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The Manila Times

October 2026

VP urged to defend PH fishers vs China

For us, the impeachment trial of the Vice President is not only about unexplained and ill-gotten wealth. This is about our livelihood, our safety, and our country's sovereignty. We face the risks at sea, and we deserve leaders who will stand up for us, not multimillionaire traitors,
Madam VP Sara, is it because your silence was paid for by millions that you remain quiet amid the violence and cruelty we suffer in the West Philippine Sea at the hands of China
Every boat driven away, every fisherman intimidated, and every day we cannot fish means lost livelihood and hungry families. While we suffer under China’s coercion, we have the right to know where our leaders stand,
For us, the impeachment trial of the vice president is not only about unexplained and ill-gotten wealth. It is about our livelihood, safety, and the country’s sovereignty. We face danger at sea, and we deserve leaders who will fight for us, not multimillionaire traitors,

Carney says he supports an 'energy ceasefire' between Ukraine and Russia

Furthermore, "Canada will continue to maximize our exports of oil and diesel to the United States that yield well over a million barrels of diesel per day," the statement said

US senators say Trump's diesel deal with Russia is illegal

The statement was co-signed by Democratic senators Jeanne Shaheen, Richard Blumenthal and Ron Wyden, and four Republican senators: Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, John Curtis and Thom Tillis

Scott Bessenttreasury Secretary
We’re going to do it with all the legal authorities we have,
President Trump’s decision to allow Russian diesel imports to the U.S. runs directly counter to that law,
Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing Putin's brutal war against Ukraine,

Bong Go pushes bigger sports budget

They should not have to beg or ask for help,
Let us prioritize facilities that are useful to our athletes,
I am appealing not only to the government, the PSC and the POC, but also to the private sector to support our athletes so they will be further encouraged,
Beyond supporting our athletes, we should promote grassroots programs so we can discover athletes from the provinces and remote areas and give them equal opportunities to represent our country,
As I have said, athletes should have nothing else to worry about except focusing on their sport. In any sporting event, you need to concentrate. You should not have to worry about food, equipment or support. You should be able to focus entirely on competing,
The important thing is for them to know that the government is there to support them. Although I am only a legislator, we pass laws and support the budget of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), but we are here to stand behind them. That is important to boost their morale,
We should support projects that help our athletes rather than waste public funds on projects that no longer serve the people,

Marcos backs Mitsubishi business expansion

During the meeting, the two companies also updated Marcos on agreements signed during his state visit to Tokyo in May, including plans for the country’s first Intelligent City initiative in Makati and partnerships to expand digital financial services through GCash

Tulfo warns power firms vs unjustified rate hikes

Erwin Tulfosecretary of Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines
We cannot just sit back, monitor and watch power rates skyrocket while our consumers suffer the heat and economic burden of a Super El Niño,
Erwin Tulfosecretary of Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines
While rate adjustments are expected due to supply and demand dynamics, any price increase must remain fair and reasonable. It should not worsen the financial burden already felt by Filipino families on a daily basis,
I will not hesitate to exercise oversight functions if power generation companies or distribution utilities exploit the climate crisis to maximize profits,
The public deserves transparency and fairness. As the country braces for this climate phenomenon, the energy sector must prioritize public welfare over excessive corporate gains,

Trawl fishing catches huge amounts of seafood, but destroys seafloor

But the gear that allows fishers to harvest large quantities at once can also catch unwanted marine life and harm seafloor ecosystems

Simon Thrushnew Zealand marine scientist
Deep-water corals can live for thousands of years and grow to be like trees that are 30 meters tall,
Simon Thrushnew Zealand marine scientist
There is a need for people to not treat the ocean as out of sight and out of mind,

PNP tightens monitoring of new drug syndicates

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered intensified intelligence gathering and operations to detect and disrupt new methods used by drug syndicates to transport illegal narcotics into the country

These syndicates often shift to new strategies to continue their illicit activities, and those are the things we are currently monitoring,

Netanyahu demands probe into sources of award-winning Gaza film

"NAZA" takes its name from the Israeli military term for civilian casualties expected in airstrikes, an abbreviated form of the Hebrew phrase for "collateral damage"

Benjamin Netanyahuprime Minister
This film tells a false, misleading and biased story that defames the State of Israel and the army around the world,
Benjamin Netanyahuprime Minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this evening asked the chief of staff of the Israeli army, the head of the Shin Bet (domestic intelligence), and the state attorney to open a thorough investigation targeting the participants in the film NAZA and to prosecute them,

Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attack

Thomas Juneauprofessor
Saudi air defences have been able to intercept some Houthi missile and drone attacks, but Saudi Arabia is so large that it's simply impossible for them to consistently defend themselves,
The birds went into a frenzy after the sound. The whole house shook,
People who were in Terminal 3 started running towards us,

'Other Mommy' tops the box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M

The movie, about a sinister supernatural creature that terrorizes a young girl who thinks it's her mother, got dismal reviews from both critics and audiences

These movies that are topical in nature, sometimes they resonate with the culture, sometimes they don’t,
Jim Orrcollege basketball player (1972–1972) Stetson
No matter how you look at it, everybody turned out for it. It wasn’t just one particular demographic,

Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an ‘energy ceasefire’ but Kyiv says attacks continue

As a result of the drone attack, the infrastructure of Yandex's data center in Vladimir was damaged. Operations at the data center have been completely halted. There were no injuries,
First of all, with all respect to President Trump, it's up to our society, up to our people to choose one or another leader,
Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
Please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections,
Donald Trumppresident
Do not break it!"
Unfortunately, Ukrainian skies have been infested with Russian 'shaheds' all day today,
We are asking President Trump, (to) give them (a) signal, not (to) attack energy infrastructure of Ukraine,
I'd press the 'call' button to contact them, but nothing happens,

Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads

She told the administration to cancel any remaining ads, including any set to air Sunday night, in granting a temporary restraining order

Defendants shall not enter into, renew, or expand any agreement authorizing the development, creation, dissemination, placement, or airing of the challenged advertisements
We are pleased the court acted swiftly to prevent more taxpayer dollars from being used for such blatantly unlawful political propaganda,
John Thunesenate Majority Leader
It shouldn't be paid for with taxpayer dollars,

Diesel prices drop, gasoline, kerosene up for 2nd straight week

This will be the second consecutive week that diesel prices have decreased while gasoline and kerosene have gone up

Financial analyst challenges Duterte camp over fund irregularities

Ferrercross-examination Defense counsel
I will no longer specify the penalties, but it includes imprisonment and a fine. This is not meant to scare you,
Alex Cabreraforensic financial analyst
I have no concern about that. My only concern is to receive the documents from the prosecution. I have no concern outside of that,
Alex Cabreraforensic financial analyst
There are many outflows from the corporation. The problem is, this is all we can see,
Alex Cabreraforensic financial analyst
If the P817 million figure is wrong, I will admit it,
Ferrercross-examination Defense counsel
When you received these subpoenaed documents, did it ever occur to you that you or the person who provided the documents — the bank officers, the AMLC officers, or the BIR officers — may be violating confidentiality laws?”

Missile strikes a passenger terminal at Riyadh airport and many are wounded, official says

Donald Trumppresident
We may. We’re going to look at it.”