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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:46:50
WALANG PASOK: Schools may suspend, resume classes under new Marcos EO
MANILA, Philippines —Schools may independently suspend in-person classes based on safety risks within their premises and seek to resume face-to-face learning even while a local government-ordered suspension remains in effect, under a new policy issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Executive Order (EO) No. 130, signed on Oct. 28 but published only on Tuesday,
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:54:54
Malaybalay warns against almsgiving ahead of Christmas influx
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Malaybalay City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has renewed its advocacy campaign discouraging public almsgiving to street mendicants, sparking mixed reactions among residents as the city prepares for the seasonal influx of beggars ahead of the Christmas holidays. Ivy Amor Urbina, City Social Welfare and Development Office chief, clarified
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:01:32
PCID lauds Macacua, urges MILF, MNLF to sustain peace gains
COTABATO CITY — The Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) has congratulated Member of Parliament Abdulraof "Sammy Gambar" Macacua on his election as chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) by the region's first elected Bangsamoro Parliament. In a statement on Tuesday, the PCID called the transition "an important milestone
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:07:26
INQToday: ICC seeks more testimonies vs Duterte; Mayon emits ash plume
MANILA, Philippines — Here are the top stories for INQTodays afternoon newscast: The prosecution at the International Criminal Court seeks to use three more recorded testimonies in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Meanwhile, 16 areas across the country are forecast to experience dangerous heat levels on Tuesday, according to Pagasa.
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:22:44
Lacson: Call for due process won't shield Bato dela Rosa from ICC trial
MANILA, Philippines Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Tuesday said that his call for due process for Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa does not mean shielding his colleague from facing trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to Lacson, due process means allowing Senator dela Rosa to face trial before the ICC rather than
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:31:25
Oriental Mindoro ports log over 30,000 passengers during Undas
CALAPAN CITY — More than 30,000 travellers passed through major seaports in Oriental Mindoro from Oct. 30 to early Nov. 3 during this years All Saints Day holiday weekend, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). The PDRRMO recorded a combined 37,358 inbound and outbound passengers at the ports of Calapan,
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:44:50
LTFRB fines Move It P555.75M over excess riders; platform appeals
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has imposed a P555.75-million penalty on motorcycle taxi platform Move It for exceeding its authorized number of rider-partners. Move It was authorized to operate only 17,746 rider-partners across Metro Manila, Cebu City and Cagayan de Oro but exceeded this limit by 55,575 riders, according
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:49:00
Teodoro flags limited Army reach, gaps in PH defense infra
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army effectively covers only 40 to 50 percent of the country, and its limited reach is insufficient even for logistical operations, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Teodoro said the military needs additional strategic bases to address gaps in the countrys defense capabilities. We also need to build our strategic
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:53:03
Palace challenges Nartatez: PNP must arrest Dela Rosa regardless of ties
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Tuesday challenged the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership to ensure that Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa's former position as PNP chief would not stand in the way of enforcing his arrest warrant. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said in a television interview last Saturday that the senator's previous role as top
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:54:39
Suspected gunrunner wounded in Cotabato buy-bust
COTABATO CITY — An alleged gunrunner was wounded in a shootout with police operatives during a buy-bust operation in Kabacan, North Cotabato on Tuesday. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), backed by personnel of the Kabacan Municipal Police Station, conducted the operation along the national highway in Barangay Kayaga at around 8:45 a.m. Lt.
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:13:00
E-bike rider dies in Laguna mishap
LUCENA CITY — A 47-year-old e-bike rider was hit and crushed to death by a truck in San Pablo City, Laguna, on Monday night ,according to the local police. The e-bike rider stopped in front of the truck in Barangay San Roque at 10:50 p.m., based on security camera footage, the Calabarzon police said. The
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:17:26
PhilHealth warns public against scammers impersonating CEO for money
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday warned the public against individuals impersonating its Chief Executive Officer, Beverly Lorraine Ho, to solicit money and conduct unauthorized transactions. In an advisory, PhilHealth said that social media posts, emails, or messages requesting money or donations in the name of the agency or its
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:21:00
Coast Guard rescues 34 passengers from distressed boat off Palawan
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 34 persons after their motorized banca encountered engine trouble in Taytay Bay in Palawan on Monday. The passengers were aboard MBCA Kin J-Mar, which was traveling to Barangay Casian in Taytay, to visit the graves of their departed loved ones, the Coast Guard District
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:34:35
PNP backs Lacson: Secrecy key in hunt for Bato dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) agrees with Sen. Panfilo Ping Lacson that secrecy is key when handling the manhunt operation on Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa. "Tama ang sinabi ni Sen. Lacson na secrecy is key in our operation," PNP spokesperson Col. Allen Rae Co told reporters on Tuesday. (Sen. Lacson was
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:39:16
Caraga cops log peaceful Undas; cemetery crowd tops 350,000
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day across Caraga (Region 13) was generally peaceful and orderly, with over 350,000 people visiting cemeteries and memorial parks, the Police Regional Office -13 (PRO-13) said Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, PRO-13 director, said no untoward or major peace and
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:42:00
TransCo addresses Mindoro power outage, supply issues
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) is stepping up efforts to reduce the duration of power outages in Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, through better grid monitoring and closer coordination with power generators and distribution utilities. Currently, consumers served by the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) experience two to three power interruptions
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:52:23
39°C heat index grips Oriental Mindoro; public cautioned
CALAPAN CITY — Oriental Mindoro recorded a heat index of 39 ° at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, prompting authorities to remind residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. The heat index measures how hot the temperature feels to the human body when relative humidity is taken into account. The Provincial Information Office, citing the Philippine
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:53:35
DENR confirms 168-hectare peatland in Leyte town
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has confirmed a new peatland covering a probable 168.34 hectares (ha) in Palo, Leyte, adding to the country's growing inventory of carbon-rich wetland ecosystems that play a role in climate change mitigation. The newly identified Palo, Leyte Peatland (PLP) spans parts of Barangays Barayong
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:55:34
Palace wants budget watchdogs to scrutinize 2027 budget 'red flags'
MANILA, Philippines —Malacañang on Tuesday urged budget watchdogs toreport any "red flags" they uncover inthe proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would take note of any alleged anomalies flagged by groups reviewing the proposed budget. READ: House to consult budget watchdogs "Sa
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:03:56
6-hour power outage set in parts of Ilocos Norte on November 8
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur—Parts of Ilocos Norte will experience a six-hour power supply interruption on Sunday, November 8, as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) conducts maintenance work on its transmission facilities. The scheduled power supply interruption will run from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., affecting areas served by the Ilocos Norte Electric
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