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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:01:26
VP Duterte urged to show proof of business divestment
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Z. Duterte should show documents proving that she had given up her business positions and interests after assuming office in 2022, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, House impeachment adviser and spokesperson, said in a press briefing on Wednesday. Barbers said Duterte should address discrepancies in her statements of assets, liabilities,
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:05:52
Solon backs call to scrap limits on motorcycle taxis
MANILA, Philippines 1-Rider Rep. Rodrigo "Rodge" Gutierrez on Wednesday supported Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon's call to scrap the cap on motorcycle taxi riders, a regulation the lawmaker described as out of touch with urban transit demand. Dizon had previously urged expanding the pool of motorcycle taxi drivers, as the two-wheeled service has become a
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:23:58
Sara Duterte camp: Prosecution evidence 'inadmissible' in Senate trial
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team has asked the Senate impeachment court to reject the documentary evidence presented by the prosecution, arguing that the records are inadmissible, irrelevant, and insufficient to establish her alleged impeachable offenses. In a 26-page comment filed on Oct. 30, Dutertes legal team challenged the prosecutions Offer of
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:25:00
Zamboanga del Sur fisherfolk receive 11,000 kg of seaweed propagules
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur A total of 25 fisherfolk beneficiaries in Margosatubig , Zamboanga del Sur received 11,000 kilograms of seaweed propagules Tuesday, Nov. 3, as part of government's efforts to boost local aquaculture production and coastal livelihoods. The formal turnover and distribution activity was held in Barangay Poblacion, organized by the Office
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:37:21
Can Filipino MSMEs keep up with growing digital economy?
MANILA, Philippines — The digital economy contributed 9.8% to the Philippine economy in 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), highlighting the growing role of digital technologies in the countrys economic activity. For micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), digitalization offers opportunities to reach more customers, sell products online and make business transactions easier.
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:51:05
Naga steps up water conservation drive ahead of 'super' El Niño
LEGAZPI CITY — The city government of Naga has intensified its water conservation campaign in preparation for a potentially prolonged dry spell brought by the Super El Niño. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) urged residents to conserve water early, warning that occasional rains may not sufficiently replenish underground water reserves. The
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:53:00
Tigson named new PTV general manager
MANILA, Philippines —Atty. John Benedict Teston Tigson has been named the new general manager of the People's Television Network (PTV), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Wednesday. Tigson took his oath of office beforePCO Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano on Wednesday afternoon at the PCO office inside the Malacañang compound. READ: Claire Castro stays; she's
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:03:03
VP Duterte camp taps legal academic to counter unexplained wealth charge
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte's defense lawyers will present a former law dean as its first witness to refute the prosecution's claims that Duterte amassed unexplained wealth in office when her trial resumes next week. Duterte's defense team Fortun Narvasa Salazar law firm informed the prosecution team on Wednesday it intends to
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:06:34
Arms cache unearthed in Isabela
ROXAS, Isabela – Police officers from various units in Isabela unearthed an alleged arms cache and found bullets, explosives and other war materiel in Barangay Sinamar in Roxas town on November 3. A rebel returnee tipped off the police about the buried weapons. READ: Police recover arms cache in Cagayan forest Found buried were two
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:21:11
WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions on Thursday due to high heat index
[Updated Nov. 4, 2026, 9:54 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Some schools suspended in-person classes on Thursday, Nov. 5, due to the expected extreme heat conditions. Below are the following educational institutions that suspended classes: READ: Western Visayas schools suspend classes due to 43°C heat index Iloilo City, Iloilo Roxas City, Capiz Mandaue City, Cebu Davao
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:42:52
Man in Zamboanga del Sur nabbed for P5.78-M smuggled cigarettes
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a 38-year-old man in Zamboanga del Sur on Wednesday in connection with the suspected P5.78 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. According to the PNP, the suspect, identified as Romnick Fuentes, was captured at around 1:25 a.m. during its anti-smuggling operation in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur. Authorities
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:43:08
INQToday: No power outage or Romualdez exit from QC jail – BJMP
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday's top stories for Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, as of 6 p.m. BJMP: No power outage or Romualdez exit from QC jail 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
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:12:26
Mark Villar calls for stronger food security measures for El Niño
MANILA, Philippines —Sen. Mark Villar called for stronger and more coordinated measures to safeguard the country's food security amid the looming threat of Super El Niño, warning that prolonged dry conditions could disrupt food production and distribution, drive up prices, and put vulnerable Filipino households at risk. In a statement, Villar cited a report from
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:20:33
Negros remembers Typhoon Tino that left 106 dead, 34 still missing
BACOLOD CITY – One year after Typhoon Tino struck Negros Island on Nov. 4, 2025, killing 106 residents and leaving 34 others missing, masses and prayer services were held across the region on Wednesday to honor the victims. The Negros Occidental provincial government held a Holy Mass at the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City to
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:26:35
Manila Water repair works to affect NCR, Rizal areas
MANILA, Philippines Several areas in Metro Manila and Rizal may experience water interruptions starting Wednesday evening, Nov. 4, due to emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance work of Manila Water. The Manila Water said the maintenance activities aim to help maintain and ensure 24/7 water supply to residential homes. "Manila Water is advising all residents
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:14:49
Nov. 4 PCSO lotto results: P333.42M jackpot not won
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the P333.42 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the P15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. According to the PCSO results provided, the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw produced the winning combination 17-22-04-54-01-41, which carried a jackpot prize
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:36:56
DSWD pours P884.7M in aid to sugarcane farmers, laborers in Negros
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released P884,778,900 under its disaster assistance program to support sugarcane farmers and laborers affected by red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) pest infestations in Negros Island. The amount released was as of Monday, Nov. 2. The Negros-wide financial relief distribution has reached
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:38:40
NTF-Elcac: Nearly 1,500 CTG members neutralized in 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 1,500 members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) have been neutralized nationwide in 2026, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) said Wednesday. During the 10th NTF-Elcac executive committee meeting in Malacañang, Executive Director Usec. Danilo Pamonag presented to President Marcos the task forces accomplishments in recent
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:42:19
Police set to file parricide raps vs 15-year-old boy over ma's killing
PANGLAO, BOHOL, Philippines — A 15-year-old boy who admitted killing his own mother in Barangay Looc, Panglao, Bohol, is expected to face a parricide complaint before the prosecutors office within the week, police said. Police Captain Kentbel Ceasar Parcon, chief of the Panglao Municipal Police Station, said investigators are rushing the preparation of documents needed
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:46:56
Groups seek transfer of 55,000 excess Move It riders to other platforms
MANILA, Philippines — Advocacy groups are urging regulators to distribute more than 55,000 excess Move It riders among other motorcycle taxi platforms to protect their livelihoods after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) imposed a P555.75-million penalty on the company for exceeding its authorized rider allocation. Move It was authorized to operate with
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