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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:32:22
Power fluctuations in Ilocos Norte traced to NGCP's low voltage supply
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative Inc. (INEC) has traced reports of fluctuating electricity supply in the province to low voltage delivery from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In an advisory Friday (Nov. 6), INEC stated that its investigation of power lines and electrical systems found the fluctuations
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:39:30
Police, DepEd ink school safety pact in Zamboanga Sibugay province
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — In a pioneering move to safeguard schools against rising safety threats and digital risks, the Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office (ZSBPPO) and the Department of Education (DepEd) Zamboanga Sibugay Division signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Thursday afternoon, Nov. 5, launching Project AKLAT. Short for Project Alalay ang Kapulisan para sa
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:42:35
Baguio creates task force to monitor sale of imported agricultural crops
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong created a city task force to monitor the sale of imported agricultural crops in Baguio and ensure compliance with national importation, sanitary and phytosanitary regulations. In a statement on Friday, Nov. 6, the Baguio Public Information Office said Magalong issued Executive Order No. 177, series of 2026, on Wednesday,
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:46:28
Romblon logs 793 dengue cases, 7 deaths in 10 months
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Health authorities in Romblon urged residents to strengthen preventive measures against infectious diseases after the province recorded 793 dengue cases, including seven deaths, from January to October 2026. Data from the Romblon Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU), covering morbidity weeks 1 to 44, showed that 786 dengue patients recovered
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:50:50
Baguio promotes recycled materials in Ibag-iw, Christmas festivities
BAGUIO CITY—The city government is incorporatig its circular economy program into major public celebrations, including the ongping Ibag-iw Creative Festival and Christmas events, to reduce waste and promote the reuse of materials. According to Mayor Benjamin Magalong, the initiative is part of the citys "Pansa-nopen Tayo" program, which promotes responsible resource use by treating discarded
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:55:40
Culiat Bridge II to open to buses starting Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that Culiat Bridge II along Congressional Avenue in Quezon City will be open to buses on Saturday, Nov. 7. Newly appointed Public Works and Highways Secretary Giovanni Lopez ordered the reopening of the bridge starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday. READ: Culiat Bridge
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:59:17
Baguio robbery cases jump 78.6% as index crimes slightly rise
BAGUIO CITY—The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) recorded a 2.1-percent increase in index crimes from January 1 to October 25, 2026, with robbery and motorcycle carnapping among the offenses that increased compared with the same period last year. In a report on Wednesday, Nov. 4, BCPO City Director Police Col. Nixon Laoyan said 243 index
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:21:15
Kapunan: Defense's 'I don't know' alibi makes VP Duterte look 'dumb'
MANILA, Philippines — Should the defense panel for the impeachment trial insist that Vice President Sara Duterte was unaware of the documents bearing her signature, it would only prove that the country's second-highest official is dumb, lawyer Lorna Kapunan said on Friday. Kapunan, one of the private lawyers assisting the prosecution panel, said at a
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:28:17
LTFRB approves permits for 20 buses to augment LRT-2 services
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved special permits for 20 buses to serve two routes between Antipolo City, Rizal, and Metro Manila as part of efforts to ease congestion among Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) commuters. The buses will serve the Antipolo-Legarda route in Manila and the
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@newsinfo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:40:17
Fire hits mall in Makati City Friday evening
MANILA, Philippines — A fire broke out at a commercial establishment inside the Makati Central Square along Chino Roces Avenue in Brgy. Pio del Pilar, Makati City, on Friday evening, Nov. 6. The blaze was first reported at around 6:06 p.m. READ: Fire breaks out in Makati City residential area According to the Bureau of
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@newsinfo Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:02:00
Ibagiw festival showcases Baguio's evolving creative scene
BAGUIO CITY—Artists and craftsmen in this city opened the 2026 annual Ibagiw Creative Festival on Friday to showcase Baguio's evolving art scene, on the run-up to its 10th anniversary in 2027 as the country's pioneer "Creative City." The city was declared a Creative City in 2017 for folk arts and crafts by the United Nations
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@newsinfo Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:04:00
New BARMM education chief vows improved learning outcomes
COTABATO CITY—The newly appointed education minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) vowed to improve learning outcomes in the region as part of its promise to effectively deliver the dividends of peace to the Bangsamoro people. Member of the Parliament Naguib Sinarimbo took his oath as head of the Ministry of Basic,
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@newsinfo Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:32:00
Impeach court: COA docs for Article 1 can't be used for 2
The Senate impeachment court has decided to reject the reuse of the evidence that was presented against Vice President Sara Duterte in the allegations against her that the House prosecution panel had dropped. According to a Nov. 5 order from the impeachment court made public on Friday, the impeachment court specifically excluded thousands of documents
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@newsinfo Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:34:00
Cheers, jeers greet Zalameda appointment as SC chief
Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda on Friday took his oath as the 28th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, with a promise to maintain judicial independence and integrity. In the oath administered by Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, Zalameda vowed to always be guided by the principle that "public office is a public trust." READ: Rodil
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@newsinfo Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:36:00
SC upholds law extending barangay, SK officials' terms
The Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of the law that amended the terms of office of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) officials and deferred the elections to another two years. Then Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda wrote the Oct. 14 decision, one of his last ponencias before taking over the Supreme Court as Chief Justice.
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@newsinfo Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:48:00
Palace wants probe on why Romualdez allowed aide
Malacañang on Friday called for a "deeper" investigation into why Martin Romualdez was allowed to have a personal aide assist him in the New Quezon City Jail—where the former Speaker and President Marcos' cousin is detained for plunder. Palace press officer Claire Castro said this special treatment, if proven, would constitute "extravagance." READ: Palace wants
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@newsinfo Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:50:00
Legarda seeks inquiry on dumping of pet remains
Sen. Loren Legarda on Friday filed Senate Resolution No. 759 calling for an investigation into the alleged dumping of remains of dogs and cats in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. "Our pets are cherished members of our families. READ: Legarda seeks probe into 'unconscionable' dumping of pet remains Entrusting their remains to a cremation service
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@newsinfo Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:28:28
Heatwave fuels 54% fire surge in Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — As a punishing weekend heatwave threatens to push this city's heat index into the "danger" zone. This condition comes as authorities are raising the alarm over a deadly 54-percent spike in fire emergencies across Northern Mindanao. State meteorologists project the "feels-like" temperature to hit a blistering 41 degrees Celsius this
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@newsinfo Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:35:24
Amihan, easterlies, shear line to bring rains across country
MANILA, Philippines — A shear line is forecast to affect the eastern section of southern Luzon, while the northeast monsoon (amihan) and the easterlies are expected to bring rains over parts of the country on Saturday, Nov. 7. In its 5 a.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that
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@newsinfo Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:35:52
Maguindanao del Sur village councilman survives ambush
COTABATO CITY — An unidentified gunman tried, but failed, to kill a village councilman in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur on Friday, Nov. 6, police said. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson of Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), identified the victim as Abdul Manab Guialodin, village councilor of Barangay Liong. Liong sustained several gunshot wounds from
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