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:

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.

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

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

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