Here's the inflation breakdown for October 2026 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 0.4% in October, a reduction from September but a level economists said is still uncomfortably high.
· Greg Iacurci
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Over 300 domestic flights affected by Asean Summit
MORE than 300 domestic flights are expected to be canceled or rescheduled starting Nov. 14 as the government implements security and operational measures for next week’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Maharlika seeks foreign capital
THE Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) wants to attract foreign sovereign wealth funds for co-investments in local projects, particularly in energy and infrastructure.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Tanker Carrying Russian Diesel Halts Off U.S. Coast, Shipping Data Shows
Eastmed, the Greece-based manager of the ship, said a port of discharge had not yet been finalized.
· Reuters
Pochettino, Howe, Emery or Conte? - Man Utd's managerial options
As doubts grow over Manchester United boss Michael Carrick's future, what are the club's managerial options?
· Bbcsport
Comelec opens voter registration for 2028
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) opened voter registration on Tuesday for Filipinos seeking to register, transfer, reactivate or update their voter records ahead of the 2028 national and local elections.
· Dan Madrazo
Debt service burden rises to $8.25B
THE country’s debt service burden rose by 5.2 percent to $8.25 billion in the first seven months of the year from $7.84 billion a year earlier, preliminary central bank data showed.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
How brave Utah teen held captive in torture chamber for a year hatched clever plan to escape
The teen told a fellow gamer she was being held against her will at a man’s home in Oregon and believed that police had stopped looking for her.
· Patrick Reilly
Low growth weighs on peso, stocks
THE local currency and the stock market started the week weaker following the slower-than-expected third quarter growth.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo, Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Angelina Jolie arrives for regional assembly
HOLLYWOOD actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie arrived in Manila on Tuesday, welcomed by supporters and security personnel at Ninoy Aquino International Airport ahead of the Asean Inclusive Growth Summit.
· Iza Iglesias
SEC probes data breach; says no records affected
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said initial findings showed that its internal database infrastructure and system integrity remain intact following a data security incident detected on Nov. 6.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
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Flying cars could launch in China next summer, maker of two-seat model says
XPeng says its $300k low-altitude device will soon be ready for emergency services and recreational use in rural areasPeople could start taking trips in so-called flying cars in China as soon as next summer, the manufacturer of a two-seater vehicle with autopilot model has said.Deli Zhao, the chief executive of the …
· Robertbooth
Gordon Ramsay shows off ripped physique in shirtless thirst trap to celebrate 60th birthday
The British celebrity chef turned up the heat as he marked his milestone birthday on Instagram.
· Amanda Rubio
Zero tariff on agri exports to Japan pushed
SEN. Francis Pangilinan said zero tariffs on Philippine agricultural exports to Japan could create more opportunities for Filipino farmers.
· Catherine S. Valente
The secret to sustainable cities
EVERY time I visit different cities, whether in the Philippines or abroad, I am always fascinated by their history, infrastructure, and people. A few months ago, I visited Iloilo City for the 10th anniversary of the MSME Core Resilience Core Group. I was there for the first time. Kudos to its local government unit f…
· vince de paz
G7 agrees on need to avoid 'security void' in Lebanon after UN force mandate ends
G7 agrees on need to avoid 'security void' in Lebanon after UN force mandate ends G7 foreign ministers agreed on "the need to avoid a security void" in Lebanon after UN peacekeepers pull out, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday after a meeting of the group in Paris. They also backed "the need to…
· Middleeasteye
Internet, Facebook top political news sources – survey
INTERNET browsing and Facebook have edged out television as the leading sources of political news and current events among Filipino registered voters, reflecting the growing influence of digital platforms in shaping public access to information, a Pahayag survey showed.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Chinese firm to partner in offshore wind projects
YUCHENGCO-LED PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) on Monday said it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. in Zhongshan, China.
· Ed Paolo Salting
California City Approves Protections for Polyamorous Arrangements
Nobody could have seen this coming, except all the conservatives who said it would happen.
· Abigail Anthony
Cause of mystery sickness that left 27 runners in hospital during Santa Barbara Half Marathon
The mystery surrounding why dozens of runners experienced “unusual symptoms” during the Santa Barbara Half Marathon on Sunday appears to have been solved.
· Marina Peña
‘Sea code completion one of Marcos’ key goals’
THE completion of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea is one of the key goals of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to maintain peace and progress in the region, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Globe’s 9-month net income drops to P16.5B
GLOBE Telecom Inc. on Tuesday reported a net income after tax of P16.50 billion for the first nine months of 2026, down from P17.70 billion last year.
· Ed Paolo Salting
NYC’s rabies rate is highest in years — and people who feed raccoons are to blame
They're taking out the trash panda.
· Ben Cost
Near-threatened white rhino gives birth to baby calf at British zoo
Southern white rhinos were once on the brink of extinction, with their wild population reduced to around 20 individuals in South Africa by the late 19th century.
