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Today’s headlines: Rodrigo Duterte, Animal welfare, 2026 ASEAN Summit

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• ICC wraps up pre-trial hearings as Duterte’s November 30 case nears  

The International Criminal Court holds its fifth status conference on former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case. This comes weeks before the opening of the trial on November 30.

• Dead pets dumped in Bulacan: What we know so far 

Bacoor City Mayor Strike Revilla ordered the closure of a local pet crematorium Saturday, October 31.

• 2026 ASEAN Summit: Road closures, alternative routes in Metro Manila 

Several roads in Pasay City will be closed during the Philippines’ hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit from Monday, November 16, to Wednesday, November 18.

• Gasoline prices get big hike on November 3, diesel and kerosene roll back 

Gasoline prices will go up by as much as P3.50 per liter starting Tuesday, November 3.

• Trump says Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in US as long as he wants

U.S. President Donald Trump says defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro may stay in the U.S. ‘for as long as he wants.’ – Rappler.com