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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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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:43:43
Sandiganbayan summons BJMP execs over claims Romualdez left jail
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Wednesday summoned Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) officials following claims that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is leaving his jail cell. The Third Division is handling Romualdezs plunder casestemming from alleged kickbacks from infrastructure projects worth P7.44 billion. According to Third Division clerk of court
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:02:22
Bulacan gov't construction sites enforce El Niño health breaks
CITY OF MALOLOS—As many as 1,500 workers in various infrastructure projects of the provincial government will get daily health breaks during the hottest hours of the day to prevent heatstroke and other ailments amid the Super El Niño. Bulacan Provincial Engineer Glen Reyes has advised all building contractors with ongoing projects to adjust working hours
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:24:00
SC dismisses Romualdez petition vs Ombudsman's prelim probe
MANILA, Philippines The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed for being moot the petition filed by Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez challenging the preliminary investigation conducted by the Office of the Ombudsman regarding his alleged involvement in the flood control projects controversy. Romualdez filed the petition asking the SC to invalidate the Ombudsman's
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:30:25
Farm-to-market road errors 'blown out of proportion' – House rep
MANILA, Philippines —Concerns over incorrect farm-to-market road (FMR) coordinates had been blown out of proportion after the Department of Agriculture (DA) admitted that only eight of 1,669 projects in the proposed 2027 national budget contained errors. Camarines Sur 4th District Rep. Arnie Fuentebella issued that statement on Wednesday, pointing out that the eight projects represented
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:35:00
Marcos confers Order of Lakandula on outgoing Chief Justice Gesmundo
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday conferred the Order of Lakandula with the rank of Grand Cross (Bayani) on outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. Gesmundo received the award two days before his retirement on Nov. 6. Under the Constitution, Marcos must appoint his successor within 90 days of the vacancy.
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:41:13
Bangsamoro Parliament sets 100-day legislative agenda
COTABATO CITY – The newly convened first elected Bangsamoro Parliament has set its target legislation for the next 100 days. Deputy Majority Floor Leader Naguib Sinarimbo, a lawyer, said the Parliament will focus its attention on enacting the proposed revenue code and the 2027 regional budget. The revenue code was one of the major pieces
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:50:30
Man shot dead in broad daylight on Zamboanga City street
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur A 40-year-old man was shot dead by still unidentified assailants in Barangay Malagutay, Zamboanga City, Wednesday morning. The victim, a resident of Barangay Lunzuran, Zamboanga City, was found lying on the ground beside his black single motorcycle with a gunshot wound to the head. Local police said they received
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:57:46
Farmer killed by neighbor over goat grazing dispute in Bohol town
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A 56-year-old farmer was shot dead by his neighbor with an improvised shotgun following an alleged altercation over a goat that had grazed on the victim's crops in Barangay Quezon, Bilar, Bohol, on Tuesday afternoon. The shooting occurred shortly after 5 p.m., according to the initial investigation by the police. Investigators
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:12:07
Turtle nests found in La Union beach towns
CALASIAO, Pangasinan— Four sea turtle nests holding 435 eggs have been discovered along the shores of the La Union beach towns of San Juan and Bauang since the start of this years nesting season in October. Local fishermen and residents played a key role in protecting the endangered marine animals. Three nests were found in
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:17:39
Angara cites progress in learning recovery, tech upgrades
MANILA, Philippines — Despite significant gains made by the Department of Education (DepEd) in improving the performance of students, Education Secretary Sonny Angara pressed for more support for learning recovery efforts during his visit to the Visayas on Wednesday. Angara made the plea as he spoke before over 800 education leaders and local officials at
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:22:46
Jonvic Remulla: Supply drop drives up shabu prices in PH
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Sec. Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said the rising value of illegal drugs resulted in a decline of supply in the country due to the government's continued anti-drug operations. According to Remulla, the cost of "shabu" (crystal meth) was around P3,800 per gram in the previous administration, which is significantly lower than
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:28:00
OSG counters Go, Padilla challenge to Senate impeach vote: No grave abuse
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) asserted that the Senate impeachment court acted within the bounds of the Constitution in lowering the number of votes required to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte. The OSG said this in asking the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition for certiorari and prohibition filed by
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