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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:52:12
17 areas in Negros Occidental suspend classes due to extreme heat
BACOLOD CITY Several local governments in Negros Occidental have announced the suspension of face-to-face classes on Wednesday, after a forecast heat index of 42 degrees Celsius, a level labeled dangerous by the state bureau. As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, the state weather bureau measured the heat index in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental,
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:15:37
DA: Flawed farm-to-market road data came from Nat'l Expenditure Program
MANILA, Philippines — Eight farm-to-market (FMR) road projects flagged by budget watchdogs for faulty coordinates originated in the executive branchs initial spending proposal. These were not added through amendments by the House of Representatives. A Department of Agriculture (DA) official made the statements on Wednesday. Speaking at a congressional briefing, Agriculture Assistant Secretary U-Nichols Manalo
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:19:30
Vince Dizon says he is recruiting MMDA's Gabriel Go to join DOTr
MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said on Wednesday that he is recruiting Gabriel Go of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to join the Department of Transportation (DOTr). He announced it more than a week after returning to the DOTr as its secretary. Go heads the MMDA's Special Operations Group-Task Force for Road
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:50:10
Palace to jail authorities: Uphold law amid Romualdez 'jailbreak' row
MANILA, Philippines —Malacañang on Wednesday reminded authorities to uphold their duties and refrain from violating the law following allegations that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was allowed to leave jail with the help of a jail warden. Retired columnist Ramon Tulfo alleged that a jail warden had cut off the power supply, disabling CCTV cameras
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:55:25
Lacson: Upon arrest, dela Rosa must be brought to local court before ICC
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa should first be brought before a Philippine court if arrested, before being transferred to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Wednesday. According to Lacson, this will allow dela Rosa to avail himself of legal remedies in the country, including seeking relief from the
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:58:00
Gatchalian pushes OK of bill barring public execs' kin from gov't deals
MANILA, Philippines Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged Congress to immediately pass a proposed measure prohibiting government officials' relatives from securing government contracts to protect public funds and prevent corruption. It is important that we enact this as soon as possible so that we can ensure that public funds go to programs and projects that
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:12:50
Boholanos celebrate Carlos P. Garcia's 130th birth anniversary
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Boholanos on Wednesday paid tribute to the late President Carlos P. Garcia on his 130th birth anniversary, honoring his legacy of patriotism and contributions to the country. The provincial government held a wreath-laying ceremony and commemorative program at the Bohol Provincial Capitol as part of its annual observance of the birth
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:14:36
House to agencies: Ensure P6.2-B El Niño aid reaches farmers, fisherfolk
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives called on government agencies on Wednesday to ensure that P6.2 billion in El Niño assistance reaches affected farmers and fisherfolk as worsening droughts threaten agricultural production. The House Committee on Agriculture and Food, chaired by Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga, continued its inquiry under House Resolution No. 967, introduced
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:19:44
'Very strong' El Niño now active in tropical Pacific, says Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines – A "very strong El Nino" event has formed in the tropical Pacific and is expected to peak by the end of the year, a state weather bureau official said on Wednesday, with lingering impacts likely to persist through mid-2027. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is expected to issue
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:46:56
Agusan people's summit adopts grassroots proposals into policies
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A peoples summit highlighted community-driven campaigns for sustainable farming and rural enterprise that were turned into municipal legislation. The two-day 6th Sibagat People's Summit was held on Oct. 30-31 in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, where civil society organizations (CSOs), sectoral leaders, Indigenous Peoples' representatives, and municipal executives met to
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:52:40
Legarda calls for gov't accountability as carbon market takes shape
MANILA, Philippines — Government agencies should examine their own carbon footprints and demonstrate how they are reducing emissions now that the Philippine Carbon Market Policy Framework is being developed, Sen. Loren Legarda said in a statement on Wednesday. "We are asking businesses to prepare for a more accountable, low-carbon economy. Government must be prepared to
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:16
DOTr will soon bid out LRT-2 under public-private partnership
MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) will soon be bid out under a public-private partnership (PPP) before the end of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Transport chief Vince Dizon made the announcement on Wednesday. During his inspection at the Antipolo station of the LRT-2, the secretary was asked if the
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:09:22
Monsoon rains give Pangasinan El Niño water buffer
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — Heavy rains in August and September, brought by the long habagat rains (Southeast monsoon) and tropical cyclones, helped replenish Pangasinan's water reserves, giving the province a buffer as it braces for the dry months and worsening El Niño. The rainfall filled the San Roque Multipurpose Project reservoirs and recharged underground water sources,
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:11:13
250 pet owners file raps vs crematorium over dumped remains in Bulacan
MANILA, Philippines – A total of 250 individuals have filed complaints against a pet crematorium based in Cavite, the Philippine National Police said on Wednesday, following the discovery of dumped pet remains in a vacant lot in Bulacan. "There were already a total of 250 who have come forward to file complaints," said the PNP
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:13:00
8 DPWH execs suspended over flagged Surigao Norte flood control project
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday announced the suspension of eight Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials following a complaint that full payments were allegedly made for still-incomplete Surigao del Norte flood control projects. In a six-page order, the anti-graft body placed seven DPWH engineers and one accountant under
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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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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:27:23
Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexicos central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose. Zacatecas Governor David Monreal earlier on Saturday had initially reported a preliminary death toll of 24 people, but the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:38:34
Bolivia's Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the government of his former ally, President Luis Arce. Morales posted a video on Facebook taken inside a moving car, showing him sitting in the front passenger seat and at least two bullet holes in the windshield. The driver appeared to have
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:47:48
Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports
Oct 27 (Reuters) Alphabets Google is developing artificial intelligence technology that takes over a web browser to complete tasks such as research and shopping, The Information reported on Saturday. Google is set to demonstrate the product code-named Project Jarvis as soon as December with the release of its next flagship Gemini large language model, the report added, citing people with direct knowledge of the product. Microsoft backed OpenAI also wants its models to conduct research
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