Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announces a new task force to investigate flood control projects allegedly linked to the Villars. Remulla says improvements were made in Zapote River Drive in Las Piñas, as well as in Bacoor, Cavite.
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure recommends filing multiple criminal complaints, including graft against Topnotch Catalyst Builders and public works officials over ghost projects in Bulacan.
Typhoon Tino, international name Kalmaegi, grips the Visayas, portions of Mindanao, and several areas in Southern Luzon with moderate to torrential rain and strong to destructive winds.
Forbes Asia releases its 2025 list of ‘power businesswomen’ in Asia. The two Filipino women on the list are Mybelle Aragon-Gobio, the first woman to head the Robinsons Land Corporation, and Mariana Zobel de Ayala, chair and president of Ayalaland Malls Incorporated.
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirms that the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal in Paris, France was ‘removed’ overnight between October 25 and 26. — Rappler.com
