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@philstar Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:20:00
Eala tries to counter Czech curse, faces Valentova for Hong Kong Open quarters slot
A second straight quarterfinal berth is at stake as Alex Eala tries to finally score one on Czech ace Tereza Valentova in the WTA250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium.
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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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@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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