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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:07:19
Dangerous heat index to persist in Iloilo in next 2 days, Pagasa says
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Dangerous heat index levels of up to 43 degrees Celsius are expected to persist in parts of Iloilo province on Thursday and Friday this week (Nov. 5 and 6), raising the risk of heat exhaustion and potentially fatal heat stroke, particularly among people exposed to prolonged outdoor heat. The Philippine Atmospheric,
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@newsinfo Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:39:24
Manila archdiocese orders safety checks on churches, schools
MANILA, Philippines — The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) has ordered churches, schools and other church-run institutions to immediately inspect their facilities for potential safety hazards, including unstable crucifixes, religious statues, hanging fixtures and electrical installations. In Circular No. 2026-101 dated Nov. 3 and released on Wednesday, Msgr. Reginald Malicdem, Vicar General and Moderator
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:33:56
Cops seize illegal diesel in Bacolod City
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Police seized around 1,420 liters of suspected illegally traded diesel fuel worth P120,700 and arrested a 56-year-old man during a buy-bust operation at Purok Nami-Nami, Barangay Banago here on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3. The suspect, identified only by his alias "Panoy," a resident of Barangay Banago, was apprehended at around
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:41:51
Four dead, 1 missing as firecracker factory caught fire in Pangasinan
CALASIAO, PANGASINAN, Philippines — A firecracker factory in Malasiqui town, Pangasinan went up in smoke in a fire that started around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. In a Facebook live broadcast after the fire, Malasiqui Vice Mayor Daria Dolores Mamaril said there were at least four persons, including a seven-year old child, who died, and
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:02:00
Classes in Negros, Tacloban shift online due to heat
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Classes in 17 localities of Negros Occidental province shifted online on Wednesday as local governments ordered the suspension of in-person sessions to protect students, teachers and school personnel from the extreme heat. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said the heat index reached "dangerous" level as
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:04:00
Ilocos region needs P660M to address drought impact
LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN, Philippines — The Ilocos region needs at least P660 million for the rehabilitation of agricultural lands that are vulnerable to the El Niño phenomenon, but a large portion of that proposed allocation remains unfunded, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculturist Julius Briones of the DA Ilocos office said they are still
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:06:00
250 pet owners file raps vs Bacoor crematory
MANILA, Philippines — At least 250 pet owners have filed complaints against a pet crematorium based in Cavite province over the alleged mishandling of animal remains entrusted to the facility, the Philippine National Police said on Wednesday. At a press briefing at Camp Crame, Col. Allen Rae Co, PNP spokesperson, said the complainants sought the
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:42:00
PH 'Carving Capital' cries foul over TV horror special
MANILA, Philippines — The municipal council of Paete, Laguna, demanded a public "clarification" from a TV production team over a Halloween feature that officials said associated the town's centuries-old woodcarving tradition with curses and demonic forces. The show, GMA Network's "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS)," later issued an apology, saying it did not intend to
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:46:00
Distribute Move It's excess riders to other platforms – advocacy groups
MANILA, Philippines — Advocacy groups are urging regulators to distribute Move It's more than 55,000 excess riders among other motorcycle taxi platforms to protect their livelihood. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) earlier imposed a P555.75-million penalty on the company for exceeding its authorized allocation of 17,746 rider-partners in Metro Manila by more
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:48:00
Court to BJMP: Did you let Romualdez out?
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan's Third Division on Wednesday summoned Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) officials over claims that a warden had allowed former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez to leave the Quezon City jail. The antigraft court ordered Jail Supt. Maria Lourdes Pacion and medical officer Henry Fabro, both from
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:50:00
OSG: Senate didn't amend Charter in revised impeach rule
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) argued that the Senate impeachment court did not amend the Constitution and acted within its bounds in lowering the number of votes required to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte. In a comment filed on Wednesday, the OSG asked the Supreme Court to dismiss
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:53:21
Rainy Thursday in parts of PH due to amihan, easterlies
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or amihan and easterlies will continue to bring rains to parts of the country on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the state weather bureau. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said weather specialist Obet Badrina reported that amihan would affect
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:06:53
Duterte impeachment: Ex-law school dean declines to testify for defense
DUMAGUETE CITY — Former University of St. La Salle (USLS) law dean Ralph Sarmiento has declined to testify as a defense witness in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Hindi po ako pwede tumestigo as a witness for either side, he said. (I cannot testify as a witness for either side.) Sarmiento cited
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:33:21
2 dead as fire razes apartment in Iligan City
ILIGAN CITY — Two people were confirmed dead after a fire broke out in a two-storey apartment building in Purok 5, Barangay Pala-o here early Thursday morning, authorities said. Barangay Pala-o chairman Romeo Manzano confirmed the two fatalities following the incident, although he did not name the victims. Fire Officer 4 Julian Tablon of the
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:39:53
Heat index forecast to reach 43°C in Coron, Dipolog – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Coron in Palawan and Dipolog in Zamboanga del Norte are forecast to record the highest heat index at 43°C on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the state weather bureau. This is based on the latest heat index forecast issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Both areas are
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:52:14
P6M in 'smuggled' cigarettes seized in Zamboanga del Sur
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur Authorities intercepted around P6 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested a 38-year-old man during a joint intelligence-driven operation in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, early Wednesday morning. Capt. Derf Jay Maquinta, spokesperson for the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office (ZSPPO), said operatives apprehended the suspect, a resident
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:22:31
Modern jeepney rides free in parts of NCR from Nov. 5-14
MANILA, Philippines — Free modern jeepney rides will be offered in select parts of Metro Manila from Nov. 5 to Nov. 14 as part of preparations for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Meetings, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). The free jeepney rides are an initiative of the
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:24:29
50 applicants vie for Cabinet, top BARMM positions
COTABATO CITY — At least 50 people have applied for Cabinet and other top-tier positions in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) headed by Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua. Macacua created a panel vetting the applicants for competence, integrity, and leadership as the first elected Bangsamoro Parliament gears up to fulfill its mandate until
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:35:35
Sara Duterte's lawyers: We respect Sarmiento's refusal to testify
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Dutertes lawyers in her impeachment trial said on Thursday that they respect former law dean Ralph Sarmiento's decision not to stand as a defense witness. Sarmiento declined the defense's invitation to testify, saying it was necessary "to preserve the independence of my constitutional law scholarship and the impartiality of
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:42:31
Marcos, MILF leaders meet in Malacañang
COTABATO CITY – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Wednesday in Malacañang, Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. Mel Senen Sarmiento said Thursday. In a Facebook post, Sarmiento said he joined the President in the meeting with the MILF leaders, which was conducted after the President met with
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