TODAY’S TOP STORIES - Wednesday, 04 November 2026

 

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online monitoring)

04 November 2026, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.

1. Palace awaits US response on Pax Silica deal, assures protection of Aeta communities

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, NewsWatchPlus]

https://mb.com.ph/2026/11/04/palace-awaits-us-response-on-pax-silica-deal-assures-protection-of-aeta-communities

2. China tells Philippines to stop politicians crossing 'red lines'; DFA welcomes appeal for stable PH-China relations

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, Manila Times, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Philstar]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/11/4/china-tells-philippines-to-stop-politicians-crossing-red-lines-0622

3. Palace to jail authorities: Uphold law amid Romualdez ‘jailbreak’ row

-Sandiganbayan summons 2 BJMP officials over claims Romualdez allowed out of jail

-BJMP denies special treatment for Romualdez at QC jail

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessWorld, Daily Tribune, DZRH, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, TV5 News]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2335996/palace-to-jail-authorities-uphold-law-amid-romualdez-jailbreak-row

4. Sara Duterte's lead over Leni Robredo narrows to 7 points in 2028 matchup —OCTA

[ABS-CBN News, DZRH, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Times, Philstar]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/content/1008210/sara-duterte-s-lead-over-leni-robredo-narrows-to-7-points-in-2028-matchup-octa/story/

5. Marcos to name new chief justice this week — Palace

[Daily Tribune, GMA News, Philstar, TV5 News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/1008246/marcos-to-name-new-chief-justice-this-week-palace/story/

6. PH Embassy urges Filipinos in France to prepare 72-hour emergency kits

[ABS-CBN News, DZRH, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Philstar, TV5 News]

https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/ph-embassy-urges-filipinos-in-france-to-prepare-72-hour-emergency-kits-amid-protests

7. ERC issues 24 show-cause orders vs power generators over power supply interruptions[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/11/4/erc-issues-24-show-cause-orders-vs-power-generators-over-supply-interruptions-1158

8. Tito Sotto seeks clear rules on prolonged unauthorized absences of senators
[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, TV5 News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/1008232/tito-sotto-seeks-clear-rules-on-prolonged-unauthorized-absences-of-senators/story/

9. P1.36-billion shabu shipment seized at Manila port

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, DZRH, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, TV5 News]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/11/4/p1-36-billion-shabu-shipment-seized-at-manila-port-1050

10. ‘Very strong’ El Niño now active in tropical Pacific, says Pagasa

[GMA News, Inquirer, NewsWatchPlus]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2336017/very-strong-el-nino-now-active-in-tropical-pacific-says-pagasa

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