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Snap polls call widely rejected Palace, Comelec, lawmakers: Cayetano proposal wishful thinking, unlawful
By Charles Dantes, Vito Barcelo, Maricel V. Cruz, Ram Superable and Joel E. Zurbano
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ALACANANG, the Commission on Elections and the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate all dismissed fresh calls for a snap election as nothing more than “wishful thinking” that is not covered by any law. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the administration has no time to entertain political distractions, especially as the government continues to provide aid to areas hit by earthquakes and typhoons. “It is just his wishful thinking. We do not have time to talk about one’s personal desires,” Castro said in a statement,
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It (mass resignation) can work—but it starts with one. Be that one, Sen. Alan. – Ex-Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano
DepEd, teachers get P26.55b boost from moved DPWH funds By Charles Dantes
1m farmers to get P7k cash
PRESIDENT Ferdinand aid each in 2026 budget—Dy “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. announced yesterday NEWS / A3 that P26.55 billion from underperforming flood control projects will be channeled to DepEd programs in 2026, including classroom construction, child nutrition, teacher compensation, and educational technology. SALUTE TO The president also cited partnerTEACHERS. ships with the Bangko Sentral President Ferdinand ng Pilipinas to boost teachers’ R. Marcos Jr. waves to financial literacy through an eteachers (inset) after learning academy, and programs announcing additional to recognize exemplary educabenefits during the tors like Marivic Villacampa of National Teachers’ Day Celebration in Pasay Cavite, who continues teaching City. These include the despite battling cancer, and Mary teaching allowance Jane Reodica of Laguna, who deunder the Kabalikat sa veloped livelihood training proPagtuturo Act, medical jects for her community. allowance, Special “Teaching is a partnership, Hardship Allowance, Next page
and annual incentives on Teacher’s Day. PCO
CBCP rejects bid to change Senate leadership By Vito Barcelo THE Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Monday strongly opposed any attempts to change the Senate leadership or redirect investigations
into flood control projects. “The Filipino people are watching closely. After the revelations of massive anomalies in flood control projects, any move to change Senate leadership or redirect
investigations now would only heighten public suspicion of a cover-up,” the CBCP said. Senate President Vicente Sotto III, for his part, assured Next page
Political alliances won’t stand in the way of ICI probe—PBBM By Charles Dantes
Sen. Mark Villar, Discayas to attend ICI hearing
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government’s investigation NEWS / A3 into so-called “ghost” flood control projects will press forward no matter At the same time, the President where it leads, stressing that political alliances will not stand in the way of urged the public to avoid rushing to holding those responsible accountable.
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Diesel higher at P0.80/l, gas and kerosene up by P0.20/l By Alena Mae S. Flores CONSUMERS will experience higher pump prices of P0.80 per liter for diesel and P0.20 per liter for gasoline and kerosene effective 6am today due
to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Seaoil Philippines, Jetti Petroleum, PTT Philippines, Chevron Philippines and Cleanfuel issued separate advisories of the latest oil price hike.
BRIDGE NO MORE. The Piggatan Bridge in Alcala,
More damage from Paolo; 72 quake deaths Judicial and Bar Council submits 7 names for Ombudsman post LASALLIAN VS CORRUPTION. Students from DLSU-Manila and DLS-CSB stand
united yesterday along Taft Avenue in a protest against corruption. Their chant, ‘Busina! Busina! Laban sa corrupt!’, was met with a chorus of supporting horn honks from passing motorists. Norman Cruz
TYPHOON “Paolo” left widespread damage and disruption across Northern and Central Luzon, displacing thousands and inundating low-lying communities as it swept through the country late last week. Meanwhile, the death toll in the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Bogo City, Cebu on Sept. 30 has reached 72, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Monday. Next page
By Pot Chavez THE Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) submitted on Monday the shortlist of candidates to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the position of Ombudsman. Among the seven candidates named were: • Michael Aguinaldo – former chairman, Commission on Audit• Stephen
Cruz – retired associate justice, Court of Appeals• Samuel Gaerlan – associate justice, Supreme Court• Anna Liza Logan – deputy executive secretary, Office of the President• Mario Lopez – retired associate justice, Supreme Court• Michael Frederick Musngi – associate justice, Sandiganbayan• Jesus Crispin Remulla – secretary, Department of Justice
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Cagayan collapsed yesterday afternoon and is now impassable to all types of vehicles. According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Alcala, several trailer trucks also fell with the bridge, and an investigation is underway to determine if there were any injuries. Cagayan PIO
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