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Friday, 9 October 2026 — start here with the top stories, then stay for the newsletter or a quick puzzle.
Sara denies cash claims, mulls raps
Vice President Sara Duterte has denied allegations that she received cash-filled suitcases from former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, as her lawyers…
Dizon belies ‘switcheroo’ with Lopez
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday denied he was being moved out of the post by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Marcos hopeful on sea pact within year
He said international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, clearly establishes the Philippines’ rights.
BBM’s SWS satisfaction rating plummets -11
Among those who knew about the SONA, 26 percent considered Marcos’ assessment of the country believable, while 37 percent found it unbelievable.
Esnyr reaches out to Bea Alonzo
Seemingly baffled by the fact that she shares the same surname as Bea Alonzo (Phylbert Angelli Ranollo in real life), showbiz clown and social media…
Pension find
A retired United States Navy reservist who turned to treasure hunting was lucky to find what he was looking for in January.
80 is not an expiry date
I am not in the pre-departure area waiting for the final boarding call. I am in the airport lounge of life, looking at the departures board and hoping my…
Court orders Leviste arrest
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste has been ordered arrested by the Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) for allegedly violating Commonwealth Act No.…
CoA: P73-M OVP fund disallowance final
The Commission on Audit (CoA) has “affirmed with finality” its P73.28-million disallowance of confidential funds spent by the Office of the Vice President…
Driverless
Car company Tesla has rolled out its autonomous taxi in Austin, Texas, USA.
La Trinidad opens Indigenous Peoples’ Month with traditional rituals
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Indigenous communities and local officials gathered Friday, 9 October, to open the municipality's month-long Indigenous Peoples’ Month…
COA flags GAB's P3-M confidential fund releases
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) for releasing P3 million in confidential funds in 2025 without securing the…