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@philstar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:22:00
Mike Hanopol warns against use of Hagibis songs without permission
Under the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, or Republic Act No. 8293, musical compositions are protected by copyright, and their public performance is subject to applicable licensing and permission requirements.
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:41
NIA opens 6 solar-powered irrigation sites in Leyte amid El Niño
TACLOBAN CITY — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Eastern Visayas has inaugurated six solar-powered irrigation facilities in Leyte to strengthen water supply to farmlands and help farmers prepare for the possible effects of the looming Super El Niño. NIA Region 8, led by Regional Manager Jaime de Jesus, formally opened the Opong Solar Pump
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:14:43
Bohol donates lot for new Hall of Justice in Tagbilaran City
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Bohol provincial government has donated a province-owned lot at the foot of Mt. Banat-i in Tagbilaran City to the Supreme Court of the Philippines for a new Hall of Justice. Gov. Aris Aumentado signed the Deed of Donation on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, formalizing the province's donation of the property
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:18:41
PNP rejects 'shoot-to-kill' calls vs. Bato Dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) rejects calls for a "shoot-to-kill" approach in serving an arrest warrant against Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, amid the circulation of fabricated quote cards attributing such a call to a lawmaker. "The PNP does not subscribe to a shoot-to-kill approach. Our mandate is to enforce the law, not to
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:24:00
Paws, AKF at NBI over improperly dumped deceased pets
MANILA, Philippines — Animal welfare organizations on Tuesday went to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to seek justice for the alleged dumping of dead dogs and cats by Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium. READ: NBI probes pet crematorium after 29 animals dumped in Bulacan According to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (Paws), it went
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:38:57
2 motorcycle riders killed, 2 injured in Quezon road crashes
LUCENA CITY — Two motorcycle riders were killed while two others were hurt in separate road accidents in Quezon province on Monday, police said. A 39-year-old farmer and his female back rider were traveling along a road in Barangay Manggalang in Guinayangan town at 1:45 p.m. when the driver suddenly lost control of the motorcycle,
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:33:13
PNP: Viral photo of Bato Dela Rosa at cemetery is 'old'
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified that the circulating photo of Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa at a cemetery in Digos City, Davao del Sur, was taken three years ago, warning the public against spreading misleading information. "It was confirmed by our tech team that it was an old picture," PNP spokesperson Col. Allen
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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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