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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:42:38
Legarda seeks probe into 'unconscionable' dumping of pet remains
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Loren Legarda has joined her colleagues in the Senate in pushing for a thorough and impartial investigation into the reported dumping of dog and cat remains in Bulacan, describing the incident as "deeply disturbing" and "unconscionable." "I strongly condemn the reported dumping of deceased dogs and cats in San Jose del
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:44:01
GenCorp's P520-M sales surge raises questions over VP Duterte ties
MANILA, Philippines — How can GenCorp Industries Inc., a company linked to Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, allegedly increase its annual sales from P28 million to more than P520 million in four years despite having only P1.25 million in paid-in capital? Former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, House prosecution adviser and spokesperson, posed this question during
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:06:39
League of Provinces reaffirms support for BARMM
KORONADAL CITY — The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP), headed by South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., reaffirmed its support for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Tamayo assured the LPP's support for the BARMM during his visit to Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Wednesday to personally congratulate him. Tamayo, who
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:08:55
House adds clause to correct budget bill's tech errors, wrong project details
MANILA, Philippines — Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia said on Thursday that the House of Representatives incorporated a provision into the P7.2-trillion budget bill authorizing corrections to clerical errors in blueprint details. Garcia, the senior vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, said a special provision was added into the budget of the Department of Public
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:15:12
BARMM's Macacua congratulates new SC Chief Justice Zalameda
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Sammy Gambar Macacua congratulated Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda on his appointment as the countrys 28th Chief Justice. In a statement issued by the Bangsamoro government on Thursday, Macacua extended his warmest congratulations to Zalameda on behalf of the regional government and the people of the Bangsamoro
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:36:26
Macacua names new BARMM Cabinet members
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Thursday afternoon named the Cabinet members of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The Cabinet included nine members of the Bangsamoro Parliament, along with officials who will head the regions ministries and key offices under BARMM's first elected government. READ: 50 applicants vie for
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:45:50
Pagasa: Amihan, easterlies to affect parts of PH on Friday
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon may continue to affect Northern Luzon, while the easterlies may prevail over the rest of the country on Friday, Nov. 6, the state weather bureau said. In its 4 p.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that the northeast monsoon, or amihan, may
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:54:40
Puno: Lawmakers back Senate move to scrap projects lacking documents
MANILA, Philippines – Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said Thursday that lawmakers support the Senate's push to strip projects lacking proper documentation from the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for next year. On Tuesday, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the Senate would remove about 295 infrastructure projects worth P8.8 billion from the budget bill, citing the lack
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:58:51
Inquirer Volunteers Batch '26 gets first taste of newsroom work
MANILA, Philippines — Aspiring young journalists received their first introduction to newsroom work as Inquirer.net welcomed a new batch of volunteers through an orientation program in Makati City on Friday, Oct. 30. Held at work.able, Robinsons Summit Center, the session covered the fundamentals of news gathering, reporting and storytelling, as well as the responsible use
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:16:57
7 missing crewmen found safe after Quezon boat mishap
LUCENA CITY – The seven crewmen reported missing after their cargo boat capsized off Jomalig town in Quezon early Wednesday (Nov. 4), were rescued at 1 p.m. on the same day, police said in an updated report. READ: 7 men missing after cargo boat capsizes off Jomalig, Quezon The men were located 10 hours after
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:23:00
Leadership dispute grips Univ. of Cagayan Valley
TUGUEGARAO CITY University of Cagayan Valley, Inc. (UCV), one of the Cagayan Valleys oldest educational institutions has been rocked by a leadership dispute among the stockholders. University officials, however, said they remain committed to institutional integrity, peace and stability within its academic community and will ensure continued delivery of quality education. UCV President Esther
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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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