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Hog raisers in Negros Occidental join pork holiday over mounting losses
BACOLOD CITY Some 25 associations of backyard hog raisers in Negros Occidental province have joined a three-day "pork holiday" called by the Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines (AGAP) to protest mounting industry losses driven by government import policies and soaring production costs. Ric Lauron, president of the Alliance of Hog Raisers Association of
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Sea travel resumes in northern areas of Quezon
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Sea travel for all vessels in northern parts of Quezon province resumed on late Friday afternoon, Oct. 23. This schedule comes after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) lifted the gale warning in the area associated with Typhoon Rosal. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station in Real town
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Village councilor allegedly caught with P98,000 'shabu' in Ilocos Norte
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police arrested a 45-year-old man and seized 14.4 grams of suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P98,532. The cops also reportedly seized from the suspect six live rounds of ammunition during a search warrant operation in Bacarra town, Ilocos Norte on Thursday, Oct. 22. The Bacarra Municipal Police Station (MPS) identified
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@newsinfo 21 hours ago
UST suspends Saturday classes after bomb threat
MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) suspended in-person classes on Saturday, Oct. 24, following a bomb threat. In an advisory, the university ordered classes in all levels and office work to shift to an enriched virtual mode of instruction and remote work arrangements as precautionary measures. The university earlier ordered the evacuation
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3 players bag ₱15M MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23
MANILA, Philippines—Three players won the ₱15 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, while no player bagged the ₱430.86 million UltraLotto 6/58 jackpot, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. MegaLotto 6/45 draw result: 01-02-25-07-19-03 Jackpot prize: ₱15 million UltraLotto 6/58 draw result: 14-38-44-25-52-47. Jackpot prize: ₱430.86 million Minor games The PCSO also
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Bangsamoro group urges Marcos, MILF chief to meet before Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — Several Bangsamoro organizations, civil society, and leaders appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairperson Al Haj Murad Ebrahim before Oct. 30. Malacañang earlier confirmed that it is arranging a meeting between the two to formally discuss the exit agreement, which is integral in completing the
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DepEd finishes 391 disaster-resilient school buildings; 150 being built
MANILA, Philippines The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed nearly 400 prefabricated school buildings designed to withstand super typhoons and strong earthquakes, significantly cutting down construction time from years to a matter of weeks. According to DepEd, 391 modular school buildings have been completed while 150 more units are currently under construction. "Our children
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In Bohol, Loboc River works resume amid renewed concerns
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol —The resumption of construction along Bohol's iconic Loboc River has reignited concerns among residents, tourism operators and environmental advocates over the potential impact of a P3.5-billion flood control project on the river's natural landscape and tourism industry. Dredging and the installation of steel sheet piles have raised fears of damage to firefly
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NBI nabs 16-year-old 'online groomer' in Cebu
CEBU CITY A 16-year-old boy is now in the custody of state social workers after being accused of grooming minors online and encouraging them to engage in violent activities, including school shootings, the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) said on Friday. The teenager allegedly participated in an online group whose members
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LTO to deploy over 100 personnel for 'Undas'
MANILA, Philippines The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under "Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026" to ensure road safety and orderly traffic with the expected surge in travelers. READ: Undas practices continue at home for those absent in cemeteries, columbaria The deployment will cover Manila-Cavite Expressway, South Luzon Expressway, Skyway, STAR
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Diesel price hike seen on Oct. 27
A new price hike for diesel is expected next week due to worsening geopolitical conflicts. In an advisory on Friday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said diesel prices may increase by P2 to P2.50 per liter. But motorists may also get small relief, with gasoline scheduled for a rollback of P1 to P1.50 per liter.
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Senate leaders say no need for House to recall budget
MANILA, Philippines There is no need for the House of Representatives to recall its 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) in response to a recent Supreme Court decision which declared as unconstitutional key provisions of the 2024 to 2026 national budgets, according to two Senate leaders. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the high court's Oct.
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Marcos: Gov't expanding use of solar-powered irrigation
MANILA, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems amid the threat of the Super El Niño anticipated by year-end until early 2027. He made the remarks during the inauguration of the Tugbong Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in Barangay Tugbong, Kananga, Leyte. "All
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DOTr to bid out MRT-3 concession
MANILA, Philippines The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday announced it will bid out next year the P103.6-billion concession for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). Through public-private partnership, we bring in the expertise and investment this line needs, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said in a statement by his agency. What we need here
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Pulong Duterte files P 20-M cyberlibel raps vs NBI chief, et al
MANILA, Philippines Davao City Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte on Friday filed libel and cyberlibel complaints against several individuals, a television network and its officials and journalists over allegations of bribery that he said were "untrue" and meant to destroy his reputation. Duterte, who personally appeared at the Davao City Prosecutor's Office, filed the complaints
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New PCO chief keeping Castro as she's 'a treasure in this gov't'
MANILA, Philippines Palace press officer Claire Castro will remain the Marcos administration's chief mouthpiece following a recent leadership change in the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). PCO acting chief and Secretary Lino Cayetano on Friday confirmed that Castro was staying put even as other appointees from the previous leadership had tendered their courtesy resignations. "Usec
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BARMM ex-MP denies link to seized Laos drug cargo
COTABATO CITY A former member of parliament (MP) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) denied allegations by law enforcement officials that he was behind the recent foiled shipment of illegal drugs from Laos. In an undated video message posted on social media Thursday night, Sultan Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang maintained that
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Hunt for Bato dela Rosa sets 1-week ultimatum, P50-M bounty
MANILA, Philippines The government on Friday placed a P50-million bounty on the head of Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa as the Philippine National Police gave its former chief one week to surrender to face trial in the International Criminal Court (ICC) alongside ex-President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity in their war on drugs.
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Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrol' after Beijing slams US arms deal
By Ben Blanchard and Ryan Woo TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out another combat patrol near the island, after Beijing threatened to take countermeasures in response to a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:22:09
Storm Trami lands in Vietnam posing flood risks, toll rises in Philippines
HANOI (Reuters) -Storm Trami hit central Vietnam on Sunday, threatening to trigger heavy rains and dangerous floods after leaving a path of destruction in the Philippines. The Southeast Asian country, with its extended coastline, is prone to storms and floods that often cause significant casualties and property damage. Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60 cm (23.6 inches) on Sunday and Monday, according to the
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