Day: November 6, 2025

Ozamiz city: Filipino Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna defeated Mongolian Batpelden Buyankhishig in a 38-move Reti duel during the fifth round of the 6th ASEAN Individual Chess Championships-Gov. Henry Oaminal Cup at Misamis Occidental Resort and Aquamarine Park. According to Philippines News Agency, the victory advanced Frayna to the second spot, accumulating four points and tying with Vietnamese WGMs Nguyen Thi Mai Hung and Hoang Thi Bao Tram, who both drew after 18 moves of a London System. Russian IM Evgenija Ovod is leading by half a point after defeating Vietnamese WGM Nguyen Thi Thanh An in 42 moves of

Davao city: Authorities seized PHP2.1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in an operation in Toril District, the Davao City Police Office reported Thursday. The suspect, identified as alias Rodel, was apprehended around 7:20 p.m. on Nov. 5 in a joint operation by Task Force Davao and DCPO personnel. According to Philippines News Agency, Rodel faces charges for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act for transporting smuggled cigarettes. Confiscated during the operation were 54 boxes of contraband, each containing 50 reams of cigarettes. The seized items are under the custody of the Bureau of Customs-Davao, while the suspect is held

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized PHP17 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 13 Most Wanted Persons (MWPs) in separate police operations conducted on Nov. 4. According to Philippines News Agency, acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that a series of coordinated police operations by Police Regional Offices (PRO), Special Investigation Units, and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) led to significant arrests. The Top 1 Most Wanted Person of PRO9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) was captured in Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, charged with murder. Meanwhile, in Metro Manila, police apprehended the region’s Top 2

Cebu: The Archdiocese of Cebu on Thursday urged the faithful to open their homes to families affected by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi). In a heartfelt social media post, Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy appealed to the community to ‘adopt’ displaced families and offer various forms of assistance. According to Philippines News Agency, Archbishop Uy encouraged the faithful to reach out to families who have lost their homes and belongings, suggesting ways to help such as providing food, clothes, financial assistance, or emotional support. He emphasized the importance of walking with these families on their journey of rebuilding their lives. The

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will not prevent anyone from requesting a copy of his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), Malaca±ang said on Thursday. This announcement follows a formal request by the Akbayan Party and several civil society groups to the Office of the Ombudsman for the release of SALNs of President Marcos, Vice President Sara Duterte, and other top government officials. According to Philippines News Agency, the request was made in a letter submitted to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla. This action comes after the issuance of Memorandum Circular 3, which lifts restrictions on public access