Here are the stories for INQToday, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, as of 6 p.m.
Teodoro rejects China’s claim of abuse of Asean chairmanship
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. rejected on Thursday China’s accusation that the Philippines abused its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) defense meetings to obstruct Beijing’s participation.
Teodoro to Asean defense partners: Reject threats, use of force
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states and their dialogue partners on Thursday to reject threats or the use of force and uphold international law as maritime tensions persist in the region.
Bernardo: All of DPWH projects nationwide have alleged kickbacks
All Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects nationwide allegedly have kickbacks, its former Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday.
MMDA suspends coding scheme on Monday, Nov. 2
The implementation of the expanded number coding scheme will be suspended on Monday, Nov. 2, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).