEW YORK — Airlines are installing deluxe seats, enlisting Michelin-star chefs for luxury menu offerings, and designing elite airport lounges as the industry bets its future on growing demand for premium travel.
· Agence France-Presse
Beware the lame-duck president, Donald
THE Democrats chased and captured the car driven by a lame-duck president.
· Crispin Aranda
A small irrigation project in Bohol reflects a larger problem
THE National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has a problem complying with laws, rules and regulations. Year after year, the Commission on Audit (COA) finds flaws and deficiencies in the agency’s bidding procedures, contract awarding, project implementation, monitoring and assessment, and release of payments. Contrac…
· Marit Stinus-Cabugon
8 dengue deaths recorded in Iloilo City
LOILO CITY — Dengue infections here have climbed by 37.7 percent this year, with eight deaths recorded as of Oct. 31, prompting health authorities to step up mosquito control operations and call for earlier medical intervention.
· Rjay Zuriaga Castor
'Iron Gate plan is merely wordplay': Iran mocks US military initiative to disrupt supply routes
'Iron Gate plan is merely wordplay': Iran mocks US military initiative to disrupt supply routes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has dismissed a new US military initiative to restrict the movement of goods through Iran's land borders and the Caspian Sea as “merely wordplay”, as tensions over shipping …
· Middleeasteye
Supreme Court under the microscope
AT no time in the history of this country has the Supreme Court been placed under close scrutiny by the Filipino people except in these perilous times.
· Salvador S. Panelo
Tesla to stop Cybertruck production
TESLA will add an extra production shift to try to complete outstanding Cybertruck orders before dismantling the line next year for a planned expansion of Cybercab production, CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
· Reuters
SoftBank, ABB explore options for China robotics deal
JAPAN's SoftBank and Swiss engineering group ABB are looking at carving out the Chinese element of a $5.4-billion robotics deal which was blocked earlier this week by Beijing, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.
· Reuters
The geothermal mirage: Who regulates the heat we lose?
THE Philippines has spent years talking about its geothermal potential. We discuss drilling, installed capacity, energy security and the transition to cleaner power.
· Jun Burgos
Taiwan detains local Communist Party leader
TAIPEI — Authorities in Taiwan detained the leader of the island’s Taiwan People’s Communist Party, accusing him of running as a candidate for borough chief under the direction and sponsorship of China’s Communist Party, local media reported Sunday.
· Associated Press
PH can learn from Sweden’s low smoking rate – expert
SWEDEN’s achievement of having one of the world’s lowest smoking rates offers lessons for Filipino policymakers seeking to reduce the health risks associated with traditional cigarettes, a tobacco harm reduction expert said.
· Catherine S. Valente
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