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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:20:40
Marinduque governor urged to fast-track $100M Marcopper settlement
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — An environmental group has urged Marinduque Gov. Melecio Go to help facilitate the implementation of a $100-million (about P6.4 billion) settlement for the rehabilitation of areas affected by the 1996 Marcopper mining disaster. The Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns (MACEC) on Nov. 9 urged Go to convene the Provincial Rehabilitation
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:29:19
Amihan, easterlies to bring rains across parts of PH on Nov. 10
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, or the amihan, and the easterlies are forecast to affect the country on Tuesday, Nov. 10, as Typhoon Cempaka moves farther away from the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the state weather bureau. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:02:05
OIL PRICE WATCH as of Nov. 10, 2026
MANILA, Philippines —Motorists are set to get some relief as gasoline prices plunge by P16.80 per liter Tuesday, Nov. 10, marking the first double-digit rollback since the Middle East conflict began in February. Diesel prices will also drop by P4.10 per liter, while kerosene will go down by P3.70 per liter. Based on the Department
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:12:32
Cordillera farmers protest high costs, low prices, farm imports
BAGUIO CITY — Vegetable farmers and gardeners from the Cordillera brought their concerns over rising production costs, low farmgate prices and agricultural imports to national government agencies during a two-day mobilization in Metro Manila that began on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Organized by the activist Kanatengan Network, the delegation is scheduled to submit petitions and seek
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:12:46
WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 10, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — On Day 41 of Vice President Sara Dutertes impeachment trial, the defense team is set to present its second witness, the city assessor of the Island Garden City of Samal. Samal City Assessor Engr. John Kenneth Enumerables is expected to testify on the property linked to Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:55:30
Iligan college apologizes over alleged hijab ban on Muslim students
ILIGAN CITY — The Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) has apologized amid backlash over allegations that Muslim nursing students were required to remove their hijabs during their capping ceremony and clinical duties. "It has never been the institutions intention to cause hurt or make any member of its academic community feel excluded," the college said
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:08:54
New cold storage facility helps Tarlac onion farmers protect harvest
SAN MANUEL, Tarlac — Tarlac has inaugurated a 10,000-bag onion cold storage facility in San Manuel to help farmers reduce postharvest losses and increase their income. The Metrobank Foundation (MBFI), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and the local government of San Manuel, spearheaded the project. Tarlac ranks sixth among the countrys top onion-producing
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:25:44
NEA to impose sanctions on electric cooperatives resisting solar push
MANILA, Philippines — The National Electrification Administration (NEA) will impose sanctions on electric cooperatives that resist the agency's push to install solar home systems, its representative said Tuesday. During a hearing of the Senate committee on urban planning, housing, and resettlement, Sen. Francis Escudero said he was aware of electric cooperatives resisting the installation of
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:37:30
Valencia City allots P140M as it gears up vs. El Niño
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon—The local government here has mobilized aggressive El Niño mitigation measures, shifting from broad blanket orders to data-driven, granular interventions and allotting a P140-million fund as state weather forecasters warn of a severe dry spell extending through mid-2027. The city has earmarked a flexible P140 million disaster management fund for next year, prioritizing
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:41:09
Lacson: Witnesses may face contempt over impeachment trial 'mockery'
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday reminded witnesses that the Senate Impeachment Court has the power to cite them for contempt if they make a "mockery" of its proceedings. This comes a day after the testimony of the first defense witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Davao City Assessor
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:51:46
Escudero still hopes impeachment trial will end before Christmas, New Year
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Sen. Chiz Escudero on Tuesday expressed hope that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will conclude before Christmas or New Year. "If I were to be asked, of course, in a perfect world, I hope the impeachment trial, whichever side wins or loses, will be
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:55:13
Cops arrest alleged NPA medic in Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – Police arrested a 23-year-old woman listed as Eastern Samar province's No. 1 most wanted person and an alleged member of the communist New People's Army (NPA) during a joint law enforcement operation in Dolores town on Monday. The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) identified the arrested suspect as alias "Marie," who is
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:26:41
Davao assessor yet to submit list of Duterte-Carpio properties – court
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero said on Tuesday that a defense witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial had yet to submit documents requested by the senator-judges. The witness, Davao City Assessor Engr. Jaime Adalin, was asked to provide a list of properties owned by Duterte and her spouse,
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:30:18
WATCH: Escudero warns witnesses vs contempt, perjury
MANILA, Philippines — Presiding officer Francis Escudero warns witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte that they could face contempt charges and perjury if they are found to have lied before the impeachment court./dp READ: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Dutrte impeachment trial | Nov. 10, 2026
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:32:27
Marcos calls for competence, accountability among military leaders
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged military leaders to be "competent, fair and mindful" as they continue to respond to the needs of Filipinos and defend the country's sovereign rights. He made the call as he administered the oath of office to Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, chief of staff of the Armed Forces
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:48:50
Batangas City grants tax breaks to EV charging station operators
LUCENA CITY – The Batangas City Council has exempted all establishments that construct and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations from paying real property taxes (RPT) and local business taxes, according to a new ordinance that it has just passed. The ordinance, titled the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Real Property Tax and Local Business Tax
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:12:15
Bataan robbery-homicide suspect nabbed in Pampanga
MABALACAT CITY Policemen in Lubao, Pampanga, arrested on Monday a woman who allegedly robbed and stabbed a 62-year-old market vendor in Dinalupihan, Bataan on November 6. Police arrested the 41-year-old suspect at Barangay San Pablo II, where she resides, the Central Luzon police said in a statement. The suspect was arrested at around 10:20
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:34:55
BARMM employees eager for year-end bonus under regular parliament
COTABATO CITY – About 40,000 employees of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are eagerly awaiting the release of their year-end bonus, one months basic pay plus a P5,000 cash gift, their first under the first elected regular parliament. Minister Ubaida Pacasem of the Ministry of Finance and the Budget and Management (MFBM-BARMM)
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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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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:22:09
Storm Trami lands in Vietnam posing flood risks, toll rises in Philippines
HANOI (Reuters) -Storm Trami hit central Vietnam on Sunday, threatening to trigger heavy rains and dangerous floods after leaving a path of destruction in the Philippines. The Southeast Asian country, with its extended coastline, is prone to storms and floods that often cause significant casualties and property damage. Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60 cm (23.6 inches) on Sunday and Monday, according to the
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