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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:31:03
Fatalities in Pangasinan fireworks blast increase to five
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The number of fatalities in the explosion and fire that gutted a suspected illegal fireworks factory in the Pangasinan town of Malasiqui rose to five. The increase in number happened after authorities retrieved the body of another victim at the blast site. The newly-discovered remains join two minors and two adults who
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:35:00
Upgraded ALECO substation unveiled in Ligao City, Albay
LIGAO CITY — Households and businesses in parts of Albay's third district are expected to experience fewer power outages and benefit from the upgrading of the Albay Electric Cooperative Inc. (ALECO) substation in this city. The upgraded facility in Barangay Dunao was unveiled on Wednesday, with a doubled installed capacity of 40 megavolt-amperes (MVA) from
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:35:24
Mansalay town now fossil fuel-free, pushes shift to renewable power
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Green energy advocates have welcomed Mansalay town's declaration as a fossil fuel-free and renewable energy municipality, calling it a significant step toward reducing Mindoro's dependence on oil-based power and expanding access to clean energy. Through Resolution No. 429-2026, the Mansalay municipal government committed to integrate renewable energy into its local
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:35:51
Laguna de Bay water level drops to 11.84 meters amid El Niño
LUCENA CITY The water level of Laguna de Bay continued to decline, reaching 11.84 meters on Thursday (Nov. 5) under El Niño conditions, the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) reported. The lake's water level dropped from 11.87 meters which was recorded on Wednesday (Nov. 4). Based on its latest monitoring, the agency said the
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:37:53
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions on Friday (Nov. 6) due to high heat index
MANILA, Philippines — In-person classes were cancelled in Albay on Friday (Nov. 6) due to the expected extreme heat and scheduled power interruption. Bicol Region READ: Walang Pasok: High heat index prompts class suspensions on Nov. 3 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration earlier reported that the heat index in Coron, Palawan, Dumangas,
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:44:00
Bacoor City eyeing waste-to-energy technology amid garbage problem
LUCENA CITY – With more than half a million kilograms of waste generated daily, Bacoor City is eyeing waste-to-energy (WTE) technology as a potential long-term solution to its garbage management problem. Mayor Strike Revilla said in a Facebook post on Thursday that the city generates about 533,622.98 kilograms of waste every day. "In response to
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:01:23
Pet crematorium issue exposes gaps in animal welfare laws – analyst
MANILA, Philippines — Cases of animal neglect that have recently drawn public attention — from the abandonment of pet remains entrusted to crematoriums to recurring incidents of animal abuse — underscore the need to strengthen the country's animal welfare mechanisms. This was the assessment of Dr. Alicor Panao, an Inquirer data scientist and associate professor
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:16:28
NBI prepares 6 complaints against people behind dumping of pet remains
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Thursday it is preparing to file six complaints against individuals allegedly involved in dumping pet remains, which were supposedly intended for cremation, inside sacks and plastic bags at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. NBI Director Melvin Matibag made the statement after
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:18:00
3 arrested for transporting fish allegedly caught via explosives
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Three individuals were arrested for transporting fish allegedly caught using explosives after authorities intercepted a vehicle carrying 47 boxes of assorted fish at a checkpoint in Brooke's Point, Palawan, on Wednesday. The suspects were apprehended along the National Highway in Barangay Maasin by the Philippine National Police Maritime Group's 2nd
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:26:00
Bacoor City eyeing city-owned pet crematorium
LUCENA CITY — Bacoor City in Cavite is planning to put up a city-owned pet crematorium amid the controversy over a private facility that has been accused of mishandling the remains of animals entrusted to it. "Our goal is also to establish a city-owned pet crematorium to provide proper, reliable and affordable services for our
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:29:36
Robredo: No room for unauthorized budget insertions in Naga City
MANILA, Philippines — Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo said Thursday that there is no room for unauthorized budget insertions in the city's budget. In a media interview following the ceremonial turnover of Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program (DRRAP) funds to local government units (LGUs) at Malacañan Palace, Robredo discussed Naga City's budget preparation process. READ:
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:49
Marcos warns LGUs against corruption in P8.6-B disaster funds
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday warned local government units (LGUs) against corruption in the use of P8.6 billion in disaster funds, saying those who profit from the suffering of their fellow Filipinos would face legal consequences. Marcos issued the warning during the ceremonial turnover of Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:14:29
Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrol' after Beijing slams US arms deal
By Ben Blanchard and Ryan Woo TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out another combat patrol near the island, after Beijing threatened to take countermeasures in response to a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:22:09
Storm Trami lands in Vietnam posing flood risks, toll rises in Philippines
HANOI (Reuters) -Storm Trami hit central Vietnam on Sunday, threatening to trigger heavy rains and dangerous floods after leaving a path of destruction in the Philippines. The Southeast Asian country, with its extended coastline, is prone to storms and floods that often cause significant casualties and property damage. Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60 cm (23.6 inches) on Sunday and Monday, according to the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:27:23
Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexicos central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose. Zacatecas Governor David Monreal earlier on Saturday had initially reported a preliminary death toll of 24 people, but the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:38:34
Bolivia's Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the government of his former ally, President Luis Arce. Morales posted a video on Facebook taken inside a moving car, showing him sitting in the front passenger seat and at least two bullet holes in the windshield. The driver appeared to have
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:47:48
Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports
Oct 27 (Reuters) Alphabets Google is developing artificial intelligence technology that takes over a web browser to complete tasks such as research and shopping, The Information reported on Saturday. Google is set to demonstrate the product code-named Project Jarvis as soon as December with the release of its next flagship Gemini large language model, the report added, citing people with direct knowledge of the product. Microsoft backed OpenAI also wants its models to conduct research
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:45:49
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 214
By Susana Vera and Guillermo Martinez VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) -The deadliest flash floods in Spains modern history have killed at least 214 people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. In a televised statement, Sanchez said the government was sending 5,000 more army troops to help with the searches and clean-up in addition to 2,500 soldiers already deployed.
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:07:17
Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears
TAIPEI (Reuters) Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the islands south on the way to exercises in the Pacific, a second day in a row it has reported such activities. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory despite the strong objections of the government in Taipei, regularly sends its military in the skies and waters near the island
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:18:48
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Argentina's Mendoza region, EMSC says
(Reuters) An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Mendoza region of Argentina, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Sunday. The quake was at a depth of 120 km (75 miles) EMSC said. 🔔#Earthquake (#sismo) M5.6 occurred 103 km NW of La Humada (#Argentina) 3 min ago (local time 01:04:03). More info at: 📱https://t.co/QMSpuj6Z2H 🌐https://t.co/cm5AxSLCss 🖥https://t.co/M5WZ9H8llg pic.twitter.com/0bOyhNvfx1 — EMSC (@LastQuake) November 3, 2024 (Reporting by Devika Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by William
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