By Abelicah Zafe | News5 Digital Intern (October 5, 2026) – Following the successful run of the latest DreamWorks animated film, “Forgotten Island”, where she lent her voice to the Manananggal, Broadway star and the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Lea Salonga is set to make her highly […]

By Bea Rollo (October 5, 2026) – Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo called on Senate President and impeachment court Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero to admonish prosecution spokesperson Regie Tongol over remarks suggesting that the impeachment court could issue a final verdict on December 16. Tulfo said Tongol appeared to be getting ahead of the senator-judges’ decision by […]

By Bea Rollo (October 5, 2026) – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is stepping up efforts to prevent criminal groups from recruiting, grooming, and exploiting minors, as authorities expand operations across Metro Manila. NCRPO Officer-in-Charge Police Brigadier General Christopher Abrahano directed police districts and units to strengthen intelligence gathering, police operations, and community-based […]

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 […]