By Bea Rollo (October 5, 2026) – Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso warned motorists, including government employees, against violating traffic rules as the city began implementing its enhanced No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) 2.0 on Monday, October 5. “Ang mga abusado sa kalsada, wala nang excuse because today, inuumpisahan na pong i-implement ang non-contact apprehension,” […]

(October 5, 2026, REUTERS) – NASA astronaut Jessica Meir handed over command of the International Space Station to Roscosmos cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov during a change-of-command and farewell ceremony on Sunday (October 4). The homebound Crew‑12 crew members have spent the past several days packing cargo and testing equipment in preparation for their return home. NASA […]

(October 5, 2026, REUTERS) – Iranian women trained with firearms at a military training centre in Tehran’s Imam Hussein Square on Sunday (October 4), as tensions with the United States and Israel persisted. Iran opened a new centre at Haft-e Tir Square on Saturday (October 3) to prepare civilians to confront US and Israeli forces […]

(October 4, 2026, REUTERS) – Hundreds of pet owners gathered at San Francisco Plaza in Quito on Saturday (October 3) for the annual blessing of animals, a tradition honouring Saint Francis of Assisi’s connection with animal welfare. Franciscan priests blessed dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, roosters and even the ashes of beloved dead pet during […]

(October 4, 2026) – CBEV Transport Technology Inc. (CarBEV) and iGreen+ have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the Philippines, with plans to deploy up to 100 Power Stations nationwide by 2027. The agreement, signed in Bangkok on Sept. 28, brings together CarBEV’s local market and fleet […]

By Bea Rollo (October 4, 2026) – The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil.) Inc. (FICCI Philippines) brought together government officials, diplomats, business executives, and industry leaders at the ASEAN-India Business Forum 2026 on Sept. 23 at the Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City. Held under the theme “Strengthening Economic Cooperation Across Trade, Investment […]

(October 4, 2026, REUTERS) – US President Donald Trump spent Tuesday showcasing his administration’s approach to AI — touting the US government’s new AI chatbot, dining with tech titans at the White House, and announcing a voluntary agreement with those executives that he said would address growing fears about the technology’s safety. The display signaled […]

(October 4, 2026, REUTERS) – The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was bound for Israel, attempted to carry out a “terrorist attack” during the flight, the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general said on Saturday (October 3), according to the state news agency WAM. The co-pilot was identified as Hammam al-Hammami, an Omani national, a […]

(October 4, 2026, REUTERS) – North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile in a test overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. KCNA said the missile was launched on Saturday from eastern North Korea and hit a target 1,000 km (621 miles) in the sea off the country’s east coast. It […]

(October 3, 2026) – Fresh from making history as the first Filipino and first male Asian winner of The Voice Season 26, Sofronio Vasquez takes the spotlight once again—this time lending his powerful vocals to “Seas Unbroken,” a new song celebrating unity across Southeast Asia. Vasquez debuts the song performing alongside the Young Voices of […]

(October 3, 2026, REUTERS) – Fans of South Korean group BTS gathered outside Bogota’s El Campin stadium on Friday (October 2), hours before the band’s concert, in a day marked by long lines, gift exchanges among fans and activities organized by supporters. Since early morning, hundreds of members of the group’s fanbase, known as ARMY, […]

By Bea Rollo (October 3, 2026) – The Philippines-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) marks a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two sides, while highlighting the growing strategic importance of ASEAN to the EU. Announced at the ASEAN-EU Business Summit on Sept. 22, the agreement is expected to give businesses a […]