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JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday renewed his attacks on Arab parties, warning after casting his ballot that 'they're trying to steal the election' after reports that individuals were arrested with envelopes of cash.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said light to moderate and sometimes heavy rains were possible in parts of Luzon because of the shear line. READ: tmt.ph/2454941

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four Filipinos were among 48 foreign citizens charged by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) with election-related offenses, including illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and falsely claiming American citizenship. The DOJ announced the charges on Oct. 26, involving foreign nationals in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York, and Nevada. Read more: tmt.ph/2455001

NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament EAC def. San Sebastian (96-64) MJ Raymundo Player of the Game #NCAASeason102

BEIJING — Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologized for comments in which he apparently referred to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator. Read more: mrf.lu/2XTNh

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has called for stronger coordination among government agencies, property developers and housing finance institutions to bridge the gap between residential property prices and what Filipino families can afford. Rep. JP Padiernos, a member of the House Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries, said the housing challenge was not simply about building more homes but ensuring that available properties matched household incomes and financing capacity. Read more: tmt.ph/2454860

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) held a dialogue with urban poor groups on Tuesday to address housing concerns. Read more: mrf.lu/2X2bP

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Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Central Luzon regional chairman Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. led the 5th Regional Scout Committee (Rescom) meeting on Oct. 27, 2026, at Royce Hotel, New Clark City, Pampanga. Read more: mrf.lu/2XN3X

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast (amihan) season has started, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Read more: mrf.lu/2XNck

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) 129, which temporarily increases the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) for corn imports to prevent increases in meat and poultry prices amid a projected domestic supply deficit. The order, signed on Oct. 26, 2026 increases the MAV for corn from 220,000 metric tons to 500,000 metric tons. Read more: tmt.ph/2454719