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Team Falcons returns to M-Series as ONIC bows out of MPL Philippines Season 18
Team Falcons PH became the first Philippine representative to qualify for the M8 World Championship after surviving a reverse-sweep scare from Aurora Gaming PH, 3-2, in theupper bracket finals.
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:46:46
INQToday: P50-M bounty for capture of Bato Dela Rosa – DILG
P50-M bounty for capture of armed and dangerous Bato Dela Rosa – DILG Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Friday that Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa is now considered armed and dangerous and placed a P50 million bounty for his capture. Teodoro: China's attempt to tow BRP Sierra Madre by force an act of war
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:59:00
China's Long March 8A rocket debris may fall within PH waters
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday warned that debris from China's Long March 8A rocket may fall within Philippine waters. In an advisory, the Coast Guard District (CGD) Palawan advised all mariners, fishing vessels, passenger and cargo vessels to steer clear or exercise caution when traveling within the drop zones on
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:09:48
PAF confirms incident involving 2 aircraft during Batangas training flight
MANILA, Philippines — Two SF-260 aircraft were involved in an incident during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas on Friday afternoon, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) confirmed. PAF spokesperson Col. Alvin Capinguian said the incident occurred at 3:51 p.m., prompting the immediate activation of emergency response measures. He has yet
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:43:15
Loren Legarda launches 10-point action plan vs Super El Niño
[Updated Oct. 24, 2026, 12:13 a.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda has officially released a comprehensive, rapid-deployment 10-Point Policy Action Plan to counter an anticipated strong to very strong El Niño. According to a statement issued on Monday, the framework calls for immediate, localized measures to protect vulnerable sectors, ensure water availability and food
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:45:43
Hog raisers in Negros Occidental join pork holiday over mounting losses
BACOLOD CITY Some 25 associations of backyard hog raisers in Negros Occidental province have joined a three-day "pork holiday" called by the Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines (AGAP) to protest mounting industry losses driven by government import policies and soaring production costs. Ric Lauron, president of the Alliance of Hog Raisers Association of
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:50:01
Sea travel resumes in northern areas of Quezon
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Sea travel for all vessels in northern parts of Quezon province resumed on late Friday afternoon, Oct. 23. This schedule comes after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) lifted the gale warning in the area associated with Typhoon Rosal. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station in Real town
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:57:39
Village councilor allegedly caught with P98,000 'shabu' in Ilocos Norte
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police arrested a 45-year-old man and seized 14.4 grams of suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P98,532. The cops also reportedly seized from the suspect six live rounds of ammunition during a search warrant operation in Bacarra town, Ilocos Norte on Thursday, Oct. 22. The Bacarra Municipal Police Station (MPS) identified
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:45:00
UST suspends Saturday classes after bomb threat
MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) suspended in-person classes on Saturday, Oct. 24, following a bomb threat. In an advisory, the university ordered classes in all levels and office work to shift to an enriched virtual mode of instruction and remote work arrangements as precautionary measures. The university earlier ordered the evacuation
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:55:07
3 players bag ₱15M MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23
MANILA, Philippines—Three players won the ₱15 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, while no player bagged the ₱430.86 million UltraLotto 6/58 jackpot, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. MegaLotto 6/45 draw result: 01-02-25-07-19-03 Jackpot prize: ₱15 million UltraLotto 6/58 draw result: 14-38-44-25-52-47. Jackpot prize: ₱430.86 million Minor games The PCSO also
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:21:12
Bangsamoro group urges Marcos, MILF chief to meet before Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — Several Bangsamoro organizations, civil society, and leaders appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairperson Al Haj Murad Ebrahim before Oct. 30. Malacañang earlier confirmed that it is arranging a meeting between the two to formally discuss the exit agreement, which is integral in completing the
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@newsinfo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:56:22
DepEd finishes 391 disaster-resilient school buildings; 150 being built
MANILA, Philippines The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed nearly 400 prefabricated school buildings designed to withstand super typhoons and strong earthquakes, significantly cutting down construction time from years to a matter of weeks. According to DepEd, 391 modular school buildings have been completed while 150 more units are currently under construction. "Our children
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@newsinfo 21 hours ago
In Bohol, Loboc River works resume amid renewed concerns
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol —The resumption of construction along Bohol's iconic Loboc River has reignited concerns among residents, tourism operators and environmental advocates over the potential impact of a P3.5-billion flood control project on the river's natural landscape and tourism industry. Dredging and the installation of steel sheet piles have raised fears of damage to firefly
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@newsinfo 21 hours ago
NBI nabs 16-year-old 'online groomer' in Cebu
CEBU CITY A 16-year-old boy is now in the custody of state social workers after being accused of grooming minors online and encouraging them to engage in violent activities, including school shootings, the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) said on Friday. The teenager allegedly participated in an online group whose members
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@newsinfo 21 hours ago
LTO to deploy over 100 personnel for 'Undas'
MANILA, Philippines The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under "Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026" to ensure road safety and orderly traffic with the expected surge in travelers. READ: Undas practices continue at home for those absent in cemeteries, columbaria The deployment will cover Manila-Cavite Expressway, South Luzon Expressway, Skyway, STAR
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