ABOUT MRT-3'S PRIVATE-OPERATOR PLAN AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR COMMUTERS
For someone taking MRT-3 to work or school, the questions are practical: will the train be dependable, what will the trip cost, and who answers when the service fails?
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Search MCTABOUT THE PCO'S COURTESY RESIGNATIONS AND CLAIRE CASTRO'S RETENTION
Officials have submitted courtesy resignations at the Presidential Communications Office, but Palace Press Officer Claire Castro is staying. Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano confirmed that on October 23, giving the public one clear personnel decision while other changes remain…
MCT DAILY BRIEF: OCTOBER 24, 2026 · EVENING
Good evening. An alleged fund offer has put TESDA under scrutiny, while the Air Force has confirmed the deaths of four pilots in yesterday's training accident. The Senate minority is calling for dialogue over Ronald dela Rosa. For those planning the week ahead, there are also…
MCT DAILY BRIEF: OCTOBER 24, 2026
The Agriculture Department has answered questions about proposed roads whose map coordinates point to the sea. The peso ended Friday at another record low, while two new irrigation facilities opened in Leyte. There is also a new online route for authenticating NBI clearances and…
ABOUT BATO DELA ROSA’S ₱50-MILLION BOUNTY
The DILG announced a ₱50-million bounty for Senator Bato dela Rosa’s capture on October 23. The announcement came after months of talk about a possible reward—and days after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said authorities knew dela Rosa was in Mindanao and were negotiating…
ABOUT GETTING TB MEDICINES THROUGH PHILHEALTH’S GAMOT PROGRAM
PhilHealth has announced another way for eligible patients to obtain selected tuberculosis medicines starting November 1.
ABOUT PHP2SHELL AND THE RISK TO PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT WEBSITES
When a government website asks for a copy of your ID, your address or your medical information, you have little choice about trusting the agency with it. You may need those records to claim a benefit or complete an application.
MCT DAILY BRIEF: OCTOBER 23, 2026 UPDATE
Paolo Duterte has filed complaints over reports of alleged cash deliveries. ICC prosecutors are seeking permission to use three more recorded witness accounts. A newly released survey offers a look at public opinion on Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, although the interviews…
MCT DAILY BRIEF: OCTOBER 23, 2026
Rosal has weakened to a typhoon, but dangerous conditions remain around Batanes. The Bangko Sentral has raised its policy rate again, while the peso ended Thursday at another record low. Government spending is also under scrutiny, from e-government contracts to next year's…
THE PAGES BEHIND THE LAUGHING EMOJIS
I want to know who’s running these pages, how they’re connected, and whether they’re making money from political content that gives readers only part of the information.
ABOUT COMELEC’S CANCELLATION OF 50 PARTY-LIST REGISTRATIONS
COMELEC has canceled the registrations of 50 party-list groups, including Bayan Muna, Magdalo and Buhay. The action is listed in Resolution No. 11281, promulgated on October 15, 2026. Here are five things to know about what was canceled and what voters should look for next.
ROSAL REMAINS A SUPER TYPHOON; PESO HITS ANOTHER RECORD LOW; CIDG NEARS CASE-BUILDING ON LAOS SHIPMENT
Rosal has weakened but remains a super typhoon east of Batanes. The peso closed at another record low, and CIDG says its case build-up on a suspected shabu shipment from Laos is nearing completion.
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