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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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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:22:55
Ilocos Sur police report no untoward incidents during Undas 2026
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (ISPPO) reported no untoward incidents during the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, as police personnel maintained security and assisted cemetery-goers across the province. In a statement on Tuesday, the ISPPO said its personnel conducted patrols and security checks, managed crowds,
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:40:43
5 suspected members of robbery group killed in Bacoor shootout
MANILA, Philippines Five suspected members of an alleged organized robbery group were killed in a shootout with police following a chase near the Molino 4 flyover in Bacoor City, Cavite on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3, authorities said. According to initial reports, the suspects were planning to rob an exclusive subdivision along Molino Boulevard when
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:50:00
NCR prosecutors' group backs Zalameda as next chief justice
MANILA, Philippines The National Capital Region (NCR) Chief Prosecutors Association Inc., has endorsed Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda to be the next chief justice. Zalameda began his career as a public prosecutor in Mandaluyong City in 1995 and rose through the ranks to become city prosecutor in 2002 before his 11 year stint
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:01:34
Green sea turtle released into natural habitat in Candon City
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — An approximately 80-kilogram female green sea turtle, locally known as pawikan, was released into its natural habitat by the city government of Candon in this province as part of its Pawikan Development Project. In a statement on Tuesday (Nov. 3), the city government, led by Mayor Eric Dario Singson, said
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:04:39
Marcos wants safer online transactions for consumers, MSMEs
MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called for stronger protection of digital systems and online services amid growing cybersecurity threats, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. He made the call during his 11th meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Digital Infrastructure Sector Group at Malacañan Palace. READ: DICT: Low salary discourages
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:14:40
Elevated heat level disrupted classes in Negros Occidental
BACOLOD CITY Thousands of students in Negros Occidental province just stayed homeonTuesday, Nov. 3,with the cancellation of face-to face classes due to expected elevated heat levels. On Tuesday morning, the state weather bureau forecast the heat index in the province to reach 41 degrees Celsius. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office said suchheat
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:21:52
Dole OKs new wage order for W. Visayas, Negros Occidental
BACOLOD CITY – The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), chaired by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, has approved the P40 to P45 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers in Western Visayas region and Negros Occidental province set by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) 6. RTWPB-6 chairman Sixto Rodriguez Jr. confirmed the
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:28:21
Cordillera cops seize P110-M illegal drugs in week-long operations
BAGUIO CITY—Police seized more than P110 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested six suspected drug personalities during a week-long anti-illegal drug campaign across the Cordillera region from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. In a statement, thePolice Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO-CAR)said their operating units conducted 14 operations during the period, consisting of seven marijuana eradication operations,
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