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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:55:57
8-hour power interruption set in parts of Ilocos Sur on Nov. 12
SAN ILDEFONSO,, Ilocos Sur — Several areas in Vigan City and in five nearby municipalities of Ilocos Sur will experience a power interruption on Nov. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to upgrading, maintenance and clearing of electrical lines, according to the Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative Inc. (ISECO). In Vigan City, the affected
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:57:57
OSG urges SC: Define which flagged projects could continue
MANILA, Philippines Government lawyers have asked the Supreme Court to clarify which projects in the unprogrammed appropriations under the 2024 and 2025 national budgets may continue despite the Court declaring such funding unconstitutional. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) filed an 85-page motion for clarification and partial reconsideration on Nov. 4 to the
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:10:20
Rescue group slams UPLB memo on stray animals
MANILA, Philippines — An animal rescue group called for "systemic change" as it expressed concern over a directive issued by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) prohibiting security guards from feeding or sheltering stray animals. "Stray animals will not simply disappear because we stop feeding them or drive them away," the Philippine Animal
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:10:41
La Union prepares for worst of El Niño
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — The La Union provincial government is distributing drought-resilient crop seeds and farm inputs, installing solar-powered irrigation systems, rehabilitating water impounding structures and expanding rainwater harvesting facilities as it prepares for the anticipated effects of a Super El Niño. These interventions aim to sustain agricultural production, protect farmers livelihoods and
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:11:15
Palace tells Filipinos to upskill as 'AI era' sets in
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday urged Filipino workers to acquire artificial intelligence (AI)-related skills to keep pace withchanging labor market demandsas the country navigates the "AI era." Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said that while AI may lead to job losses in some sectors, it could also create new employment opportunities, including higher-paying jobs.
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:16:23
Verbal spat to 'power hug': Castro, Magalong strike a friendlier note
MANILA, Philippines — From verbal exchanges to a "power hug," Palace press officer Claire Castro and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong appear to have put their past differences behind them. At a briefing on Friday, Castro said she interacted with Magalong during the ceremonial turnover of Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program (DRRAP) funds to local
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:28:32
DepEd saves ₱1.4B in landmark procurement of laptops via open bidding
MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Education (DepEd) saved at least P1.4 billion in procuring more than 231,000 laptops for public school teachers through an open and competitive bidding instead of through a negotiated procurement, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said in a statement on Friday. The procurement covers 169,008 Mac-based and 62,717 Windows-based laptops for teachers. The
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:02:00
Kapunan: VP Duterte will be worst witness in her impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — While she hopes that Vice President Sara Duterte will still show up for her impeachment trial, counsel for the prosecution Lorna Kapunan does not expect this to happen since the country's second-highest official will be the worst witness in her own case. Kapunan, in a press briefing on Friday at the Batasang
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:08:44
3 areas under dangerous level heat index on Saturday — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Three areas are forecast to continue to experience dangerous levels of heat on Saturday, Nov. 7, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. heat index forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that the heat index in San Jose in Occidental Mindoro and La Granda, La
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:12:52
INQToday: Palace wants probe into Romualdez's 24/7 QC jail aide
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday's top stories on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Palace wants probe into Romualdezs 24/7 QC jail aide Malacañang called for a deeper investigation on Friday into why former Speaker Martin Romualdez was allowed to have a personal staff member to assist him inside the city jail.
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:14:53
Ridon happy with Senate order: Most of our evidence admitted
MANILA, Philippines— Despite the Senate Impeachment Court not admitting some audit reports as evidence for the unexplained wealth charge against Vice President Sara Duterte, public prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon considers it as a win since most of their presentations were considered. In a video statement on Friday, Ridon thanked the Senate
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:30:00
Pagasa: Amihan, easterlies to bring rains in PH Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon and the easterlies will continue to bring isolated rains over parts of the country on Saturday, Nov. 7, the state weather said. In its 4 p.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that the northeast monsoon, or amihan, will bring cloudy skies with
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:49:32
Remulla to BJMP: Report on Romualdez's personal aide within 48 hours
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday directed the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to submit a comprehensive report regarding the authorization of former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez's personal helper within 48 hours. His directive follows BJMP's admission before the Sandiganbayan Third Division that it allowed Romualdez's staff to attend
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:02:05
Estate Water desalination to boost supply in vulnerable areas
MANILA, Philippines — Estate Water, a Non-East Zone operating unit of Manila Water, is expanding its portfolio of innovative water solutions through the investment and operation of a seawater desalination facility at Ayala Land's Lio Tourism Estate in Palawan. The initiative reinforces its capability to deliver a reliable and sustainable water supply even in areas with
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:04:36
Marcos, MILF to sign exit agreement before 2028
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) committed to signing exit agreement before 2028, marking the completion of the Bangsamoro peace process, Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Friday. The commitment was discussed during Marcos' meeting with MILF Chairman Ahod "Al Haj Murad" Ebrahim in Malacañang on Thursday.
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:30:00
Impeachment court insists docs not in complaints vs VP can be subpoenaed
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court has shot down the recurring claim made by Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team about the prosecution using evidence not part of the original complaints against her, saying that documents can be the subject of subpoenas. In its order dated November 5 and released to the media on
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:59:57
Bulacan couple, helper charged over dumped pets in cremation scandal
CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan — A couple operating a pet crematorium and their worker have been charged before the City of San Jose del Monte Prosecutor's Office over the dumping of 25 dead pets in the city last week. The three suspects were identified following an investigation by the San Jose del
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:08:23
Legarda: Cheap water for poor, regulated business use for El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — To offset the effects of El Niño, the government should ensure more affordable water rates for low-income families and stronger measures to curb excessive commercial water consumption, Sen. Loren Legarda urged in a statement issued on Friday. She stressed that this is the second priority under a 10-Point Policy Action Plan that
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:18:25
Group urges passage of bill institutionalizing standard nutrition care
MANILA, Philippines — The nutrition and dietetics (ND) regulatory board and several other health organizations called on Congress to push for institutionalized nutrition care in public and private hospitals nationwide. The group emphasized the need for a standardized Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in hospital management in hospitals across the country through the passage of House
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