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Dela Rosa’s lawyers oppose P50M bounty
By Franco Jose C. Baroña , Allen Limos  and Javier Joe Ismael
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Chinese Embassy, Tarriela continue to exchange barbs
By Allen Limos  and Franco Jose C. Baroña
MOST WANTED Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announces during a press briefing at the national police headquarters in Camp Crame Quezon City on Oct. 23, 2026, that a P50-million bounty has been offered for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Sen. Ronald dela Rosa. Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police, which dela Rosa once headed, gave him a week to surrender. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
P50M bounty up for capture of 'armed and dangerous' Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa’s lawyers oppose P50M bounty
Chinese Embassy, Tarriela continue to exchange barbs
P50M bounty up for capture of 'armed and dangerous' Dela Rosa
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Farmers look at parched rice fields Naic town in Cavite province on April 26, 2026. The weather bureau earlier warned that El Niño could start in June and may persist until early 2027. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
DOLE guidelines out on El Niño
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Coveting public funds
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Police arrest veteran journalist Philip Lustre over a cyber libel case filed against him in Davao City. Police made the arrest following a press conference in Quezon City, which he attended, on Oct. 24 2026. Lustre said he did not know the complainant. Lustre's arrest follows the filing of libel and cyber libel complaints by Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte against the National Bureau of Investigation and executives and journalists of a television network on Oct. 23. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
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October 24, 2026
A child receives oral polio vaccine drops while being held by a parent at the Parañaque City Hall on Oct. 24, 2026. The activity, organized by Rotary District 3830, aims to protect children against polio and encourage parents to have their children immunized. The initiative coincides with World Polio Day, Oct. 24, to highlight global efforts to eradicate the disease. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
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October 24, 2026
Fur parents of rescued animals and animal rights advocates gather for a mass at the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church in Malate, Manila, on Oct 24, 2026, before marching toward the Roxas Boulevard service road to call for animal welfare and protection. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
FUR LOVE OF ANIMALS
October 24, 2026
Children from Barangay Tinajeros, Malabon City, take part in the 34th National Children’s Month celebration on Oct. 24, 2026. The children were either dressed as their favorite fictional characters or as professionals. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
CHILDREN'S MONTH
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Fur parents join the annual pet lovers' Halloween Walkathon at Bridgetowne in Quezon City on Oct. 24, 2026. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
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Forty-five researchers, policymakers and development partners from across Southeast Asia convene in Jakarta and online on Oct. 1–2, 2026, to develop fundable pathways for scaling low-emission livestock and rice systems under the ASEAN Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative. SEARCA PHOTO
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Asean, New Zealand map low-emission future for rice and livestock
By Leander C. Domingo  - October 19, 2026
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The Civic e:HEV's S+ Shift system, borrowed from the Prelude, introduces simulated gear changes, rev-matching behavior, and enhanced engine sounds. HONDA PHOTOS
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Honda gives Civic, City different upgrades
By Isaac Atienza  - October 20, 2026
SYMBOLIC TIES (From left) Defense Senior Undersecretary Irineo Espino, Monica Teodoro, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kitagawa Katsuro, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, and National Security Adviser Eduardo Oban Jr. participate in the traditional Kagami Biraki (wooden sake barrel breaking) ceremony during the 72nd Anniversary of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces. PHOTO FROM DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
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Defense, security chiefs boost Japan ties
By Yashika F. Torib  - October 21, 2026
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Building an investable bamboo supply chain
By Cora Llamas  - October 20, 2026
Henry Cainglet’s ‘Octopussy #69.’ PHOTO FROM SILAW ARTIST COLLECTIVE
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Capturing the horror of plastic pollution
By Cora Llamas  - October 24, 2026
‘Forgotten Island’ brings Filipino culture and folklore into a colorful adventure about friendship, growing up, and learning to let go. PHOTO FROM FORGOTTENISLANDMOVIE.COM
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Filipino folklore finds its Hollywood moment
By Jania Dae Adalai  - October 22, 2026
Harvey Ong has evolved from a novice emcee into one of the industry’s most versatile ‘eventologists.’ CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
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Master of ceremonies
By Leah Salterio  - October 23, 2026
Photo shows the IP Coffee Community panel that brought together (second from left) Gilbert Baltazar of DA-4K; Benjamin David Abadiano of the Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples Education; and Danilo Crobalde of the Land Bank of the Philippines. They discussed opportunities for Indigenous coffee communities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Coffee congress highlights SMEs, eco-friendly practices
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By jasper marie rucat  - October 25, 2026
The Strong-Motion Monitoring Station at Davao del Sur State College in Digos City, Davao del Sur, measures ground movement during earthquakes. The data can help engineers design buildings suited to local seismic conditions. DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. visited the facility during the Regional Science and Technology Week and Handa Pilipinas culmination in the Davao Region on Oct. 15-17, 2026. (Photo by Patrick James Lee C. Alfonso, DOST-STII)
Science & Technology
Davao earthquake monitoring station to support safer building design
WE'RE ALL CONNECTED Digital 2027 Global Report highlights the continued growth of internet use and social media worldwide, alongside the rapid adoption of generative AI tools and changing online habits. REPORT SCREENSHOT FROM MELTWATER
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PH’s digital habits shift as AI use grows
By j.g. amor  - October 25, 2026