TOP NEWS HEADLINES IN INDONESIA, THE PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE & THAILAND: OCT 13, 2025

INDONESIA

1.REGIONAL DISSENT BOILS OVER AS FISCAL TRANSFER CUTS BITE -- THE JAKARTA POST

Sharp cuts to regional transfers are unsettling provincial leaders, who warn the reductions could derail local development, disrupt public services and even civil servant pay. Experts say the move contradicts President Prabowo Subianto’s promise of greater regional autonomy and risks fueling political tensions if not carefully managed.

2.#KLUIVERTOUT TRENDS AFTER INDONESIA FAILS TO QUALIFY FOR 2026 WORLD CUP -- JAKARTA GLOBE

Indonesia’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end after a 1-0 defeat to Iraq in their second Group B qualifier at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Saturday night. The result marked the team’s second consecutive loss under Dutch coach Patrick Kluivert, following a 3-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening match.

PHILIPPINES

1.  Magnitude 5.8 quake jolts Cebu, nearby areas anew -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake jolted Cebu early Monday.

2.  Easterlies to bring rains in parts of PH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 A huge part of the country will experience rains due to the prevailing easterlies, the weather bureau said Monday.

SINGAPORE

1.3,300 BTO FLATS WITH SHORTER WAITS TO BE LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER -- THE STRAITS TIMES

About 3,300 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats with shorter waits of less than three years will be offered in the upcoming October sales exercise across four projects in Bedok, Sengkang and Yishun.

2.MORE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM ARE JOINING MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS, AND PARENTS ARE LEARNING WHAT IT TAKES -- CNA

Nine-year-old Ethan (not his real name) has never once complained about going to school. Each morning, he heads off with enthusiasm and returns brimming with excitement, eager to share stories about his day. 

THAILAND

1. PATTAYA POLICE TO ENFORCE PARKING BAN ON SOUTH PATTAYA ROAD WEDNESDAY -- THE NATION

Pattaya police will start enforcing a conditional parking ban on South Pattaya Road from October 15, with fines and wheel locks for violators.

2. POLICE STEP UP NOMINEE HOLDING CASES ON KOH SAMUI, KOH PHANGAN -- BANGKOK POST

The Royal Thai Police are intensifying investigations into alleged nominee land holdings by foreigners on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in Surat Thani, a practice that may threaten economic security, especially in key tourist areas.

-- BERNAMA