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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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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:09:20
Mimaropa police logs zero crime incidents during Undas
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Mimaropa police recorded zero crime incidents across the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan during the observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, according to Police Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Dela Cruz, regional police director, in a statement on Tuesday (Nov. 3). Beyond
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:19:15
Defenseless defense: Ridon says VP camp insisting on wrong arguments
MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has criticized Vice President Sara Duterte's camp for continuing to use what he described as disproven arguments in responding to the prosecution's formal offer of evidence, saying the defense panel could best be described as "defenseless." Ridon, a member of the House of Representatives' prosecution panel, said
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:25:00
W. Visayas workers to get up to P45 daily wage hike starting Nov. 19
MANILA, Philippines—Minimum wage earners in Western Visayas will receive daily pay increases of up to P45 starting Nov. 19, following the approval of a new wage order by the Department of Labor and Employment. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Tuesday said that the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) approved Wage Order No. VI-30 following
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:25:00
LTO sets new renewal period for expired vehicle registrations, licenses
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has implemented new renewal periods until February 2027 for motor vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and other permits that expired from July to October this year. In an advisory on Tuesday, the LTO said that this new implementation is under the Memorandum Circular (MC) No. MVL-2026-5523, which lifted
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:26:07
Couple stabbed by son while asleep in Zamboanga City
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur A 52-year-old man and his 51-year-old wife were rushed to the hospital after they were allegedly stabbed by their own son while asleep in their residence at Purok 6, Star Apple Drive, Barangay Sangali, Zamboanga City early Monday morning, Nov. 2. The Zamboanga City Police Station 3 (ZCPS3) identified
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:35:00
Ombudsman files charges vs 6 DPWH execs over P491-M 'right-of-way' scam
[Updated Nov. 3, 2026, 7:21 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday filed graft and malversation charges before the Sandiganbayan against six former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials over their alleged involvement in a P491-million "road right-of-way scam" in General Santos City. In a statement on Oct. 25,
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:41:36
Businessman killed, 2 arrested in Marawi shooting
ILIGAN CITY A businessman was killed in a shooting incident inside the premises of Haifa Palace in Barangay Gadongan, Marawi City, on Tuesday morning, while the two alleged suspects were arrested following a hot pursuit operation, police said. The victim was identified as Daud Ayo Ali, married and a resident of Barangay Gadongan. The
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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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