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@philstar Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:46:00
Second part of Defense and Sporting Arms Show slated Nov. 18-22
The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD) is set to hold Part 2 of its 32nd Defense and Sporting Arms Show from November 18-22 at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
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@philstar Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:53:00
Odette Khan thanks Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes for hospital assistance
Veteran actress Odette Khan and her daughter, Claudette, have expressed their gratitude to Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes for helping them during her hospitalization earlier this year.
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@philstar Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:05:00
Siargao gets 5G boost as Smart backs WSL surf tilt
Smartis further enhancing its 5G coverage and capacity in key areas of Siargao Island in time for the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event at Cloud 9 in General Luna, the islands premier surfing spot.
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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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