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@philstar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:13:00
BARMM parliament urged to prioritize El Niño impact mitigation
Two officials of a political party with eight representatives inthe now duly constituted80-memberBangsamoro parliament on Tuesday, November 3, urged regional lawmakers to focus on mitigating the effects of El Nio on communities across the autonomous region.
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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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@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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