· SWNS
Armistice Day
108 years ago today, on Nov. 11, 1918, hostilities in what was then known as “The Great War” — World War I — officially ceased with the effect of an armistice signed between Germany and the Allied Powers (the United Kingdom, France, Russia, the United States, Italy, and Japan). The armistice was supposed to begin “a…
· The Editorial Board
Even More Winning
Even More Winning By Molly Schwartz, cross-asset macro strategist at RabobankBrent crude oil sank $4.60 to its lowest price since September, at $93.70/bbl on renewed hopes of world peace, as Trump announced over the weekend that it’s “highly unlikely” that we will order extensive strikes on Iran, assuming Iran signs…
· Tyler Durden
WVisayas agri losses reach P466M
ILOILO CITY — Agricultural losses in Western Visayas have reached P465.7 million as the effects of El Niño begin to intensify, with Capiz and Iloilo accounting for nearly all reported damage, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council 6 (RDRRMC-6) said.
· Rjay Zuriaga Castor
Appeal won’t stop takeover of foreclosed property
BORROWERS who lose their properties through extrajudicial foreclosure cannot prevent the new owners from taking possession simply by filing an appeal, the Supreme Court ruled.
· William B. Depasupil
NCIP asked to monitor mining firm’s compliance
BAGUIO CITY — Members of the Balatoc Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC) in Pasil, Kalinga province, asked the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to immediately intervene in the implementation of commitments made by Makilala Mining Co. Inc. (MMCI) under its memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the commun…
· Harley Palangchao
FBI probing Nvidia CEO Huang over spy reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States President Donald Trump said on Monday the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be a spy for Beijing.
· Reuters
12 dead, 50 injured in horrific motorway pile-up in Bulgaria
Images on local media showed cars and trucks piled up across six lanes of highway, many crushed, overturned, or veered off to the side.
· Reuters
Chat logs do not violate Data Privacy Act
Chat logs do not violate Data Privacy Act
· Persida V. Rueda-Acosta
Macron's Angkor visit highlights France's custodial role
SIEM REAP — The West Mebon temple rises from a reservoir at Cambodia's sprawling Angkor archaeological complex, the latest in a century of conservation projects led by former colonial power France.
· Agence France-Presse
Cebu modifies assistance program
CEBU CITY — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro marked her 60th birthday on Monday by launching an expanded assistance program that promises faster financial aid for residents facing medical emergencies and other crises.
· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
Qantas to axe 850 jobs
SYDNEY, Australia — Qantas said on Tuesday it would cut 850 jobs in Australia and outsource some corporate functions to consulting firm Accenture as it adapts to the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the airline industry.
· Reuters
Cesar bags PH’s first medal at Dakar Youth Olympics
NAOMI Marjorie Cesar zoomed to a women’s 800-meter silver medal finish at the Dakar 4th Youth Olympic Games Monday afternoon in Senegal, early Tuesday in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Little Britain star David Walliams accused of using fame to groom teenagers
Actor, comedian and children's author David Walliams has been accused of allegedly grooming and preying on teenage girls for sexual purposes in the early 2000s.
Naomi Watts’ makeup artist calls this ‘the most perfect lipstick’ for red carpets
Plenty of shoppers give it flawless ratings, too.
· Hannah Southwick
هشدار اپراتورهای ذخاير گاز آلمان: تنها ۵۹ درصد ذخایر پر است
در آلمان طبق مقررات، بیشتر مخازن ذخیره گاز باید تا اول نوامبر دستکم تا ۸۰ درصد ظرفیت خود پر شده باشند. اما میزان ذخایر گاز در سال جاری کمتر از این حد است. این موضوع باعث نگرانی انجمن اپراتورهای مخازن ذخیره گاز شده است.
· محمود صالحی
Bella Hadid goes Instagram-official with boyfriend as she debuts dramatic new hairstyle
The two attended a hockey game together this weekend.
· Jane Herz
Iloilo records increase in child-related cases
MORE children and families are turning to authorities for assistance as the Iloilo City Police Office recorded sharp increases in child-related cases in the first 10 months of 2026, which police partly attributed to intensified community awareness campaigns.
· Rjay Zuriaga Castor
US slams conviction of Macau ex-lawmaker
HONG KONG — The United States has said it “strongly condemns” last week’s sentencing of pro-democracy activist and former lawmaker Au Kam San in the Chinese territory of Macau.
· Agence France-Presse
Marina realigns framework to expedite service delivery
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), under OIC-Administrator Loumer Bernabe, has launched a series of structural dialogues across training institutions and internal divisions to eliminate regulatory bottlenecks and accelerate service delivery for Filipino seafarers.
· Genivi Verdejo
DCCP to hold 5th Orange Cup Golf Tournament in Laguna
THE Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (DCCP) is set to bring together members of the Dutch-Philippine business community for its 5th Orange Cup Golf Tournament at Hallow Ridge Filipinas Golf Inc., San Pedro, Laguna on Nov. 20, 2026.
· The Manila Times
Gilas sets formidable frontcourt for FIBA tilt
IF plans don’t miscarry, Gilas Pilipinas expects a loaded front court for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
· Richard Dy
Decarbonization, safety highlight annual meeting
BANGKOK — The global ferry industry must embrace financial resilience, strategic fleet transition, and transparent cross-border collaboration to navigate tight operating margins and strict decarbonization mandates, according to Götz Becker, chief executive officer of German ferry group FRS (Förde Reederei Seetourist…
· Carmela I. Huelar
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