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• Marcos lifts price cap on rice

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces the removal of price ceilings on rice, nearly a month after its implementation.

• 3 Filipino fishermen dead as foreign vessel rams boat off Bajo de Masinloc

Three Filipino fisherfolk die after a commercial vessel rammed a Filipino fishing boat passing through the waters off Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.

• Drag artist Pura Luka Vega arrested 

Controversial drag artist Pura Luka Vega is arrested on Wednesday, October 4, for allegedly not showing up for the preliminary investigation of a criminal case in Manila.

• Navotas court orders arrest of 6 cops in Jemboy Baltazar killing

A Navotas court has ordered the arrest of six policemen tagged in the killing of 17-year-old Jerhode Jemboy Baltazar back in August.

• Kevin McCarthy ousted by US House Republicans in historic vote

The US House of Representatives ousts Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The historic 216-to-210 vote marks the first time the House removed its leader.

• Demand for justice continues a year after Percy Lapid’s murder 

Various groups including current and former government officials demand justice for the murder of broadcaster Percy Lapid.

• JJK1 is coming: BTS’ Jungkook to release ‘GOLDEN’ in November

Save the date, ARMYs! Jungkook of K-pop powerhouse BTS is releasing his solo debut album GOLDEN on November 3. — Rappler.com