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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:01:59
Valencia City joins nationwide magnitude 8.5 mega-quake drill
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon Ten-year-old Ray Mark woke up early with one thing in mind: survival. Located 15 kilometers from Valencia City's economic hub, the Tongan Tongan Elementary School student joined thousands of "terrified yet prepared citizens across the nation. They dove under desks for the life-saving duck, cover, and hold routine as the Fourth
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:16:00
Butuan readies Mt. Mayapay View Deck for sustainable, regulated tourism
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Butuan City is moving to balance tourism development and environmental protection as it prepares the popular Mayapay View Site / Mt. MayapayView Deck for broader public access and sustainable eco-tourism. The Butuan City Public Information Office (PIO) reported that a comprehensive evaluation is underway to upgrade safety protocols, establish
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:31:55
Luistro: No 'fishing expedition' in wealth case vs VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial did not go on a "fishing expedition" as its evidence came from her own records, along with those of her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, and their alleged companies. Rep. Gerville Luistro, the lead prosecutor, made this denial on Wednesday in an
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:34:12
PTFoMS backs decriminalizing libel
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) expressed support to the moves of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and other media groups to decriminalize libel. Undersecretary Jose Torres Jr., PTFOMS executive director, said it is still necessary to have a libel law for the protection of citizens.
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:52:00
Dangerous heat index expected in 3 areas on Friday – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A dangerous heat index is forecast on Friday in Coron, Palawan, as well as in Dipolog City and Butuan City. In its latest heat index forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Coron, Palawan may experience a heat index of 43 °C while Dipolog and Butuan may
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:09:25
Luistro praises ex-law dean's reason for declining to be VP witness
MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Gerville Luistro praised former law dean Ralph Sarmiento on Thursday for his reason for declining to be a defense witness in Vice President Sara Z. Dutertes impeachment trial. In an interview on ANC's "Headstart" with Karen Davila, Luistro, the lead House prosecutor, said she appreciated Sarmientos explanation that he would like to
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:25:57
Watchdog: Speaker Dy to convene House budget panel to discuss reforms
MANILA, Philippines House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III pledged to convene the House Appropriations Committee to discuss potential reforms aimed at boosting budgeting transparency, a watchdog representative said on Thursday. Speaking at a media briefing after a meeting with lawmakers, People's Budget Coalition co-convener Kenneth Abante said he met with Dy on Wednesday evening
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:56:12
INQToday: Rodil Zalameda is new SC chief justice
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday's top stories for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda is new SC chief justice President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has chosen Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda to serve as the next chief justice of the Supreme Court, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Lino
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:07:14
Michelin-starred Manila restaurant eyes Samar delicacies for 2027 menu
TACLOBAN CITY — From shrimp-filled lumpia and smoked fish to seaweed salad, traditional salt, heirloom coffee and native rice cakes, the culinary treasures of Samar Island may soon find their way onto the tables of one of the Philippines most acclaimed restaurants. Hapag MNL, a one-Michelin-star Filipino fine-dining restaurant in Makati City, has explored communities
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:22:03
6 hurt as fire destroys 21 houses in Tacloban village
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 21 houses, mostly made of light materials, burned in a fire that hit one of this citys villages on Thursday morning, Nov. 5. The fire that hit Batangas 42-A in Quarry district started at about 10:10 a.m. READ: Fire engulfs 25 houses in Tacloban village Based on the initial report from
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:38:02
Romualdez camp: False claim of jailbreak shows danger of unverified info
MANILA, Philippines — False claim by columnist Ramon Tulfo that Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez could get in and out of jail highlights the danger of publicizing unverified information, as the detained lawmaker's legal counsel noted that the damage had already been done before the remarks were retracted. In a statement on Thursday, Romualdez's lawyer, Ade
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:57:02
PCSO lotto results Nov. 5: No winners for ₱87.84-M jackpot
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the ₱87.84-million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot or the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, draws, according to results from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Super Lotto 6/49 draw produced the winning combination 10-46-40-39-04-16, with a jackpot prize of ₱87.84 million. No bettor matched
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:40:09
Comelec targets 3M additional voters for 2028 polls
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting an additional three million registered voters ahead of the May 2028 national and local elections as it prepares to open a nine-month voter registration period. Registration will run from Nov. 10, 2026, to July 30, 2027. However, registration in Naga City and Batanes will begin
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:42:07
Agusan del Sur logs 20 dengue deaths as infections keep rising
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Some 20 people have died from mosquito-borne dengue infection in Agusan del Sur province in the last 10 months, with the number of cases continuing to rise in the past five weeks. The last two deaths happened between Tuesday and Wednesday this week. From only 14 deaths as
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:14:40
Entire SK council in Sarangani resigns over canceled polls
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — An entire 10-member Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) council in Malungon, Sarangani province has resigned altogether—declining two more years in office as a result of the postponement of the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE)—saying they can't keep postponing their personal and career plans. Last September, President Marcos signed Republic Act No.
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:31:19
Manila Archbishop orders prayers for rain amid El Niño threat
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has ordered all parishes and communities in the Archdiocese of Manila to pray for rain amid the threat of a strong El Niño that could bring prolonged drought and water scarcity. In a circular released on Thursday, Advincula directed churches to include the Oratio Imperata ad Petendam
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@newsinfo Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:36:36
Balanga's mangroves natural shield vs floods, lifeline for fisherfolks
MANILA, Philippines — For years, coastal communities in Balanga City lived with a growing sense of uncertainty. Floodwaters regularly threatened homes and fishponds during high tide, especially when accompanied by strong winds and storms. At the same time, fish catches declined as mangrove forests that once protected the coastline were cut down and degraded, making
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:18:06
P900,000 in properties damaged, 2 killed in Iligan City fire
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has estimated that up to P900,000 in properties were damaged in a fire that gutted an eight-door apartment and an adjacent house in Barangay Pala-o here early Thursday, Nov. 5, killing two women. FO2RuelPairat, arson investigator of BFP-Iligan, said the estimate followed a post-blaze assessment they did
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:32:44
1 killed, another wounded as firecracker 'factory' in Iligan explodes
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — A 34-year-old man was killed while a woman was injured in an explosion allegedly involving chemicals used in firecracker manufacturing in Barangay Upper Tominobo here on Thursday afternoon, November 5, police said. In a spot report, the Iligan City Police Office (ICPO) said personnel of Police Station 2 responded to the
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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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