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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:44:00
COA: P17-B infra works have 'visible defects'
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) found 300 infrastructure projects across the country worth P17.3 billion to be riddled with "visible defects" as it advised the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to adopt "corrective measures." In its 2025 audit report, the agency flagged 71 projects costing P4.33 billion in the first
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:46:00
DepEd: Over 172,000 teachers, staff to get Apple laptops
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has secured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops worth over P7.4 billion for public school teachers and administrative personnel, with a five-year warranty and a unit price lower than the devices' suggested retail price (SRP). The procurement forms part of the government's effort to equip educators with digital
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:48:00
Marcos' order gives schools more say in class suspensions
MANILA, Philippines — Under a new executive order that seeks to minimize learning disruptions, schools in cities or provinces may continue to hold face-to-face classes—despite suspension orders handed down by local government officials—provided their areas are safe. Executive Order No. 130, which was signed on Oct. 28 but published only in the Official Gazette on
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:50:00
St. Luke's Medical Center reports personal data breach
MANILA, Philippines — The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said on Tuesday that it is reviewing the personal data breach notification submitted by St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) about a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised the personal information of some patients and employees. NPC spokesperson and Deputy Privacy Commissioner Jose Belarmino II said the commission
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:45:15
Amihan, easterlies to bring rain to parts of Luzon on Nov. 4
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or amihan and easterlies will bring rain to parts of Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience hot and fair weather, the state weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the northeast monsoon will
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:10:24
Junk shop workers find suspected explosive in Sultan Kudarat
KORONADAL CITY — Police are investigating the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive fashioned from a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) among scrap metal delivered to a junk shop in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3. Police said a concerned citizen reported the discovery at about 2:30 p.m. at Quatro Scrap Metal Trading in
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:34:15
77 scabies, chickenpox cases logged in 4 Bukidnon villages
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Officials here are alarmed by the sudden spike in scabies and chickenpox cases in four villages, prompting immediate barangay-level intervention alongside ongoing citywide disease surveillance operations. Rudy Guadalupe, barangay captain of Colonia, expressed grave concern after official City Health Office (CHO) surveillance figures showed that the number of infected residents reached
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:35:07
QC gov't revokes class suspension memo to align with DepEd order
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has revoked a memorandum circular it previously issued on heat-related class suspensions to "align" its policies with the Department of Education's (DepEd) directive. Under Memorandum Circular No. 3, Series of 2025, classes in public Child Development Centers, kindergarten and Grades 1 to 12 would shift to limited face-to-face
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:54:50
Minimum wage in Soccsksargen to reach P501 daily on January 1
KORONADAL CITY — The daily minimum wage for private workers in the non-agriculture, retail, and service sectors in Soccsksargen (Region 12) will increase to P501 in January 2027 after a P41 wage hike benefiting 86,815 workers in the region. The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) said the increase under Wage Order No. XII (SOCCSKSARGEN)-26
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:57:34
Behind the robes: Getting to know the Chief Justice contenders
Dimaampao, Marquez, Leonen, Zalameda, Caguioa MANILA – Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo will hang up his robe upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70 on Nov. 6. He served in the Supreme Court (SC) for nearly a decade, including five years as the primus inter pares (first among equals) among the "gods of Padre Faura,"
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:13:20
73 wanted persons arrested in Soccsksargen in one week
COTABATO CITY Seventy-three wanted persons facing various charges were arrested in a weeklong police sweep across Soccsksargen (Region 12), authorities said on Wednesday. Police conducted the simultaneous law enforcement operations from October 26 to November 1, 2026. Brig. Gen. Alan Manibog, Police Regional Office (PRO-12) regional director, said the arrested individuals include 51 listed
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:34:46
Free MRT-3, LRT-2 rides for minors on Nov. 4
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) will offer free rides to children aged 17 and below on Wednesday, November 4, in celebration of National Children's Month. In separate advisories, the train lines said the free rides can be availed of from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:36:29
Bukidnon sugar planters reject US export quota
QUEZON, Bukidnon — Bukidnon sugar planters have strongly opposed further sugar exports after the United States granted an extra raw sugar export quota for fiscal year 2027. The pushback comes as local farmers navigate significant challenges, including pest infestations, volatile fuel prices, El Niño, and high costs of farm inputs. The majority are demanding better
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:56:59
Sara Duterte, Leni Robredo gap narrows in Octa presidential survey
MANILA, Philippines — The gap between Vice President Sara Duterte and her predecessor, Leni Robredo, in a hypothetical presidential race has narrowed by 7 percentage points, based on the results of a survey conducted by Octa Research. According to the survey, 40 percent of adult Filipinos said they would vote for Duterte if the May
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:57:22
Quezon vice gov urges youth to emulate Hermano Puli's patriotism
LUCENA CITY — Quezon Vice Gov. Anacleto Alcala III on Wednesday urged Filipinos to instill patriotism in the young generation as the province commemorated the 185th death anniversary of revolutionary hero Apolinario de la Cruz, popularly known as Hermano Puli. "Let us continue to raise awareness among the younger generation, not only across Quezon but
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:29:08
PNP welcomes Palace challenge, vows no special treatment for dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) has welcomed Malacañangs challenge, vowing to pursue the arrest warrant against Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa saying his former position as police chief and personal ties will not stand in the way of law enforcement. "We welcome the challenge of Malacañang because it reinforces a fundamental principle of law
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:31:01
Taal Volcano logs 30 quakes in past 24 hours
LUCENA CITY — Volcanic earthquakes continue to shake Taal Volcano in Batangas province, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in a bulletin on Wednesday morning. The volcano registered 30 volcanic earthquakes over the past 24 hours. Phivolcs recorded 28 quakes on Nov. 3, 22 on Nov. 2, and only three on Nov.
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:41:31
'High-value' trafficker with P1.4M in shabu busted in Calamba City
LUCENA CITY Police anti-narcotics operatives seized P1,451,121 worth of shabu (crystal meth) from an alleged "high-value" drug trafficker in Calamba City, Laguna on Tuesday. A 38-year-old man was detained for selling P500 worth of shabu to an undercover police officer in Barangay Pansol at 6:15 p.m., said Lt. Col. Dennis de Guzman, Calamba City
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:59:58
Paete council seeks correction from 'KMJS' over woodcarver feature
CALAPAN CITY The Sangguniang Bayan of Paete has demanded a correction and a public clarification from GMA Networks Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho over a Halloween feature that allegedly linked the towns centuries-old woodcarving tradition to curses and demonic forces. However, the program has since apologized, saying it did not intend to undermine the reputation,
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:10:29
Police hunt 2 suspects who escaped Bacoor shootouts
LUCENA CITY — Police are hunting two suspected members of a robbery group who escaped after five of their companions were killed in separate shootouts with law enforcers in Bacoor City, Cavite, on Tuesday afternoon. The two suspects, who reportedly fled on a motorcycle, remain at large, according to a Bacoor police report the Inquirer
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