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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:11:00
Heat index hits 42°C in Coron, Palawan and Borongan, Eastern Samar
MANILA, Philippines The heat index peaked at a dangerous 42°C in Palawan and Eastern Samar on Monday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa reported that heat indices were recorded in its stations located in Coron, Palawan and Borongan, Eastern Samar. Pagasa had explained that a heat index of
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:22:00
Caraga poverty rate drops to 7.8% in 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Poverty incidence among families in Caraga (Region 13) dropped to 7.8 percent in 2025, according to preliminary results of the 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) released on Monday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The official report, issued by the PSA Regional Statistical Services Office-13 (Caraga), showed
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:46:00
Pagadian City hosts 2026 MindaCon, more tech investments seen
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur The National ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital transformation in the countryside. During Monday's opening of 11th Mindanao ICT Conference (MindaCon) 2026 from Nov. 9 to 11, NICP president Jessraf Palmares lauded the city governments thrust toward digital
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:00:00
Doubled night shift differential for private sector workers pushed
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to double the minimum night shift differential for private-sector workers from the current 10 percent to 20 percent of their regular hourly wage has been filed by Sen. Loren Legarda. According to Legarda, the proposed increase would help recognize the sacrifices and health risks faced by workers whose schedules
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:09:00
Pope names Mati bishop as new head of Davao archdiocese
MANILA, Philippines — Mati Bishop Abel Apigo was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new archbishop of Davao, succeeding Archbishop Romulo Valles, who already reached the mandatory retirement age for bishops, according to CBCP News. Apigo was appointed as the second bishop of Mati by Pope Francis in 2018. He completed his philosophical and
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:23:00
Closed fishing season may trigger price hike, supply issues – Pamalakaya
MANILA, Philippines—The upcoming closed fishing season in major fishing grounds across the country could trigger an artificial shortage of fish and drive up market prices, the fishers group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) warned. In a statement, Pamalakaya said the annual three-month fishing ban, scheduled across several fishing grounds between November and
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:29:28
Luistro presses Mans Carpio to testify on assets shared with VP
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution is wondering who will explain the financial records and disputed assets of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases "Mans" Carpio, considering that the latter is not in the initial witness list of the defense. Rep. Gerville Luisto, the lead prosecutor, pointed this out on Sunday in
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:30:00
Baguio City Mayor Magalong urges responsible use of AI in schools
BAGUIO CITY—Mayor Benjamin Magalong has urged education leaders to promote the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, emphasizing that the technology should support learning rather than make students dependent on it. In a statement Sunday, Nov. 8, Magalong stressed the need for proper and controlled use of AI in education during
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:42:00
Butuan drug suspect busted, over P700,000 shabu seized
A 30-year-old suspect, alias "Cyclone," was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Ong Yiu, Butuan City on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.(Photo courtesy of Police Regional Office 13) SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur Anti-narcotics operatives seized over P700,000 worth of suspected shabu from an alleged street-level drug pusher arrested in an entrapment operation
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:59:25
Dy: House will soon launch transparency platform on its website
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will soon launch a transparency platform on its website that will allow Filipinos to scrutinize government-funded projects, including their locations, funding allocations, and implementation status, Speaker Faustino "Bojie" G. Dy III announced on Monday. The project is part of continuing reforms to strengthen transparency and accountability in public
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:59:33
Lotto draw results on Monday, November 9
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot on Monday, November 9, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Grand Lotto 6/55 draw result: 53-44-36-18-20-28. Jackpot prize: ₱349.05 million Mega Lotto 6/45 draw result: 29-27-12-11-43-05. Jackpot prize: ₱15 million. Minor games The PCSO also reported the following results
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:33:07
Ilocos Sur town sets P180 minimum farmgate price for live hogs
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The municipal government of Santa in this province has set a minimum farmgate price of P180 per kilogram for live hogs, aiming to protect local raisers while promoting fair pricing for meat vendors and consumers. Santa Mayor Jeremy Jesus "JJ" Bueno III issued Executive Order No. 178, Series of
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:42:58
Baguio council seeks specific indigenous identities in health records
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city council urged the City Health Services Office (CHSO) to replace the general term "Igorot" with specific ethnolinguistic classifications in its official forms and patient records to ensure more accurate representation of indigenous peoples in the Cordillera. According to the council, the request was made through Resolution No. 834-2026, which
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:51:59
Defense confident next witnesses will show up – Poa
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is confident that its next witnesses will appear before the Senate impeachment court, amid the withdrawal and request to be excused Monday of the two individuals initially lined up to testify. Defense counsel and spokesperson Michael Poa said this on Monday, adding that the
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:00:49
Candon City sets aside P124M for tobacco farmers
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The city government of Candon has allocated P124 million for agricultural assistance to tobacco farmers, including the provision of farm inputs, fuel support and improvements to tobacco-curing facilities. The assistance was distributed during the Candon City Tobacco Enhancement Program held on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Candon City Sports
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:31:45
What's the status of your agency's 2024 PBB processing?
MANILA, Philippines — Only two out of 315 government agencies have received their 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) funding, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Based on its online tracker released on Nov. 6, the DBM has released the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) on Oct. 29 for Central Luzon State University amounting
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:00:15
Hold protests after Asean Summit, security official tells groups
MANILA, Philippines — A security official overseeing preparations for the country's hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit has appealed to groups planning protests to hold their protests after the regional gathering as a way for Filipinos to show respect to visiting foreign leaders. Retired Major Gen. Potenciano Camba, deputy director
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:24:53
Bataan drug buy-bust operation uncovers alleged drug den; 7 arrested
MARIVELES, BATAAN, Philippines — A police buy-bust operation that was supposed to target a suspected drug peddler led to the discovery of an alleged drug den inside a residential house along De Guzman Boulevard in Barangay Poblacion on Monday afternoon, Nov. 9. Seven people, whose ages ranged from their mid-20s to 30s, were arrested, according
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:31:02
Legazpi City declared insurgency-free
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The Philippine Army has declared Legazpi City under Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) status after recording no armed encounters or insurgent activities in the city over the past 12 months. The declaration was made on Monday, Nov. 9 during a ceremony at the Legazpi City Convention Expo Hall A,
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:30:00
Accountability, aid for Leyte fishers urged after submarine cable oil leak
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The Green Party of the Philippines Leyte chapter urged the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to address the effects of the mineral oil leak off Tabango town, Leyte, and provide compensation to affected fishing communities. The group said NGCP should take responsibility for the environmental damage and possible
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