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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:30:00
MNLF faction says Dela Rosa not under its protection
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — A faction of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) led by former Cotabato City Mayor Muslimin Sema has denied protecting Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, saying there is no verified link between the former Philippine National Police chief and the organization despite his ties to figures associated with the group.
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:36:00
Police vow to pursue Bantag following Ifugao raid
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police on Monday vowed to pursue "every lead" until former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag is captured after police officers failed to find him in a poultry farm in Lamut, Ifugao, on Sunday. "Every lead will be pursued, every lawful opportunity will be acted upon, and we
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:38:00
House to consult budget watchdogs
MANILA, Philippines — Budget watchdogs said House lawmakers have asked to meet with them to review the lower chamber's approved spending bill, amid growing scrutiny over public money allocation in next year's proposed P7.2-trillion national budget. "We're getting more and more feedback from various House members, from some parties, from the minority who all
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:40:00
NBI to investigate pet crematorium
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation will investigate the reported dumping of dead dogs and cats allegedly by Bacoor City-based Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium, following the discovery of their carcasses at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. It was animal rescue service Luna and Furry Siblings which reported the
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:48:00
Pangilinan: Tougher action needed vs profiteers amid El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Monday urged the government to intensify its crackdown on hoarders, profiteers and cartels as the country braces for the impact of a strong El Niño, such as drought and water shortage, on food production and prices. "[Authorities should] gather evidence and pursue criminal and administrative cases against
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:50:00
Kin honor 'desaparecidos' on All Souls' Day
MANILA, Philippines — Abner Hizarsa was on his way to his daughter's school in Subic, Zambales, to bring her lunch when he was abducted by unidentified armed men riding a van on March 22, 2007. That day was the last time his partner, Cresencia dela Cruz, and their three children saw Hizarsa. Hizarsa was just
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:09:28
Amihan to bring rains over parts of Extreme Northern Luzon on Nov. 3
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, or amihan, will continue to bring rains over parts of Extreme Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said on Tuesday. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Veronica Torres said amihan would prevail until Friday. We expect fair weather and
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:44:34
Two motorcycle riders die in Quezon crash
LUCENA CITY — Two motorcycle riders who were not wearing crash helmets died after their vehicle crashed into a concrete roadside barrier in San Francisco, Quezon, on Nov. 1. The 29-year-old male driver and his male back rider were traveling along a winding road in Barangay Nasalaan when the motorcycle suddenly went out of control
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:55:38
Undas 2026: PITX logs over 1.68M passengers
MANILA, Philippines — The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) recorded more than 1.68 million passengers during the Undas exodus this year, the terminal said on Tuesday. In its latest data, PITX said a total of 1,686,201 passengers passed through the terminal from Sunday, Oct. 25, to Monday, Nov. 2. This figure was slightly higher than
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:07:50
3 ex-drug convicts arrested in Lucena buy-busts on All Saints' Day
LUCENA CITY — Three ex-drug convicts were arrested in separate anti-narcotics operations in Lucena City on Sunday, Nov. 1, during the observance of All Saints' Day, police said. Two of the suspects were arrested at 2:25 p.m. after they allegedly sold shabu (crystal meth) to an undercover police officer in Barangay Ibabang Iyam, according to
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:13:53
16 areas to experience dangerous heat levels Tuesday — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen areas across the country are expected to experience dangerous levels of heat on Tuesday, with heat indices reaching as high as 43 degrees Celsius, according to the state weather bureau. In its latest heat index forecast issued on Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) identified Iloilo City,
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:02:23
OIL PRICE WATCH as of Nov. 3, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will face mixed fuel price adjustments Tuesday, Nov. 3, with gasoline prices increasing by as much as P3.50 per liter, while diesel and kerosene prices will go down by P1 and P1.90 per liter, respectively, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE said the latest changes reflect movements in
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:08:39
Naval forces seize P398M in smuggled cigarettes off Sulu
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur Naval forces intercepted nearly P398 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and motorized crafts off the coast of Sulu in three separate operations in the past four days, officials reported Tuesday. The successive operations conducted by the Naval Command Western Mindanao (NCWM) from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 led
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:16:09
BARMM opens applications for top gov't positions
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has announced that it is now accepting applications for key leadership positions in the Bangsamoro Government. In an official announcement released on Monday, the BARMM government asked all interested applicants for minister, deputy minister (DM), head of office, and deputy head of office positions
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:27:21
P3.1M in smuggled cigarettes seized, 3 busted in Negros Oriental
BACOLOD CITY Police intercepted some P3.1 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested three men during a joint anti-smuggling operation in Barangay Nagbo-alao, Basay town, Negros Oriental, on Monday morning. The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) identified the suspects as "Lom," 25, the truck driver; and passengers "Joe," 41, and "Ben,"
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:51:06
Western Visayas schools suspend classes due to 43°C heat index
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Schools across Western Visayas suspended classes or shifted to online learning on Tuesday as the heat index is forecast to reach 43 degrees Celsius in Iloilo City and 42°C in Roxas City, Capiz. The class suspensions and adjustments cover public and private educational institutions in Iloilo and Capiz, with some schools
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:55:20
Mayon emits ash plume on Tuesday morning
MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano in Albay spewed an ash plume that rose more than 1,600 meters above its summit on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the ash emission occurred from 8:22 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. "This event generated a plume that rose 1600 meters above the
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:06:35
Cops rescue 16-year-old girl allegedly held over debt in Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY — After responding to an emergency 911 call, police officers rescued a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly prevented from leaving her companions because of an outstanding debt in Barangay Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte, on Sunday. The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) said personnel from the Palo Municipal Police Station and the Municipal Social Welfare
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:10:16
PNP urges pet owners to file raps vs crematorium over dumped remains
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged pet owners who may have been defrauded by a pet crematorium in Cavite to file complaints after 29 dead dogs and cats were found dumped in a vacant lot in Bulacan. The deceased pets were reportedly taken to Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City,
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:19:41
Dole launches 15/30 hotline amid El Niño preparations
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, launched a nationwide 24/7 hotline where workers, employers and other stakeholders can report workplace concerns and labor-related violations. Dubbed "15/30," the hotline was introduced during the department's flag-raising ceremony as part of its preparations for the expected El Niño, which could
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