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@philstar Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:00:00
â Philippines bond yields to ease as BSP nears rate peakâ
Government bond yields could decline over the next six to 12 months as inflation peaks and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinasapproaches the end of its monetary tightening cycle, according to Manulife Investments Philippines.
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@philstar Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:00:00
SM Prime profit slips as real estate sales slump
SM Prime Holdings Inc. of the Sy family plans to remain deliberate in its capital spending next year, as weaker real estate sales amid higher borrowing costs, elevated inflation and cautious consumer spending weighed on its earnings in the first nine months.
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@philstar Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Puerto Princesa showcases strategic investment prospects
The city government of Puerto Princesa presented investment opportunities in tourism, infrastructure, fisheries, real estate and commercial development at the 2026 Puerto Princesa City Investment Forum held recently at Conrad Manila.
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:04:33
4 DPWH engineers sacked over corruption, bogus project certifications
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointedPublic Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez has relieved four district engineers over corruption allegations and irregularities involving infrastructure projects proposed for the 2027 national budget. Three were removed from their posts following "reports of allegations of corruption" committed by district engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH): Hermon Ines
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:13:00
Village councilor, pastor found dead in Cagayan
TUGUEGARAO CITY The bullet-riddled remains of a village councilor and a church pastor were found dumped at a mountainous section of Barangay Capissayan Norte in Gattaran, Cagayan last weekend. Responders recovered the bodies of Johnny Agarpao, a 52-year-old San Miguel village councilor and 30-year-old pastor Jeferson De Leon of Baggao town. A farmer, who
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:15:22
4,000 multipurpose buildings cover just 10% of barangays – solons
MANILA, Philippines — The roughly 4,000 multipurpose buildings proposed under the 2027 national budget represent only 10 percent of the country's more than 42,000 barangays, House lawmakers said on Monday as they defended funding for community facilities. Bataan 2nd District Rep. Albert Garcia, senior vice chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, said the number highlighted
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:20:29
Marcos, Angara start distributing laptops to teachers in Dagupan
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara, joined by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, started the nationwide distribution of over 231,000 laptops for public school teachers on Monday, beginning with an initial distribution of 209 Apple MacBook Neo units to 10 public schools in Dagupan City. Held at the Dagupan City
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:24:00
MMDA announces Nov. 15-18 road closures, rerouting for Asean Summit
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday, announced road closures and several traffic schemes from Nov. 15 to 18 as the country hosts the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) Summit and Related Summits. The MMDA advised that roads surrounding the Philippine International Convention Center and Cultural Center of the
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:37:00
Police probing into 2 shooting incidents in Bukidnon capital
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Police are probing two separate shooting incidents that rocked this city on Sunday evening, leaving one dead and another wounded. The first victim was a 56-year-old businessman, a resident of Purok 3, Kurbada, Barangay Tongantongan, Valencia City, who was found dead in a pool of blood inside his room by responding
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:39:00
AdU legal aid office hails acquittal of 2 clients arrested over protests
MANILA, Philippines — The Legal Aid Office of the Adamson University College of Law on Monday welcomed the acquittal of two of its clients who were arrested on Sept. 21 last year, in connection with the Baha Sa Luneta protest. Lawyer Kathy Panguban, director of the Legal Aid Office, said the acquittal was the result
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:45:00
De Lima hoping Robredo reconsiders decision to ditch bid for nat'l post
MANILA, Philippines – Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday said the Liberal Party (LP) sis till hoping thaf Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo will reconsider her decision to no longer pursue national office in the 2028 elections. De Lima praised Robredo's commitment to leading the city that her late husband had led
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:59:10
Caloocan lotto outlet teller, operator sued for illegal numbers racket
CALOOCAN CITY, Philippines — Public prosecutors indicted the teller and the registered operator of an authorized lotto outlet in Caloocan before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Caloocan on Monday, Nov. 9. The case stemmed from the teller's arrest last week for using a legitimate government franchise to run an underground numbers game. The Caloocan
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:02:00
Asking witness about China trips improper, unfair, says VP spox
Atty. Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. (Screengrab from video of the Office of the Vice President) MANILA, Philippines — Questioning defense witness Jamie Adalin on his trips to China was improper and unfair, Vice President Sara Duterte's spokesperson, lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr., said on Monday. Adalin, the City Assessor of Davao City, testified as the
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:07:59
Manila Water readies 33 reservoirs for prolonged El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water has inspected and prepared its 33 reservoirs across the East Zone as part of ongoing measures to help maintain reliable water service amid the very strong El Niño, which is expected to bring prolonged dry conditions through the first half of 2027. With a combined storage capacity of 557 million liters,
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