MANILA, Philippines — Emergency fuel assistance, solar-powered irrigation projects and alternative water sources are being rolled out in parts of the country as authorities prepare for the possible effects of El Niño on farms and communities. In Ilocos Sur, the city government of Candon is preparing to declare a state of calamity, with nearly 70

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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. returned to the Philippines on Monday after his working visit to Singapore, where he discussed cargo and energy expansion and investment opportunities with business leaders.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday announced that the Philippines will assume the chairmanship of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) and the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA).

Nearly nine out of 10, or 89% of Filipinos are interested in the May 2028 national and local elections, the latest survey from Pulse Asia showed.

A Chinese tourist recovered his Louis Vuitton handbag within 20 minutes of its alleged theft at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, but several items inside, including his passport and camera, were missing.

Anwar says every single contract must be fully transparent.

Authorities in Djibouti are conducting search and rescue operations and providing medical care to survivors, while the IOM has documented increasing migrant traffic along the Eastern Route amid worsening conditions

The cases are the latest examples of rogue or undesired behavior by the AI models of tech companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI

The defense in Sara Duterte’s trial is succeeding in dragging it out by playing to the vulnerabilities of a court apparently afraid to be seen as less than fair. Understandably, a court composed mostly of members of the political majority is not unlikely to feel that way.

It’s the second week of increases for gasoline, though diesel prices are set to fall for a third consecutive week

Pisces, If the plan only works by cutting into your sleep, rethink it.

Aquarius, take your time with the details this week -- particularly if your name or work will be attached to the outcome.

Capricorn's astrology reading for the week of Oct.12-18, 2026 has something to do with splitting expenses

Sagittarius, not everything needs to be discussed openly this week.

For Scorpio in the week of Oct. 12-18, 2026, You can take your ambitions seriously without agreeing to someone else"s opinions.

We"re fresh off the Libra New Moon last Saturday evening, October 10, Philippine time. With less than three months left in 2026, think about the decisions you"ve made so far this year.

Vietnamese have overtaken Koreans as the second largest foreign group in Japan's census, turning a 2020 deficit of more than 51,000 residents into a lead of more than 210,000.

This comes after an Omoda's rear axle came loose on the road.

Virgo, this week's horoscope advises you to say no to one extra task this week, and use that time to rest

Leo, the astrology for the week of Oct. 12-18, 2026 could see a change at home affecting the plans you"ve been making for yourself.

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Cancer, your horoscope forecast for Oct.12-18 is on reimbursements. It may be worth following up on.

We must develop effective preventive measures to keep children safe.

Gemini, your astrology forecast this week Oct. 12-18, 2026 says you shouldn't keep guessing what"s important

This week's astrology forecast for Taurus: An old disagreement with a partner or family member may come up again, particularly about privacy or how things are handled at home.

For the week of Oct. 12-18, 2026, Aries may be eager to move forward with a romance, spend time with your children or pursue a creative project

Iran is 'no longer in the process of responding to the Americans,' says Iran's security chief

The U-17 girls' team was unable to retaliate against India's dominant display.

This week's horoscope brings opportunities to step up. On Oct. 15, the Sun in Libra sextiles Jupiter in Leo, favoring recognition and support. But having the confidence to take that bigger step isn"t enough. Mars in Leo trines Saturn retrograde in Aries on Oct. 16 and Pluto also turns direct in Aquarius on Oct. 16.