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Daily Tribune

October 2026

Meralco bills to ease on P2.64-B refund

AfzaleRC Chairperson and CEO
The true-up is a safeguard that makes sure what consumers pay always reflects what is fair. When Meralco collects more than it is entitled to, the ERC will make sure it is returned, and that it is returned quickly. By shortening the refund period to six months, we are giving consumers faster relief at a time when electricity prices remain elevated,

Filipino troops defy Chinese order to leave Kota Island

Our Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy have every right to perform their lawful duties in Philippine waters. No foreign vessel can simply order them to leave. They were there to protect our interests, and they had every reason to stay,
So, it's really a sticky problem and we're hoping our allies are in the region around the West Philippine Sea who have always supported our international law-based position, will help us in this regard and they are. We are receiving assistance from many, many countries in many different ways. Some of which are new. That we never had these kind of engagements before but it's happening. It's happening now,

Pump prices split as gasoline rises, diesel falls

RON 95 gasoline will retail between P81.19 and P104.39 per liter, with a common price of P97.59, while RON 91 will range from P80.19 to P97.99 per liter, with a common price of P90.69

AbaddOE Oil Industry Management Bureau Director
Despite the fact that supply remains tight and we are still seeing slight increases in kerosene and gasoline prices, the decrease in diesel prices is a significant development,
AbaddOE Oil Industry Management Bureau Director
In summary, we expect these developments to ease the global diesel shortage. In the coming weeks, if these planned releases materialize, we expect the pressure on diesel prices to ease,
AbaddOE Oil Industry Management Bureau Director
The agreement provides for an immediate release of around 2.25 million barrels, and we will see its effects this month. Another 3.75 million barrels will be released by November, followed by 7.5 million barrels after November,
There is also a possibility of additional diesel releases from Russia, depending on the absorptive capacity of US refineries. The United States will not be competing as much in the global market, and neither will the G7 countries,
On October 2, G7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel. This was immediately followed by an agreement between the United States and Russia on October 12, which provided substantial temporary easing measures on Russian oil,

PDEA probes Davao drug ring link to Laos shabu bust

Isagani Nereza separate briefing in Quezon City, PDEA Director General
He (Boyet) already left the country bound to Hong Kong two days ago,
Isagani Nereza separate briefing in Quezon City, PDEA Director General
Walang epekto dahil di umabot dito sa Pilipinas. At kahit (naman) umabot, hindi yan makakarating (sa mga streets natin),
Isagani Nereza separate briefing in Quezon City, PDEA Director General
So It's not right to say...Natatawa nga kami sa lumabas (statement from a high official) na ano (daw ba) ang ginagawa ng Pilipinas sa problems sa droga,

Dinorado rice bags bronze at world competition

DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., PhilRice, and the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program showed their full support for the Philippine rice variety

Ombudsman Remulla Files 39 Flood Control Cases in First

Remullaombudsman
That is why the next focus of this Office is to help our economy bounce back, by removing the corruption that holds it back,
One year ago, I took my oath as Ombudsman. It came at a time when the Filipino people needed action against corruption. They were angry and they had every right to be. The Flood Control Scandal shocked our nation,
Not behind your position, not behind your money, not behind your connections, and not across any border,
But transparency cannot come from this Office alone. It must be demanded by the Filipino people,
Because the people we are going after have the best lawyers money can buy, and the only answer to that is a case so complete that no lawyer can break it,

NBI to Submit Findings on Sara Duterte's Properties, Davao

We will forward these findings to the Office of the Ombudsman and to the Department of Justice,
Eto ‘yung pattern na nakita natin sa mga Velasco and we are now looking in the same pattern based on the SALN submitted by Vice President Sara Duterte doon sa real properties nila,
So itong four cases na ito we will endorse this properly to the Office of the Ombudsman,
We will finalize it. We will probably endorse it this week,
We already seen maraming problema like submission of the same identical pictures of different dates for the purposes of collecting payment,

Inday hits Marcos over China funding, alleges security threat

Bongbong Marcospresident
The most disturbing aspect of it is the Chinese money. That now rises to a national security issue kung totoo,
Sara Dutertevice President
Nakakabahala ito na manggagaling yung ganyan na pahayag mula kay BBM dahil parang inamin na rin niya na simula noong 2023 ay itinuring nila akong threat,
Bongbong Marcospresident
The most disturbing aspect of it is the Chinese money. That now rises to a national security issue,

4 Filipinos hurt in Saudi airport attack; 3 remain in ICU

We continue to monitor the situation,
Cacdacmigrant secretary
The two of them are stable. Their situation is more stable, but their condition in the hospital is still critical,
As of now, we haven't seen this yet (repatriation of OFWs from Saudi Arabia),
As it stands, the total remains at four. While one patient has already been discharged from the hospital, the remaining three are still in the ICU, with one currently intubated,

PNP Intensifies Efforts to Stop Philippines from Becoming

Isagani Nereza separate briefing in Quezon City, PDEA Director General
We are conducting proactive investigation for intelligence proposes para malaman natin kung sino mga kakutsyaba nila and once na na establish natin ang next na gagawin is case build up against this person,
Isagani Nereza separate briefing in Quezon City, PDEA Director General
The Samgor drug syndicate is composed of other gangs like the triad, they have a production area and one of its distribution sites is the Philippines,
That is now the focus of our investigation but the challenge is we have to establish the link, who are his cohorts in the Philippines,

NCRPO intensifies intelligence operations against drug syndicates

There is no place in the NCRPO for police officers who engage in, tolerate, or protect the illegal drug trade. Any personnel found involved in these activities will face appropriate administrative and criminal action. No rank or position will exempt anyone from accountability,

US Sanctions on ICC Undermine Justice for Drug War Victims

It also raised concerns about the possible implications for the ICC's investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings committed during former President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign

PNP finalizes nationwide security plans for Undas

We will deploy police assistance desks, foot patrols, mobile teams, and emergency response units in and around cemeteries to ensure that help is always within reach of the public. We will maintain a strong and visible police presence in key areas so families can focus on honoring their loved ones with confidence and peace of mind,
As we honor the memory of our departed loved ones, let us also look after the safety of the living by remaining vigilant, following cemetery rules, and cooperating with authorities. The PNP will do its part to help ensure that every family can remember their loved ones in peace, dignity, and security,
Your PNP is fully prepared to provide round-the-clock security and rapid response throughout the Undas observance, with all concerned units placed on heightened readiness. Every Filipino should feel safe while observing Undas so we will remain vigilant against any threat to public safety and order,