PhilippinesThe daily minimum wage for private workers in Soccsksargen will increase to P501 in January 2027. This P41 hike will benefit 86,815 workers in the region.
PhilippinesSupreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo will retire on November 6. Several contenders are being considered to succeed him after his tenure.
RizalRizal farmers lost their crops to recent floods and are seeking funding for replanting. They are also preparing for the potential impacts of El Niño.
BukidnonFour villages in Bukidnon have reported a sudden increase in scabies and chickenpox cases. City health officials are implementing barangay-level interventions and continuing citywide disease surveillance.
Oceanside's Caitlin Simmers has won the inaugural Philippines Pro surfing competition. She secured victory at the new event.
PhilippinesApple's reputable status does not negate the need for public oversight. The scale of the procurement makes transparency critical for the Philippines Department of Education deal.
Sultan KudaratPolice are investigating a suspected improvised explosive device found among scrap metal. The device, fashioned from a rocket-propelled grenade, was discovered at a junk shop in Tacurong City.
Northeast monsoon and easterlies will bring rain to parts of Luzon on November 4. The rest of the country will experience hot and fair weather, according to the state weather bureau.
PhilippinesThe House of Representatives revised the 2027 National Expenditure Program to increase its own budget by $5 billion. The adjustment was made after reviewing the President's initial proposal.
PhilippinesThe Management Association of the Philippines urged the Department of Transportation to reverse its decision to temporarily allow private vehicles on the Edsa Busway. The group argued that the dedicated bus roadway design requires only regulated buses with high-volume capacity.
PhilippinesPresident Marcos indicated willingness to use his veto power on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 after civil society groups flagged over P1 trillion in allegedly irregular spending. Malacañang made the statement as the House-approved version faced scrutiny over pork-barrel allocations.
PhilippinesThe Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board imposed a P555.75-million penalty on motorcycle taxi platform Move It for exceeding its authorized rider-partner limit. Move It operated 55,575 more riders than its approved capacity of 17,746 across Metro Manila, Cebu City, and Cagayan de Oro.
PhilippinesMalacañang called on Philippine National Police leadership to ensure that Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa's former position as PNP chief does not obstruct the service of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. The Palace statement came as the ICC warrant against dela Rosa remains outstanding.
PhilippinesThe Office of the Ombudsman filed graft and malversation charges in the Sandiganbayan against six former Department of Public Works and Highways officials for allegedly irregular acquisition of road right-of-way valued at P491 million in General Santos City. The case involves questionable land procurement procedures.
The Department of Labor and Employment activated a nationwide hotline called 15/30 to assist workers and employers with job-related issues during the anticipated El Niño phenomenon. The 24/7 help desk represents part of government preparations for the weather event expected to intensify through March next year.
The Commission on Audit found 300 infrastructure projects nationwide valued at P17.3 billion to contain visible defects and recommended corrective measures to the Department of Public Works and Highways. The 2025 audit report flagged 71 projects costing P4.33 billion in the first category.
PhilippinesApple has finalized a large education deal with the Philippines for 170,000 MacBook Neo devices. This is one of Apple's largest educational sales.
PhilippinesExecutive Order No. 130 establishes updated guidelines for declaring school closures. The order modifies previous blanket suspension procedures.
PhilippinesThe National Privacy Commission began reviewing a personal data breach notification from St. Luke's Medical Center following a cybersecurity incident. The breach potentially compromised personal information of some patients and employees.
Korean Lutherans have formalized a fellowship agreement with their counterparts in the Philippines. The International Lutheran Council announced the accord.
A controversial call at the Philippines Pro surfing competition disadvantaged Carissa Moore while benefiting Caity Simmers. The incident prompted discussion over judging procedures.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a citizen of the Philippines. The individual faces federal election fraud charges.
Carissa Moore was eliminated from the World Surf League competition. Her elimination followed a controversial judging call.
No bettor won the ₱478.3 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the PCSO draw on November 3, 2026. The winning combination 16-55-01-06-27-14 did not match any ticket. The Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot also had no winner.
PhilippinesThree individuals died in separate shooting incidents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on Tuesday morning. A land dispute reportedly led to one shooting incident in Marawi City.
La UnionThe La Union Police Provincial Office stated it does not tolerate corruption or personnel involvement in illegal activities. The office is taking seriously allegations of an officer protecting illegal gambling operations.
PhilippinesPolice in the Bicol region reported 765 firearms with expired registrations accounted for during Project Kasurog: Bantay Baril. Of these, 535 were voluntarily deposited and 230 surrendered during operations.
PhilippinesAlex Eala, ranked world No. 17, defeated replacement opponent Emerson Jones of Australia in her Hong Kong Open opening match. The victory came one day after Eala reached her career-high ranking.
PhilippinesThe Philippine National Police stated Tuesday that it operates with secrecy and releases information only when necessary. The statement followed Senator Panfilo Lacson's reminder to authorities to maintain discretion on high-profile cases.
