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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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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:23:10
Dizon: Buses with discounted fares augment LRT-2 service starting Nov. 4
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will deploy 20 buses with discounted fares starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, to help accommodate excess LRT-2 passengers, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said. He announced it as he inspected the LRT-2 Antipolo station and noted the train lines lack of carriages. The LRT-2 has 13 stations, running from
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:54:36
Authorities seize P1-M 'illegal' mineral ores in Zamboanga del Sur
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur Environment and police authorities intercepted over P1 million worth of alleged illegal mineral ores in separate law enforcement operations in Barangay Dulop, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur since last week, police reported Wednesday. In the latest operation at around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday, a joint team intercepted a 10-wheeler truck
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:03:59
BJMP: No power outage or Romualdez exit from QC jail
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said initial CCTV footage reviewed on Nov. 3 showed no power or CCTV interruption and no movement of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez outside a Quezon City jail, following allegations of irregularities. "Initial CCTV verification by BJMP National Headquarters showed no recorded power or
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:07:57
Fish prices up in parts of Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Market-goers across Northern Mindanao are feeling the pinch of the rising cost of living at wet markets, as retail fish prices soar in late October amid mounting supply and production bottlenecks. Data from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Northern Mindanao (BFAR-10) showed prices of some fish significantly
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:13:04
Lacson warns 'kapalmuks' testing public patience anew over 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Wednesday warned that public patience was once again being tested by individuals he described as "kapalmuks," (thick-faced) as scrutiny over questionable allocations in the proposed 2027 national budget continues. According to Lacson, the flood control scandal had barely settled when these individuals began testing the publics patience
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:26:23
Sotto wants clear rules on prolonged unauthorized absences of senators
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente "Tito" Sotto III has filed a resolution seeking to establish clear guidelines for addressing senators' prolonged unauthorized absences. According to Sotto, "such absenteeism and neglect of duty is deemed a waste of taxpayer funds and has caused public clamor over the past months." In Senate Resolution No.
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:39
2 dead in creek after suspected Ilocos Norte motorcycle crash
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Two persons, one of them a young boy, were found dead in a creek beside the National Highway near Barangay Lang-Ayan in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, in an incident believed to have involved a motorcycle crash. According to an initial police investigation, a passerby discovered a slipper along the roadside on Sunday,
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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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