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

• COC filing day 2 recap: Senate veterans, ‘Diwata’ surprise

Senate veterans are the most high-profile politicians to file their candidacies with the Commission on Elections Wednesday, October 2.

• Another Duterte, the son of Paolo, joins Davao politics 

Another scion of the Dutertes of Davao City is set to join the 2025 midterm elections. The son of Representative Paolo Duterte, 26-year-old Rodrigo ‘Rigo’ Duterte II, files his certificate of candidacy for city councilor of the first district of Davao City.

• Ilocos Norte declares state of calamity as Julian ravages province 

The Ilocos Norte provincial government declares a state of calamity due to the devastation wrought by Typhoon Julian, international name Krathon.

• Walz, Vance clash at policy-heavy vice presidential debate

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clash in a vice presidential debate Tuesday, October 1.

• Chris Martin says Coldplay to retire after 12th studio album

Frontman Chris Martin says British rock band Coldplay is planning to release two more albums before their retirement. – Rappler.com