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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:49:50
Soccsksargen workers to get P41 daily wage hike starting Nov. 19
MANILA, Philippines – Private sector workers in Soccsksargen region will receive a P41 daily minimum wage increase in two tranches, with the first adjustment taking effect on Nov. 19, under a new wage order approved by the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole). Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said on Tuesday that the National Wages and
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:21:01
Low gov't pay deepens shortage of occupational, speech therapists
MANILA, Philippines — Low government salaries are making it difficult to attract and retain occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists in public hospitals, worsening the shortage of professionals needed to support learners with disabilities. The Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) pointed to the pay disparity as it called for a review of the entry-level
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:21:26
Gatchalian: Senate will axe P8.8B infra projects from 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will remove 295 unsupported infrastructure projects worth P8.836 billion from the proposed 2027 national budget, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Tuesday. According to Gatchalian, the projects lack documentation, based on the evaluation conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). "The Senate is committed unequivocally in
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:45:10
Cordillera records zero crime incidents during Undas weekend
BAGUIO CITY No crime incidents were recorded in cemeteries, columbaria and memorial parks across the Cordillera during the observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, the Cordillera police reported. In a statement following the Tuesday (Nov. 3) flag-raising ceremony at Camp Dangwa, Police Brig. Gen. Noel B. Vallo, Cordillera police director, said
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:45:19
Mt. Guiting-Guiting climbing activities suspended for three months
CALAPAN CITY — All mountaineering activities at the Mount Guiting-Guiting Natural Park in Romblon have been suspended from Nov. 1 this year to Jan. 31, 2027, to allow the rehabilitation of the mountains flora and fauna. In a notice, the Mt. Guiting-Guiting Natural Park Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) said regular mountaineering operations would resume
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:59:22
Cagayan de Oro braces for 'super' El Niño water crisis
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Facing a looming super El Niño, this city is confronting a critical vulnerability: its heavy reliance on a single river for bulk water supply. The impending dry spell, expected to strike hardest between November and December and persist into early 2027, has prompted local officials and a science watchdog to
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:15:00
Cloudy Wednesday, rain showers expected due to 'amihan', easterlies
(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or amihan and the easterlies are forecast to bring rains to parts of the country on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau. In its 4 p.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that partly cloudy to cloudy skies
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:19:23
PCG logs over 83,000 passengers at ports after Undas
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded more than 83,000 passengers that have passed through ports nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, or Undas. According to its latest tally, at least 44,720 outbound passengers and 38,738 inbound passengers were monitored between 6 a.m.
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:26:08
Edcom 2 welcomes new class suspension rules amid looming super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — The Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) has welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s new policy allowing school-level decisions on class suspensions and resumptions, saying it could help minimize learning disruptions while ensuring the safety of learners and teachers as the country braces for a prolonged El Niño. In a statement on Tuesday,
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:36:41
El Niño alert: How a strong event could threaten Metro Manila's water supply
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila's water supply could come under increasing pressure as a strong El Niño brings prolonged dry conditions and reduces water inflows into reservoirs serving the capital region. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) describes El Niño as a climate phenomenon characterized by unusually warm sea surface temperatures in
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:07:00
Proposed P100-M Dinagat Islands sports complex gains traction
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The construction of the proposed P100 million sports facility in Dinagat Islands province has gained traction as Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick Gregorio led Monday the inspection of the proposed site. Dinagat Islands Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. and local officials welcomed Gregorio and accompanied him for the survey
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:36:30
NUP expresses optimism over talks with budget watchdogs – Puno
MANILA, Philippines – Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said on Tuesday the National Unity Party (NUP) is upbeat on meeting with the People's Budget Coalition (PBC) to discuss issues tied to the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for next year. On Monday, the PBC said several lawmakers have invited them to meet and review the House approved
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:43:42
INQToday: Schools may suspend, resume classes under new EO
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, as of 6 p.m. WALANG PASOK: Schools may suspend, resume classes 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
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:49:13
Active cop arrested in Pangasinan drug raid; P5.5M 'shabu' seized
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Anti-drug authorities arrested an active police officer and seized more than 812 grams of suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P5.5 million during a raid on his residence in Barangay Aserda, Mapandan town in this province. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 1 identified the suspect as a chief master sergeant. READ:
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:53:19
Ridon: Senate unlikely to sustain Sara Duterte broad evidence objections
MANILA, Philippines The Senate impeachment court is unlikely to grant Vice President Sara Duterte's broad objections to the prosecution's formal offer of evidence, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Tuesday Ridon, an impeachment prosecutor, said Duterte's lawyers virtually objected to all evidence presented by the prosecution concerning the unexplained wealth charge, including her
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:07:00
Edsa busway still exclusive to buses amid temporary scheme in one stretch
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday clarified that the Edsa busway will remain exclusive to passenger buses, even as some lanes between Quezon City and Mandaluyong City will be temporarily opened to private vehicles. The DPWH said that private vehicles will only be allowed to pass through Lane
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:17:13
Lawmakers also 'denied' transparency in 2027 budget bill
MANILA, Philippines Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno on Tuesday said budget transparency had been denied not only to the public but also to members of the House of Representatives, many of whom were allegedly unaware of the details of the allocations approved by the chamber. "Transparency has not only been denied by the House leadership
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:18:15
Mangroves now shield Balanga from floods, serve as fishing lifeline
MANILA, Philippines — For years, Balanga City's degraded coastlines exposed its communities to flooding, and fish catches declined, especially during storms. Among those who witnessed those times was Jaime Buenaventura, chair of the City Fishery and Aquatic Resources Management Council (CFARMC). "Before, many people would cut down and gather wood from our mangroves. Because of
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:14:29
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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